President Donald Trump said he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the EU and Mexico starting Aug. 1, a move that could cause massive upheaval between the U.S. and two of its biggest trade partners.
July 14, 2025GovernmentBusiness
Trump Threatens Retaliatory 200% Tariff on European Wine
President Donald Trump on March 13 threatened a 200% tariff on European wine, champagne and spirits if the European Union goes forward with a planned tariff on American whiskey.
March 13, 2025GovernmentBusinessFuel
Biden Expands Russia Sanctions in Final Days in Office
The outgoing Democratic administration billed the new sanctions as the most significant to date against Moscow’s oil and liquefied natural gas sectors, the driver of Russia’s economy.
January 10, 2025GovernmentBusinessFuel
Biden to Oil Industry: Don’t Raise Prices as Hurricane Nears
President Joe Biden on Sept. 28 warned oil and gas companies against increasing prices for consumers as Hurricane Ian neared landfall along Florida’s southwest coast.
September 28, 2022GovernmentBusinessLogistics
Biden Signs Competition Order Targeting Big Business
President Joe Biden signed July 9 an executive order that the White House says will target anti-competitive practices in tech, health care and other parts of the economy while boosting workers’ wages and consumer protections.
July 9, 2021