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$10B Trump-Approved ‘Green Corridors’ Project to Drive Efficiency in US-Mexico Trade

The automated system will ferry freight-laden shuttles between Laredo, Tex., and Monterrey, Mexico.

California Government Report Assesses a Decade of Changes in Retail Crime

A report from the Legislative Analyst's Office examined the impacts of statewide laws, and the potential…

US Companies Take Trump Tariff Suit to Supreme Court

Two American toy companies have petitioned the Supreme Court to decide their case against the president, who…

Port of LA Ordered by Federal Judge to Clean Up Contaminated Wastewater

The country's busiest port was accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by letting untreated water…

Majority of Americans Believe Tariffs Threaten Their Finances

Bankrate's Consumer Sentiment Survey showed that nearly two in three consumers expect the duties on…

China Retail Sales Saw May Bump in Spite of Tariff Firestorm

The country's retail sales grew by 6.4 percent year over year, even amid ongoing geopolitical strife.

Apparel Tariffs Climbed to Historic Highs in April

In analyzing USITC's April data, Dr. Sheng Lu found that the average import duty rate for apparel hit over 20…

Trump Likely to Extend Tariff Pause as Negotiations Take Shape, Treasury Secretary Says

The administration is likely to push out the start of the reciprocal duties as it works toward deals with 18…

Trump Touts Higher Duty Rate for Chinese Imports Under New Trade Deal

The president wrote that China will face an all-in duty rate of 55 percent under the trade truce.

China and US Return to Terms of May Trade Truce

Following two days of meetings, state officials agreed to resume a provisional trade agreement that fell…

Families of ‘Kidnapped’ L.A. Garment Workers Arrested in ICE Raids Plead for Justice

"The only crime that he committed was trying to live a better life and trying to get ahead and work," said…

US Trade Deficit Contracted in April Amid Tariff-Driven Import Paralysis

The U.S. trade deficit with countries across the globe fell sharply in April following tariff announcements…

Report: Footwear Factories Have Made Sustainable Strides

According to a report from the Footwear Innovation Foundation, global footwear manufacturers have made…

Trump Doubles Duties on Metals, Judge Dismisses California’s Tariff Lawsuit

The president signed an executive order Tuesday doubling global duties on steel and aluminum.

Global Economic Growth Will Be Blunted By US Tariffs, OECD Says

The intergovernmental economic organization said U.S. trade policy stands to weaken the global economy.