Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on Apple and Foreign-Made Smartphones
President Trump threatens a 25% tariff on Apple and all smartphones made abroad, rattling global supply chains and sparking debate on trade and consumer costs.
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Tariff Tensions Hit U.S. Retail Giants: Target, Walmart Feel the Pinch
Rising tariffs are squeezing major U.S. retailers. Target cuts its sales forecast, and Walmart warns of profit pressure and job cuts amid escalating trade costs.
Can Tariffs Revive the U.S. Manufacturing Workforce?
As U.S. tariffs aim to restore a golden age of domestic production, can the manufacturing sector fill half a million open roles? We explore skill gaps, tech trends and future workforce strategies.
China Imposes Up to 74.9% Duties on Polyformaldehyde Copolymer Imports
China will levy 3.873.9% anti-dumping duties on polyformaldehyde copolymer imports from the US, EU, Taiwan region and Japan for five years.
US Tariffs: Unpacking the Hidden Costs of Unilateral Protectionism
Unilateral US tariffs may protect domestic producers, but hidden costs—from higher import prices to supply chain strains—affect consumers and businesses.
Tariff Rollback Brings Holiday Relief for U.S. Toy Makers
U.S. toy makers welcome a 90-day rollback of tariffs on goods from the Chinese mainland, cutting duties from 145% to 30% and easing holiday inventory and price pressures.
California Moves to Block Trump’s Tariffs Amid $25B Impact and 64K Job Losses
California asks a federal court to block Trump’s tariffs, warning of a $25B hit and 64,000 job losses as the legal battle unfolds.
US, China Slash Tariffs by 115 Points in Diplomatic Breakthrough
US and China agree to cut tariffs by 115 points, reigniting markets and launching a 90-day trade dialogue.
U.S. Drops 91% Surcharge on Goods from the Chinese Mainland
U.S. terminates additional 91% tariffs on goods from the Chinese mainland as of May 14; China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will adjust tariff and non-tariff measures on U.S. imports.
Chinese mainland Slashes U.S. Tariffs to 10% Starting May 14
On May 14, the Chinese mainland cuts U.S. tariffs from 34% to 10% and pauses a 24% levy for 90 days, marking a shift in trade policy.