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US-China Trade Tensions Flare Again as Talks Stall

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a statement June 2 rebuking the U.S. president’s claim that Beijing breached the consensus reached in Geneva in May.

June 2, 2025
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Steel and Aluminum Prices Jump on Trump Tariff Move

Futures tracking the prices U.S. manufacturers pay for aluminum and steel surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this week.

June 2, 2025
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Trump Tells US Steelworkers He’s Going to Double Tariffs

President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania steelworkers he’s doubling the tariff on imported steel and aluminum to 50% to protect their industry.

May 31, 2025
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Northern US Mayors Call for End to Trade War With Canada

Mayors in states that border Canada are calling for an end to President Donald Trump’s trade war with the country, saying it has harmed businesses and workers in their communities.

May 30, 2025
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Volkswagen to Offer Investments to US to Ward off Tariffs

Volkswagen is offering to make large-scale investments in the United States to ward off high tariffs on its imported vehicles, according to chief executive Oliver Blume.

May 30, 2025
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Trump Says China Violated Its Trade Agreement With US

President Donald Trump said he expected to speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping after accusing China of violating an agreement with the U.S. to ease tariffs.

May 30, 2025
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Tariff Truce Has Kept China-US Trade Flowing Across the Pacific

The ceasefire in the tariff fight between the United States and China is encouraging trade across the Pacific, holding up freight prices three weeks on, even as container bookings have slowed.

May 30, 2025
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Federal Appeals Court Overturns Tariff Pause, For Now

A federal appeals court has allowed President Donald Trump to temporarily continue collecting tariffs under the emergency powers law while he appeals the federal trade court’s decision.

May 29, 2025
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US Ports Log Strong April Despite Trade Policy Shifts

U.S. ports continued to see year-over-year container volume increases in April even amid shifting trade policies in recent months.

May 29, 2025
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Trump to Appeal Ruling Against Tariffs

The Trump administration says it will go to the Supreme Court if needed to overturn a May 28 court decision against his new tariffs. 

May 29, 2025