U.S. Hikes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%, German Exporters Brace
U.S. import tariffs on steel and aluminum jump to 50%, leaving German exporters questioning U.S. capacity and bracing for higher costs.
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OECD Chief Economist: Soaring US Tariffs Shake Global Economy
OECD economist Alvaro S. Pereira warns that US tariffs have reached their highest levels since 1936, fueling uncertainty and eroding global consumer and business confidence.
U.S. Tariffs Threaten Energy Growth Amid Global Uncertainty
Wood Mackenzie warns U.S. tariffs could slow oil demand, spike energy costs and stall renewables, risking a 2.9% global GDP contraction by 2030.
US Tariffs Stoke Inflation Worries as Economy Slows
US tariffs heighten inflation concerns as the economy contracts for the first time in three years, raising questions about growth, Fed policy and consumer sentiment.
Decades-Strong Long Beach-Qingdao Partnership Navigates U.S. Tariffs
The Long Beach Qingdao Association taps decades of sister city ties to help local businesses steer through U.S. tariffs by leveraging personal relationships and shared expertise.
Madrid Machine Tool Maker Sees 35% Output Hit by U.S. Tariffs
Madrid’s Técnica del Decoletaje, with 60 years of history, faces 35% of its products hit by rising U.S. tariffs on EU goods.
Behind the U.S. 90-Day Tariff Pause: Pressure Tactics or Progress?
Explore why the 90-day U.S. tariff pause is more than a truce — it’s a high-stakes pressure play revealing global interdependence and economic leverage.
Boomerang Economics: US Tariffs Boomerang on Consumers
A global survey reveals over half of US firms plan to raise prices ahead of US reciprocal tariffs set to kick back in August, passing on costs to American consumers.
Trump Tariffs Cripple U.S. Ports as Cargo Plummets
Trump’s tariff hikes have hit U.S. ports hard, with container volumes dropping up to 30% and equipment costs soaring, sparking concerns from Los Angeles to Oakland.
China Remains Vital for Global Shipping Amid U.S. Tariffs
Hapag-Lloyd’s COO says the Chinese mainland remains vital for global container shipping, as carriers adapt to U.S. tariffs, digital innovation and sustainability goals.