All articles tagged with #trade policy
Originally Published 1 day ago — by CNN
The article discusses how President Trump's tariffs in 2025 have led to slower job growth and increased unemployment, despite only modest increases in consumer prices, due to business uncertainty and hesitancy to invest or hire, with potential changes depending on upcoming legal rulings.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by CNBC
The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed ruling on the legality of President Trump's broad tariffs, which could significantly influence trade policy and the economy. The decision will determine if the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are lawful and whether affected importers will be reimbursed. While the outcome remains uncertain, the administration has alternative methods to maintain tariffs, and a ruling against the tariffs could impact onshoring, fiscal conditions, and trade dynamics, though some analysts see room for nuanced decisions.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Pittsburgh's Public Source
A small business owner in Pittsburgh describes how recent tariffs, especially on fabric imports, have dramatically increased costs, created uncertainty, and threatened the viability of her shop, highlighting the broader impact of trade policies on small retailers and local communities.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Reuters
Mexico is set to implement new tariffs, up to 35%, on imports from Asian countries including China, starting Thursday, aiming to protect domestic industries and increase government revenue, while drawing opposition from China and some domestic sectors.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Mexico is set to implement new tariffs, up to 35%, on imports from Asian countries including China, to protect domestic jobs and boost local industries, while also increasing government revenue; the move aligns Mexico with US trade policies and may be influenced by upcoming USMCA reviews.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The White House (.gov)
The proclamation details the United States' ongoing trade agreements and tariff modifications with Israel, including extensions of duty-free access for agricultural products through 2026, updates to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and the legal authority for these actions under various trade laws and agreements, reflecting a continued effort to maintain mutually advantageous trade relations.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by The Guardian
Despite fears that Trump's tariffs would severely harm the US economy, their impact in 2025 has been limited due to delayed implementation, partial exemptions, pre-loading of imports by companies, and absorption of costs by importers, with significant effects expected to materialize in 2026.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Trade Compliance Resource Hub
The article details the implementation of various tariffs and trade measures by the U.S., including a 10% baseline reciprocal tariff effective April 5, 2025, potential increases to 15-20%, a 40% transshipment penalty, and threatened additional tariffs on digital services taxes and specific country imports like Russian and Venezuelan oil. Several countries have specific rates or exemptions, with ongoing investigations into digital taxes.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
China has revised its foreign trade law to better protect national sovereignty, security, and development interests, while also strengthening intellectual property rights and supply chain stability, with the new law effective from March 2026.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
The US will delay imposing tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, citing China's pursuit of industry dominance as unreasonable, amidst ongoing trade tensions and investigations into global chip imports.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by Financial Times
US Christmas tree growers have benefited from tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, which likely made imported trees more expensive and boosted domestic sales.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Axios
President Trump continues to promote the idea of paying a $2,000 dividend to Americans funded by tariffs, despite ongoing legal challenges and skepticism from the Supreme Court regarding the legality of the tariffs, which could impact the proposed dividend and the administration's trade policies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
The article discusses the potential impact if the Supreme Court invalidates President Trump's tariffs, highlighting that while his powers may be curtailed, he is likely to use other legal authorities to impose similar tariffs, maintaining a significant role in US trade policy.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A Supreme Court ruling against Trump's use of the IEEPA to impose tariffs is unlikely to end high tariffs, as the U.S. could use other legal tools like Section 232 and 301, but such shifts could cause economic uncertainty and require refunds to businesses that paid tariffs. Experts suggest tariffs will remain high regardless of the ruling, with potential legal and economic implications.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Fortune
President Trump warns that striking down his tariffs could leave the U.S. 'almost Third World' but has multiple alternative legal tools to impose tariffs, including longstanding statutes like Section 301, Section 232, and even the historically controversial Section 338, ensuring he retains significant influence over trade policy regardless of court rulings.