Trade tensions reignite as China and US hostilities escalate | AP News
Months of relative calm in the long-simmering trade war between the U.S. and China may be coming to an end.| AP News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has secured agreements on reciprocal trade pacts with Malaysia and Cambodia and reached frameworks for such pacts with Thailand and Vietnam, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced over the weekend. These landmark deals will significantly expand opportunities for American agricultural exports—including U.S. poultry—by reducing tariffs and removing long-standing non-tariff barriers. […]| National Chicken Council
The US will never be safe from Chinese blackmail if we refuse to make anything that causes ecological harm. This is a long-term challenge no president can meet alone—Congress must act. The post A Difficult, Necessary Response to China: Curb the National Environmental Policy Act appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Months of relative calm in the long-simmering trade war between the U.S. and China may be coming to an end.| AP News
President Donald Trump is planning big tariffs on pharmaceuticals, kitchen counters, bathroom vanities, upholstered furniture and heavy trucks.| AP News
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is meeting in London to vote on imposing a first-ever global tax on shipping emissions.| Breitbart
Introduction On August 29, a federal appeals court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not provide the...| National Agricultural Law Center
18th Anniversary of CITU, California Trade Mission: Poland and Ukraine, World Bank raises China growth forecast to 4.8% despite U.S. trade tensions, China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of its economic warfare, Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Trade Negotiation Progress with Cambodia, USTR Modifies Certain Aspects of Section 301 Ships Action and Proposes Further Modifications to the Action, US makes peso purchase in controversial Argentina rescue plan, California partners wi...| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
Starting today, the United States is imposing new shipping fees that could increase the cost of Chinese goods and potentially reduce imports. The Trump administration states that for nearly three decades, China has targeted the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance and has employed increasingly aggressive and specific targets in pursuing dominance. The administration […]| Advocacy – California Chamber of Commerce
A little while back, John Lott had a very confused piece in the New York Post. In it, he made the following claim: Distortions increase as tax rates do. Before Trump’s policies, the average US tariff rate stood at just 2.5% — tiny compared to the 43.4% average top personal income tax rate (including federal and state ... No, You Can’t Just Compare Tariff Rates and Income-Tax Rates| Truth on the Market
Sustainable trade is possible if nations align their policies, empower disadvantaged communities, and share responsibility for meeting SDGs. The post Why Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Sustainable Development appeared first on Bluesky Thinking.| Bluesky Thinking
Master international supply chain management with proven strategies from South African export leaders. Practical frameworks for global success.| Zaro
Warehousing in Peak season 2025 is coming, prepared or not. The question isn't if volume will spike, orders will surge, and pressure will intensify—it will.| www.ilscompany.com
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently endorsed giving the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) much more power to regulate Big Tech, even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs “on countries whose taxes, legislation and regulations target US big tech companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple.” Trump’s declaration ... Beyond the Bark: Brazil’s Prudent Path in Digital Regulation The post Beyond the Bark: Brazil’s Prudent Path ...| Truth on the Market
The European Union is on a 20-year economic losing streak. A new research study shows that the EU’s economic slowdown relative to other areas of the developed world is due to bad government policies that can be cured. Reversal of these policies requires political will, as it would involve the shrinking of the size of ... Reversing the EU Economic Slowdown: Implications for the United States| Truth on the Market
Exporting coffee from Kenya is a rewarding business that connects the country’s rich farming traditions with rising global demand. To succeed, exporters must navigate legal requirements, quality standards, and logistics while maintaining strong relationships with buyers. Kenyan coffee is highly valued for its bright acidity, full body, and unique flavors, making it a favorite in specialty markets. By ensuring compliance, leveraging digital marketing, and prioritizing sustainability, exporte...| Farming in Kenya
NCC this week joined dozens of trade associations representing farmers, ranchers, fishermen, producers, agribusiness and rural America, in sending a letter expressing strong support of the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan by President Trump to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “Dr. Callahan brings a deep understanding of global agricultural trade […]| National Chicken Council
Commercial competition in outer space is expected to grow rapidly, with major economic benefits, including lowered costs, increased innovation, and the development of new industries. The proposed European Union Space Act, however, threatens to undermine beneficial competition by imposing new regulatory burdens on firms, especially U.S. satellite operators. In contrast, the Trump administration is acting ... US and EU Clash on Promoting Space Commerce and Innovation The post US and EU Clash on...| Truth on the Market
Mexican import taxes on more than 1,400 products from China and other Asian countries will be as high as 50%, as the country tries to shore up domestic production and pass on some of the Trump administration’s tariff pain.| AP News
The Trump administration announced a trade deal with the United Kingdom Thursday in grandiose terms, but with only limited details about what it achieves.| AP News
President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods.| AP News
President Donald Trump has removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%.| AP News
President Donald Trump is openly challenging U.S. allies by increasing tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25% as he vows to take back wealth he says was “stolen” by other countries.| AP News
Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive.| AP News
President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles.| AP News
Steel and aluminum are ubiquitous in Americans’ lives. A stainless steel refrigerator holds aluminum soda cans.| AP News
Inflation cooled for the third straight month in April even after some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs took effect, though economists and many business owners expect inflation will climb by this summer.| AP News
Accounting for environmental impacts in trade By Anne Owen, Lena Killian and Rutger Hoekstra When […]| ESCoE
Shipping to Mexico customs requirements and important measures you should take into account before hiring a freight forward company.| www.ilscompany.com
In an Aug. 15 announcement, the White House and U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) pledged to undertake “an effort to identify State laws that significantly and adversely impact the national economy or interstate economic activity and to solicit solutions to address such effects.” This project complements the White House’s earlier April 9 executive order directing the federal antitrust agencies ... New Regulatory Reform Initiative Could Bolster Trade Negotiations The post New Regulatory R...| Truth on the Market
The European Union has a well-established playbook for regulating industries dominated by U.S. firms: Identify a market where American companies are global leaders; Draft sweeping legislation grounded in vague principles like “fairness” or “sustainability”; and Create a regulatory structure that imposes disproportionate burdens on the largest and most successful (and usually foreign) companies. The EU’s ... The EU Proposes a DMA for Space The post The EU Proposes a DMA for Space...| Truth on the Market
Warren Buffet once said, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Well, the tide is going out in primary producer| Country Guide
Southeast Asia has more clarity on US tariffs and trade conditions, but China’s reaction looms on the horizon. The region’s position is particularly precarious because China wields substantia…| FULCRUM
Both the United States and China are pursuing national policies to promote the development of artificial intelligence (AI). In the United States, the White House’s recently announced AI Action Plan features a deregulatory approach to drive innovation and build an AI infrastructure that could be exported overseas. The Chinese government’s AI plan instead proposes a ... US-China AI Competition in the Spotlight The post US-China AI Competition in the Spotlight appeared first on Truth on the ...| Truth on the Market
Much has been said about the so-called “Brussels Effect”—that is, the European Union’s animating conceit that its mission is to make rules for the entire world. Without irony, the EU has embraced the meme that others innovate, while the EU regulates. Recent shifts in U.S. trade policy have introduced the threat of tariffs against jurisdictions ... The Washington Effect: Will the Brussels Bureaucracy Bend?| Truth on the Market
On August 6, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) (“Addressing Threats to the United States by the Government of the Russian Federation”)| Global Policy Watch
Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.| AP News
Details Change But Tariffs a Key Priority for Trump Administration, Further Modifying the Reciprocal Tariff Rates, Suspending Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries, Amendment to Duties to Address the Flow of Illicit Drugs Across Our Northern Border, Addressing Threats to The United States by the Government of Brazil, Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Takes Action to Address the Threat to National Security from Imports of Copper, On the Nomination PN22-13: William Kimmitt, of Vi...| Advocacy - California Chamber of Commerce
European leaders are gathering to discuss defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting.| CNBC
On July 27, the United States and the European Union announced a trade framework agreement, following a meeting between President Donald Trump and| Global Policy Watch
President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariff regime reverses a decades-long global trend of lower trade barriers that will likely raise prices for U.S. consumers and threatens to sharply slow the economy this year.| AP News
Cutting Through the Confusion about How Import Taxes Really Work Tariffs may seem like an issue for large companies or foreign governments, but they directly affect everyday prices and small […] The post Tariffs 101: How They Work for U.S. Small Businesses appeared first on AmPac Business Capital.| AmPac Business Capital
On July 11, 2025, the White House announced through a letter published on its social media channels that, starting August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a revised 30% tariff on goods from Mexico and the European Union. For additional information on the announcement, please refer to our blog post: US: President Trump Hits| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
“It doesn’t matter whether or not tariffs actually happen, the uncertainty remains,” says Tyler Fulton, president of the Canadian Cattle Association.| Country Guide
This ChinaPower feature weighs China's main energy security vulnerabilities and strengths.| ChinaPower Project
This week, President Trump tweeted that he “stand[s] with our farmers” and is “making good on [his] promise to defend our Farmers & Ranchers from unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations.” As with so much of what emanates from Trump’s mouth and Twitter account, the President’s latest claim is patently false. In July, President Trump […]| Property of the People
U.S. President Donald Trump hiked nearly all of his tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a punishing 50% on Wednesday in a move that’s set to hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely push up prices for consumers even further.| AP News
What do we need a T2L document for? Importer needs it to start the import procedure. Check when it's needed and what can replace it.| ShipHub
U.S. President Donald Trump said trade tariffs would be imposed on the European Union and U.K., but he signaled that a deal could be worked out with Britain.| CNBC
In record time, US President Trump has transformed a strong economy into one on the brink of recession and a booming stock market into a collapsing one. This week, we came perilously close to a full-scale financial crisis—one that may have been narrowly avoided when Trump partly conceded defeat. Yet the danger is far from over, and the damage will be long-lasting. How did we get here?| Rangvid’s Blog
Given the importance of exports to the California economy, there is understandable concern among California’s internationally focused companies specific to the Trump administration’s on-and-off tariffs and the potential economic blowback that retaliatory tariffs could have from some of our state’s existing trading partners if tariffs do, in the end, go through as originally planned.| CalChamber Alert
President Trump issued a memorandum directing the US Trade Representative (“USTR”) and Secretary of Commerce to investigate alleged harm from non-reciprocal trade measures by trade partners and to issue recommendations based on their investigation. The memorandum argues that a range of tariff and non-tariff measures maintained by various countries have contributed to unfair and unbalanced trade and harmed the United States.| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
US tariffs on imports of Chinese-origin products went into effect at 12.01am ET on February 4, 2025, with 10% duties being imposed on all imports of Chinese-origin goods. The executive order implementing the tariffs directs that in addition to imposing 10% tariffs on all goods of Chinese origin, low-value shipments of Chinese-origin goods are no| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
In a recent U-turn, President Donald Trump has announced a 30-day pause on tariffs for Canada and Mexico, which were imposed via executive orders signed on February 1, 2025. President Trump had justified the imposition of the tariffs by stating that Canada and Mexico had failed to stem illegal immigration into the US, as well| Import and Trade Remedies Blog
The ongoing debate about what this new year will bring expresses a generalised disquiet. Yes, […]| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
ANTWERP, Belgium (July 17, 2024) – Representatives from Ports of Indiana and Port of Antwerp-Bruges met in Antwerp today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance key economic and environmental port initiatives. The landmark agreement formalizes a plan […]| Ports of Indiana
British Tariff Protection after 1774: Competition, Innovation, & Misallocation, plus a note on Weaving This is an addendum to a post about the Calico Acts, which had prohibited within Britain t…| pseudoerasmus
