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GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Rises in June to Highest Level Since February

Inflation rose last month to its highest level in four months as the cost of gas, food and groceries rose, reversing several months of cooling price pressures.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

US to Inflict 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports

The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.

July 15, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Port of Los Angeles Experiences Busiest June on Record

The busiest trade hub in the U.S. saw container traffic rebound last month after a slump in May, as importers grapple with volatility driven by President Donald Trump’s trade war.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Lucid’s CEO Warns of Price Hikes Even for American-Made Cars

The head of Lucid Group warned that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up costs to build automobiles — even in the U.S.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Threatens Russia With 100% Tariffs Over Ukraine

President Donald Trump on July 14 threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Inflation Expected to Rise on Tariff Impact

Economists have long been warning of a tariff-driven boost to U.S. inflation. The next report on consumer prices will put their conviction to the test.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

EU Trade Officials Plan Countermeasures to Trump's 30% Tariffs

EU trade ministers agreed July 14 that U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 30% tariffs on the European Union was “absolutely unacceptable," and they are studying a new set of countermeasures to respond to the move.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

EU Delays Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods

The European Union will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods scheduled to take effect July 14 in hopes of reaching a trade deal with the Trump administration by the end of the month.

July 14, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU, Mexico to begin Aug. 1

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, 2025
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

EU, US Spar Over Car and Farm Tariffs

People familiar with the negotiations cautioned that any potential deal could be upended by President Trump, who has yet to comment publicly on the arrangements under discussion.

July 11, 2025