tariffs
Tariffs and Their Place in the American Economy
Tariffs are powerful economic tools that have been used throughout American history to drastically affect the…
Election or Not, Tariffs or Not, Apparel Prices Will Still Go Up
Regardless of how Tuesday's election and Trump's plan for China tariffs go, the damage has already been done…
American Businesses Paid 54 Percent More in Trump Administration Tariffs in September
The Trump administration's actions on trade have already proved substantially costly to American companies.
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Container Shipping Prices in Flux as Sector Deals With Rogue Waves
The container shipping industry is being hit on multiple fronts, and the impact is being felt on freight…
Next Trump Tariff Blow Could Be 10 Times Worse for U.S. Shoppers
The next round in the U.S.-China trade war could be the costliest one yet for American consumers.
China’s Factory Heartland Braces for Trump’s Big Tariff Hit
Exporters confident about iron grip on global supply chain; Manufacturers turn to other markets to offset…
Stormy Times For the Cotton Sector, With Prices in Flux
While two major hurricanes threatened the supply side of the U.S. cotton market, greater uncertainty is…
New China Tariffs Are Coming and So Are The Non-Tariff Barriers, Experts Say
President Trump's next promised tranche of tariffs on China, targeting all remaining imports from the…
US Denim Imports Rise as New Wave of Suppliers Gain Ground
Key denim sourcing hubs are developing in Southeast and Central Asia, Africa and the Western Hemisphere as…
Trump’s Trade War Told Through the Story of a Leather Belt
The trade war between the U.S. and China disrupts the vast web of suppliers, distributors, manufacturers and…
U.S.-Canada Nafta Fight Set to Run Past Its Latest Deadline
Trade deal 'meaningless' without curbs, Trudeau's envoy says; Canadian ambassador also sees dispute mechanism…
Lenzing Blames Risk of Tariffs, Costs for Decision to ‘Mothball’ U.S. Tencel Expansion
Lenzing cites the likelihood of trade tariffs and rising construction costs for killing the $293 million…
The Administration’s Tariff Policy
Per the Constitution, Congress is to manage international trade policy but certain aspects have been ceded to…
China to Cut Tariffs on Imports Including Machinery, Textiles
China will cut import tariffs on goods including machinery, paper and textiles in a move that would lower…