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Government, Business, Fuel

Chinese Tariffs on US LNG Set to Reroute Global Trade Flows

China’s decision to slap tariffs on liquefied natural gas imported from the U.S. will trigger a scramble to decouple the world’s biggest buyer and seller of the super-chilled fuel.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China to Impose Tariffs on US Products, Including Oil

BEIJING — China countered President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs on select U.S. imports Feb. 4, as well as announcing an antitrust investigation into Google.

February 4, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

New Tariffs Cause Concern Among Trucking Stakeholders

Trucking stakeholders are raising alarm that U.S. implementation of tariffs on Mexico and Canada will harm American truckers, cause supply chain instability and hike prices for consumers.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel

Trump Pauses Mexico, Canada Tariffs; China Plans in Place

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 held off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

China Renews Threat to Counter US Tariffs

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China has reiterated its threat to take “necessary countermeasures to defend its legitimate rights and interests” following the decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.

February 3, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

Tariff Fears Hit Autos, Chipmakers, China-Exposed Stocks

The threat of tariffs has loomed large over U.S. equities. Investors and strategists warn that high levies can reignite inflation in the country, and in turn, weigh on stocks.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics

White House Confirms Tariffs Set for Feb. 1

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China effective Feb. 1, the White House said.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Musk Fights Tariffs on Graphite From China

Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. is spearheading an effort to block new tariffs on graphite imports from China, pitting Donald Trump’s richest backer against the president’s favorite economic tool.

January 31, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama’s President Rejects US Canal Negotiations

“It’s impossible, I can’t negotiate,” Mulino said when asked about returning the canal to U.S. control. “That is done. The canal belongs to Panama.”

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Freeland: Canada Can Work With Trump to Challenge China

The Canadian candidate for prime minister said she believes Trump is smart and is threatening to impose tariffs on allies in part to pave the way for tougher policies on China.

January 28, 2025