Fed holds main interest rate steady despite accelerating inflation

Two policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee dissented in favor of raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage point.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Oct. 28, 2026

Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2026

USTR weighs extending pause on China-linked vessel fees to January

The suspension is currently set to lift Nov. 9, but the agency said more time would allow the U.S. and China to further negotiations.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 26, 2026

Trump tweaks Canada tariffs, removing certain goods while adding others

Plywood and certain packaging materials are among the products that will no longer face the 50% tariff, effective Oct. 30. 

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 23, 2026

Trump eschews tariffs for trade talks on wind turbine imports

Following a Section 232 probe, the president tasked cabinet officials to engage in negotiations and report on their progress within 180 days.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 23, 2026

Trump’s 50% Canada tariffs challenged in court

A lawsuit filed Tuesday with the Court of International Trade alleges the president exceeded his power in using a 96-year-old statute to impose tariffs.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 20, 2026

FMC proposes fees on Spanish-flagged vessels, import restrictions

The Federal Maritime Commission wants to impose a $200,000 per-voyage fee on Spanish-flagged vessels and restrict certain goods from the country.

By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 16, 2026

CBP eyes earlier filing deadlines for low-cost imports, postal changes

The proposed adjustments could spur higher shipping costs and USPS capacity issues, but trade compliance would improve, the agency said.

By Max Garland • Oct. 14, 2026

Federal court clears way for class-action suit against IEEPA tariffs

By certifying a class of importers this week, the Court of International Trade seeks to ensure all businesses that paid the illegal levies receive reimbursements.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 9, 2026

CBP starts paying out IEEPA tariff refunds for finally liquidated entries

However, for now, the agency can only reimburse businesses that submitted a valid importer of record number by July 30.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 8, 2026

USTR initiates next stage of USMCA review

The agency is seeking public comment as part of the annual review process triggered by the U.S.’ decision not to extend the pact this summer.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 7, 2026

US-China trade board carves path for tariff relief on $60B of goods

The board has proposed lower tariffs on U.S.-bound household goods and toys, but the White House did not specify reduction amounts or an implementation date.

By Max Garland • Sept. 28, 2026

US, China to extend trade war truce by 2 months

The pact reached last year to lower tariffs and suspend other trade actions will stay in effect until Jan. 10, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News.

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 24, 2026

UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal

Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 21, 2026

CBP to expand IEEPA tariff processing in October

The agency plans to make certain finally liquidated entries eligible for reimbursements, starting Oct. 6.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 2026

Fed hikes main interest rate by quarter point, citing stubborn inflation

The monetary tightening provoked criticism from President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly called on the Fed to cut the main interest rate regardless of price pressures.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Sept. 16, 2026

CBP: Shippers could lose import privileges if customs info is wrong

The agency will void the right to bring merchandise into the U.S for shippers with inaccurate information on file, starting Sept. 18.

By Phil Neuffer • Sept. 11, 2026

No industry is spared from costly US tariff regime

The volume of companies’ duty payments to the federal government remains far above the pre-2025 norm, the JPMorganChase Institute found.

By David McCann • Sept. 10, 2026

Trump escalates Canada trade war with new tariffs, import bans

The U.S.’ latest measures came the same day Canada started charging retaliatory tariffs matching levies the Trump administration installed last month.

By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 9, 2026

CBP wants stakeholder input on supply chain visibility push

The use of traceability technology and potential export documentation collection are among the topics stakeholders can comment on.

By Max Garland • Sept. 8, 2026

Temu owner invests in local fulfillment in face of de minimis changes

With the European Union joining the U.S. in cracking down on low-cost imports, PDD Holdings is bolstering its supply chain infrastructure in affected markets.

By Max Garland • Sept. 3, 2026

How a New York City bill could shake up Amazon, FedEx delivery operations

Proponents say the Delivery Protection Act will hold Amazon to account, but a report warns the bill could up shipping costs and slow service in the city.

By Max Garland • Aug. 27, 2026

US, Canada trade war poses sourcing risks for agriculture, consumer goods

The tit-for-tat tariff fight could hike costs for goods from ski jackets to agriculture and forest products, industry groups warn.

By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 27, 2026

Packaging sector braces for US-Canada trade war impacts

Trade associations representing manufacturers of fiber, metal and glass packaging weighed in on expected effects — mainly higher costs — that could affect companies along both countries’ supply chains.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 27, 2026

Canada to install retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on US imports

The levies will go into effect Sept. 8 and match the rates of U.S. tariffs on goods such as steel, dairy products, appliances and agricultural equipment.

By Phil Neuffer • Updated Aug. 27, 2026