Trade

September 2025

A federal appeals court ruled Friday that many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on foreign goods were unlawful, undercutting one of the central tools of his trade policy. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a May decision finding that Trump overstepped his authorit...

August 2025

August 11, 2025

Trump to raise tariffs on India to 50% — New duties follow executive order targeting countries that buy Russian energy.

President Trump is pressing forward with a dramatic overhaul of global trade, imposing some of the highest tariffs in modern U.S. history while announcing a flurry of new deals. The measures, set to take effect Aug. 7, mark a decisive break from decades of lower‑tariff policies and are already res...

July 2025

July 14, 2025

Trump escalates global trade war — President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs of up to 35% on imports from the EU, Canada, Mexico, Japan, and others, citing stalled trade talks and prioritizing U.S. market protection.

June 2025

June 9, 2025

U.S. doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum imports — Trump raises duties to 50%, raising costs for manufacturers, builders, and consumers.

June 2, 2025

Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs — A lower court had ruled earlier in the week that the tariffs imposed under emergency powers were illegal, but the appellate court said the administration can continue enforcement while appeals proceed.

May 2025

The U.S. and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs in a move aimed at defusing a costly trade war that had brought cross-Pacific commerce to a near standstill. The White House cut tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30%, while China reduced its duties on U.S. goods from 125% to 10%....

April 2025

April 21, 2025

Boeing 737 MAX bound for China returns to U.S. amid escalating tariff war — The jet destined for China’s Xiamen Airlines was rerouted back to Seattle, signaling further disruptions to the global trading landscape.