Tag: #trade

Trump Revises U.S. Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum and Copper; Changes Take Effect June 8, 2026

Trump issued a proclamation refining Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper — lowering domestic-content thresholds and adjusting rates; changes take effect June 8, 2026.

#trade, #tariffs, #metals, #section232

White House touts U.S.-China trade and industry package after Trump’s Beijing visit, but many pledges lack public confirmation

After President Trump's Beijing visit, the White House announced trade, farm and supply-chain commitments — but most lack independent Chinese or contract confirmation.

$BA, #trump, #china, #trade, #boeing

Court Rules Trump’s 10% Tariff Exceeded Statutory Authority, Limits Relief to Plaintiffs

May 7 court ruling finds President Trump exceeded Section 122 authority for a 10% tariff, but injunction and refunds apply only to the plaintiffs who sued.

#trade, #tariffs, #judiciary, #tradepolicy

Trade Court Rules Trump's Section 122 Tariff Proclamation Unlawful for Washington and Two Importers

A federal trade court found Trump's Feb. tariff proclamation exceeded Section 122, barring duties for Washington and two importers but not issuing a nationwide injunction.

#trade, #tariffs, #courts, #donaldtrump

Bank of Canada study: Canadian ports' global connectivity fell sharply from 2016 to 2023

Bank of Canada staff research finds a 28% drop in deadweight tonnage through Canadian ports and a marked fall in maritime network connectivity from 2016–2023.

#canada, #shipping, #trade, #bankofcanada, #ports

ESPN: Giants to Trade DT Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 Draft Pick

ESPN reports the Giants are trading Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals in a deal that would include Cincinnati’s No. 10 pick; no official announcement yet.

#nfl, #giants, #bengals, #dexterlawrence, #trade

Giants' Dexter Lawrence Requests Trade, Skips Voluntary Offseason Workouts

Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence has requested a trade and is skipping voluntary workouts, creating cap and roster questions for John Harbaugh's new era.

#giants, #dexterlawrence, #nfl, #trade

U.S. launches 60 trade probes that could pave way for forced-labor tariffs on nearly all imports

USTR opens 60 Section 301 investigations into trading partners’ forced-labor import bans, potentially enabling broad new tariffs after a court setback.

#trade, #tariffs, #forcedlabor, #ustr, #supplychains

IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast on AI investment, warns of debt and market risks

The IMF nudged its 2026 global growth forecast up to 3.3% on AI-driven investment, but warns high debt, frothy markets and aid cuts leave economies fragile.

#imf, #globaleconomy, #ai, #debt, #trade

U.S., China keep talks alive in Paris as Trump’s 15% global tariff tests fragile truce

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng left OECD talks with a “work plan” for a Trump–Xi summit—but no deal as tariffs and Iran war loom.

#uschina, #tariffs, #trade, #oecd, #supremecourt

U.S. launches sweeping Section 301 probes into global ‘excess capacity,’ widening tariff threat beyond China

USTR opened Section 301 investigations into 16 economies over alleged state-driven overcapacity in steel, autos, batteries and solar, reviving tariff fights.

#trade, #tariffs, #manufacturing, #section301, #ustr

South Korea’s Rival Parties Rush Bill to Channel Up to $350 Billion in U.S. Investment as Tariff Deadline Looms

Seoul’s parties set a fast-track vote on a law enabling up to $350B in U.S. investment, seeking relief from threatened 25% U.S. tariffs.

#southkorea, #tariffs, #trade, #investment, #unitedstates