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EU halts US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland campaign
The bloc voted Wednesday to suspend its efforts to cement terms of the framework pact after Trump threatened to raise tariffs on six member countries.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2026 -
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Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland
The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1.
By Antone Gonsalves • Jan. 17, 2026 -
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Canada to reduce tariffs on China EVs
The lower levies are part of a broader trade pact that Canada says will drive investment in electric vehicle supply chains, protect jobs and bolster agricultural exports to China.
By Eric Walz • Jan. 16, 2026 -
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Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors
The levies, effective Jan. 15, do not cover products used for data centers and consumer applications, per a proclamation signed Wednesday.
By Antone Gonsalves , Phil Neuffer • Jan. 15, 2026 -
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Trump threatens 25% tariff on Iran’s trading partners
The president said the duty would go into effect immediately, although no official documentation has been released to define the scope of the levies.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Jan. 13, 2026 -
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5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026
Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture.
By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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White House delays furniture tariff increases for a year
The U.S. is pushing back duty increases due to "productive negotiations" with trading partners, keeping the current 25% rate in effect.
By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2026 -
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US plans fresh China semiconductor tariffs for 2027
The duty rate will be set at least 30 days before the implementation date and stack on top of existing levies, per a Federal Register filing.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 24, 2025 -
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US nabs $1B in duty revenue after de minimis phaseout
The exemption's end has also led to an 82% jump in seizures of low-cost goods considered unsafe or noncompliant, per Customs and Border Protection.
By Max Garland • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Year in picturesTariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains
Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.
By Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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USMCA review: 5 supply chain issues the US plans to address
The United States won’t “rubber stamp” an extension of the pact next summer and will instead look to fix a few structural issues, per U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Trade groups urge swift USMCA renewal with key sector revisions
Organizations representing auto parts makers to consumer brands are pushing for duty-free trade and stronger cross-border economic ties.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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US to impose 15% tariff on Nicaragua for human rights concerns
The Trump administration plans to phase in the levy over two years, starting on Jan. 1, 2027, citing findings from a Section 301 probe.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico goods
The U.S. president said he would install the levies due to Mexico’s non-compliance with a treaty governing water flow between the countries.
By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing
Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund
The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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US removes UK pharma tariffs
The proposed exemption, part of a framework deal between the two countries, also covers pharmaceutical ingredients and medical technology.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 1, 2025 -
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US exempts coffee, other agricultural products from Brazil tariffs
Imports from the country have faced a combined hefty burden since early August, including the Trump administration’s global reciprocal tariffs and a separate 40% levy.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 21, 2025 -
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FAA ends air traffic cuts as air cargo avoids meaningful impact
Flight operations have returned to normal after the agency terminated an order to reduce activity by up to 10% earlier this month.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 19, 2025 -
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Bipartisan bill would require employers to report AI-related layoffs
Over the past year, legislators of all political leanings have proposed ideas to mitigate the potential harms of AI to workers.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 18, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsUS lands framework trade deals with Switzerland, 5 other trading partners
If finalized, the pacts would cut tariffs on imports from Switzerland to 15% and offer exemptions for certain goods from Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala.
By Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 17, 2025 -
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US, South Korea formalize details of July trade pact
The U.S. will limit tariffs on imports from South Korea to 15%, including on cars and auto parts. The rates are retroactively effective as of Nov. 1.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Dec. 2, 2025 -
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FAA’s air traffic cuts aren’t hampering cargo flows — yet
The agency ordered a 10% reduction of flights at numerous airports due to a government shutdown. Here’s what shippers need to know.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated Nov. 10, 2025 -
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Supreme Court questions Trump’s tariff powers in landmark case
Several justices seemed skeptical of the Trump administration's claims of broad tariff authority under a 1977 emergency powers act.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 6, 2025 -
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UP-NS merger: Rigorous STB review a must, lawmakers say
Eighteen U.S. senators signed a letter to the agency warning the combination could weaken competition, raise rates and hurt the agricultural supply chain.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 5, 2025
