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    Hermès preps to raise US prices in response to tariffs

    The France-based luxury brand’s decision is meant to offset the impact of an additional 10% tariff on exports from the European Union to the U.S.  

    By Laurel Deppen • April 21, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Trump’s tariffs aim to reverse decades of manufacturing decline. Will they succeed?

    While major firms like TSMC and Nvidia have announced massive U.S. investment in recent weeks, experts are skeptical the policies will lead to a widespread revitalization of domestic manufacturing.

    By April 18, 2025
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    DHL suspends US-bound B2C shipments over $800

    The halt will begin Monday as the logistics provider navigates increased delays due to new customs regulations, per a customer notice.

    By April 18, 2025
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    US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

    Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

    By April 18, 2025
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    Trump administration ordered to resume IRA funding

    The decision, which stated federal agencies lacked authority to pause funding, follows the president’s executive order to freeze the money on his first day in office. 

    By April 17, 2025
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    Canada grants limited reprieve on auto tariffs

    The country will allow a certain amount of U.S.-assembled cars to be imported duty-free provided companies maintain domestic production and investment levels. 

    By April 17, 2025
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    Trump orders Section 232 probe of critical minerals

    Similar investigations into other industries have been a precursor to sector-specific tariffs from the U.S., which wants to boost its domestic rare earth supply.

    By April 16, 2025
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    US launches probe into semiconductor imports

    The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

    By April 14, 2025
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    US launches probe that could set stage for pharma tariffs

    The Commerce Department has begun a Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • April 14, 2025
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    Trump signs executive order to boost US’ role in ocean shipping

    A Maritime Action Plan will target port infrastructure, mariner workforce training and U.S. shipbuilding, per an executive order published Wednesday.

    By April 14, 2025
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    Trump excludes some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

    Smartphones and electronic integrated circuits, among other products, now qualify for the “semiconductor” exemption — though officials say sector-specific duties are still coming.

    By Updated April 14, 2025
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    Trump says ‘major’ tariffs coming on pharmaceuticals

    The president said the new duties would “come shortly” in a speech on Tuesday, potentially joining levies specific to other sectors such as cars and auto parts.

    By Kristin Jensen • April 10, 2025
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    Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further

    The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.

    By Updated April 11, 2025
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    China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase

    The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House raised its own rates further.

    By April 9, 2025
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    Trump threatens 50% tariff on China if retaliatory duties stay

    The president said China, which vowed to fight the action, has until Tuesday to back off from its plan for 34% tariffs on U.S. imports.

    By Updated April 8, 2025
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    What’s influencing Trump’s trade strategies?

    Findings from a trade review completed last week hint at the future direction of the president's policies.

    By April 7, 2025
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    5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order

    The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.

    By April 4, 2025
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    Canada to match US tariffs on car imports

    The 25% duty on non-USMCA compliant passenger vehicles and light cargo trucks went into effect April 9.

    By Updated April 9, 2025
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    Fashion industry wary of sweeping tariff changes

    The new policies are likely to raise prices and weaken consumer confidence, and are unlikely to bring U.S. manufacturing back, experts say.

    By Lara Ewen • April 4, 2025
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    China readies 34% tariff on US imports starting April 10

    The country's retaliation against President Donald Trump's trade policies builds upon previously announced duties.

    By April 4, 2025
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    Aluminum cans, beer imports subject to 25% tariffs

    The beer and can duties, which are separate from President Trump's baseline tariffs, are set to take effect Friday.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Updated April 4, 2025
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    Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties

    The president said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S. based on White House calculations.

    By April 2, 2025
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    AAFA reacts to cancellation of labor rights contracts

    The fashion trade organization “expressed alarm” over the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ grant programs.

    By Lara Ewen • March 31, 2025
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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

    The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.

    By , Updated April 17, 2025
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    US auto tariffs begin, part tariffs to start May 3

    A 25% import tax is being applied to foreign vehicles, though a federal register notice clarifies foreign parts will be taxed at a later date.

    By Updated April 3, 2025