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Trump Drops 25% Duties on Canada, Mexico, Fueling Trade War

The president formally confirmed the administration's intention to move forward with the duties, which were…

AAFA: Congressional Effort to Extend Haiti Trade Preference Programs ‘Has Traction’

A new bill aims to renew the Haiti HOPE-HELP trade preference programs for 10 years.

Tariff Threats Lead to Lobbyists Pushing for Exclusions

Lobbyists drive exclusion efforts amid rising tariff challenges.

Canada Braces for Looming Trump Tariffs

"If on Tuesday there are unjustified tariffs brought in on Canada, we will have an immediate and extremely…

Trump’s New Trade Czar, Jamieson Greer, Confirmed as USTR

The president's pick for U.S. Trade Representative was confirmed on Wednesday, signaling a likely…

Consumers to Boycott Target, Walmart and Amazon in Feb. 28 ‘Economic Blackout’

A grassroots social-media-driven movement aims to wrest power from the nation's biggest retailers.

Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Introduces Bill Bent on ‘Leveling the Playing Field’ With China

The legislation would give the Department of Commerce more tools to address China's unfair trade practices…

As Mexico Mulls Tariffs On China, Trump Doubles Down On North American Duties

Though Mexican officials met with Trump's cabinet last week to discuss shared trade interests, Trump said he…

Shoppers Across the Political Spectrum Say Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Retail Prices

A recent study from the FDRA revealed that the majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents believe…

US Firms Fear Vietnam Layoffs Amid Trump Tariff Crackdown

Should the president move forward with his reciprocal tariff scheme, American firms doing business in Vietnam…

Are Trump’s Tariff Threats Benefitting China?

President Donald Trump's recent tariff threats may be bolstering China's appeal within the apparel sourcing…

What’s Behind Trump’s De Minimis Reversal, And Is Shein In the Clear?

The president walked back an executive order banning shipments originating in China from de minimis treatment…

Washington State Takes on Organized Retail Crime With Harsher Sentencing Bill

Rep. Mari Leavitt has introduced a bill that would tack on time to retail crime sentences worth a certain…

EU Commission, Consumers React to Trump’s Tariff Promises

The European Commission on Friday vowed to respond to Trump's proposed "reciprocal" tariffs with "firm and…

Trump Says He’ll Impose ‘Fair and Reciprocal’ Tariffs on Trade Partners

The president signed a memorandum Thursday setting forth a process for imposing new duties on trade partners…