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US Tightens Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries

A long-awaited rule published Sept. 29 by the Commerce Department seeks to prevent sanctioned companies from using affiliates to access restricted U.S. goods. 

September 29, 2025
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Trump's Truck Tariff Announcement Pushes Ford Shares Up

Ford Motor Co. shares climbed to their highest level since July 2024 on Sept. 26 on President Donald Trump’s newly announced truck levies.

September 26, 2025
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Trump’s 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won’t Apply to EU, Japan

President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the U.S. that contain provisions on drugs.

September 26, 2025
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Daimler Truck, Traton Slide Over Trump’s Truck Tariffs

Both Daimler and Traton operate assembly sites in Mexico that may be affected by the levies.

September 26, 2025
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Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Heavy-Duty Trucks

American Trucking Associations in May voiced opposition to the prospect of the proposed truck tariffs, stressing the levies could cause financial strain for an industry already struggling.

September 25, 2025
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Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers

Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president’s trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.

September 25, 2025
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Trump’s Steel Tariffs Trigger Counterstrikes From Neighbors

Mexico, Brazil and Canada are each seeking to negotiate with the Trump administration to reduce the tariffs, but they’re also focused on blocking the rising tide of cheap Chinese supply.

September 25, 2025
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US Sets Stage for Tariffs on Industrial Machinery, Robotics

The Trump administration launched investigations into imports of robotics, industrial machinery and medical devices, setting the stage for fresh duties.

September 24, 2025
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US Lowers Tariffs on EU Autos to 15%

The move cements the terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck this summer.

September 24, 2025
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EU Makes New Push With US to Revive Talks on Metals Tariffs

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial summit in Kuala Lumpur.

September 24, 2025