tariffs News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment

Canadian Prime Minister Calls Auto Tariffs ā€˜Direct Attack’

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said March 26 that President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs are a ā€œdirect attackā€ on his country and that the trade war is hurting Americans.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Most Carmakers Stand to Feel Pain From Trump's Auto Tariffs

As the fallout from President Donald Trump’s tariff plans comes into relief, a harsh truth is emerging for the automotive industry: There are lots of losers and not many winners.

March 27, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Hyundai Showcases $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces Expansion

Hyundai celebrated the opening of its new $7.6 billion EV factory in Georgia by announcing plans to expand its production capacity by two-thirds to a total of 500,000 vehicles per year.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hits Auto Imports With 25% Tariff in Trade Fight

President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the U.S.

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Weighs Imposing Copper Import Tariffs in Weeks

U.S. tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter.Ā 

March 26, 2025
Government, Business

Ambassador Warns Canada About Using China as ā€˜Bargaining Chip’

China’s ambassador warned the Canadian government against using it as a ā€œbargaining chipā€ in trade negotiations with the U.S.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business

Carney Says Canada Wants to ā€˜Get Serious’ on Trade Talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his top Cabinet ministers are in contact with White House officials and want to have ā€œseriousā€ negotiations about trade.

March 25, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Auto Tariffs Coming, Teases Breaks for Some Nations

President Donald Trump said he will announce tariffs on automobile imports in the coming days — and indicated nations will receive breaks from next week’s ā€œreciprocalā€ tariffs.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump: Nations That Buy Venezuelan Oil Will Face 25% Tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the country itself.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Trump Hails Hyundai’s US Expansion as Tariff Vindication

President Donald Trump lauded plans by Hyundai to expand in the U.S., casting it as a vindication of his use of tariffs to pressure foreign manufacturers to create American jobs.Ā 

March 24, 2025