tariffs News Updates

Government, Business, Technology

Taiwan Pledges More US Investment After Tariff Threats

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Feb. 14 he would communicate more with the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s concerns over the chip industry and invest more in the U.S.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business

EU Commission Vows Firm and Swift Reaction to Tariffs

The European Union’s executive branch on Feb. 14 vowed to “take firm and immediate action” against U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 14, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Autonomous

Deere Warns Tariffs Could Disrupt Farm Recovery

World farm machinery leader John Deere said the agriculture economy is finally showing signs of turning around, although looming tariffs could upend the nascent recovery.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business

UAE Aluminum Producer EGA Targets Deals in US Amid Tariffs

Emirates Global Aluminium is planning additional acquisitions of U.S. assets after an initial deal last year as tariffs on metal imports into the country raise prices in that market.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Signs Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs on Trade Partners

President Donald Trump on Feb. 13 rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering broader confrontation.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Bank of Canada Lowers Rates as Tariff Concerns Grow

Bank of Canada officials acknowledged that the economic uncertainty created by a potential trade battle supported their decision to cut interest rates last month.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

EU Trade Chief and Trump Officials Discuss Tariff Dispute

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic spoke with three top members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s incoming administration on how to find a solution to the brewing transatlantic trade dispute.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Canada’s 13 Premiers Descend on Washington

The leaders of all Canadian provinces and territories are set to meet up in the U.S. capital  to take their arguments against tariffs to American lawmakers, business groups and labor leaders. 

February 12, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Isuzu to Build Production Plant in South Carolina

Truck maker Isuzu North America will build a manufacturing facility in Piedmont, S.C., that is expected to be operational by 2027, the company said.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Japan Asks for Exemption From US Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

Tokyo asked President Donald Trump to exclude Japanese companies from his fresh tariffs on steel and aluminum.

February 12, 2025