Category: International Trade and World Market

Trump Doubles Down on Closing Tax Loophole on Cheap Imports

The New York Times – Business:
The exemption was shut down last year by President Trump based, in part, on the same legal grounds as the tariffs that were invalidated by the Supreme Court.
‘Murky Waters’ for Global Businesses After Trump’s Tariff Loss

The New York Times – Business:
Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president’s levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in one form or another.
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling to Spur Chaotic Refund Process

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration says it could take years and additional litigation for importers to get their money back.
After Tariff Decision, What Happens to Trump’s Deals With China, Canada and Europe?

The New York Times – Business:
The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.
Businesses Celebrate Tariff Relief, And Brace for New Uncertainty

The New York Times – Business:
The Supreme Court’s ruling against many of President Trump’s tariffs cheered executives who set to work seeking refunds on their duties.
After Tariff Decision, What Happens to Trump’s Deals With China, Canada and Europe?

The New York Times – Business:
The Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate many of President Trump’s tariffs raised questions about what would become of agreements struck with major U.S. trading partners.
Tariff Whiplash Clouds Outlook for Federal Budget

The New York Times – Business:
The tariffs thrown out by the Supreme Court had become an important revenue source. President Trump said he could replace that money with other levies.
Trump Plans to Impose Tariffs a Different Way After Supreme Court Loss

The New York Times – Business:
The administration has been preparing for months for the possibility that the court would rule against the president and developed contingency plans.
Supreme Court Justices Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump is the first to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 to set tariffs on imported goods from more than 100 countries.
Trump and Indonesia Sign Trade Deal, Locking in 19% Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The countries made official an agreement reached last year, with Indonesia avoiding a higher tariff and committing to cooperate on export controls.
U.S. Imports Grew in 2025, as Trump’s Tariffs Reshuffled Global Trade

The New York Times – Business:
Data released Thursday by the Census Bureau showed the overall trade deficit with the world narrowed, the result of an expanding trade surplus in services. The trade deficit in goods was the highest on record.
Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada

The New York Times – Business:
U.S. officials are threatening major changes to a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada that could upend the way business is done and leave Canada on the outs.