Tag: trade policy
US Firms’ 11th-Hour Push Adds 700 Items to Tariff Hit List
A major push by American industry has added 700 new products to a potential tariff hit list, with a decision expected from the Commerce...
Trump’s “Fairness” Argument: 25% Tariff for Non-US Made Phones
Donald Trump's "fairness" argument underpins his threat of a 25% tariff on Apple and Samsung phones not made in the US, stating it wouldn't...
Trump Announces 50% Steel Tariffs, Hails Japan Deal Amidst Contradictory Claims
Donald Trump on Friday announced a dramatic increase in foreign tariffs on steel imports to 50%, while simultaneously commending a "blockbuster" deal for Nippon...
US Consumer Confidence Surges as Trade Tensions Ease
American consumers are regaining confidence after months of economic anxiety sparked by aggressive trade policies. In May, the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index rose...