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Trump to Impose 50% Copper Tariff, Delay Drug Duties

鈥淚 believe the tariff on copper we鈥檙e going to make it 50%,鈥 President Donald Trump said when asked by a reporter what the rate on those products would be.

July 8, 2025
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Ford Battery Plant Clears Hurdle With Tax Credit Win

A spokesperson said the Michigan facility is on schedule to open next year and will ultimately employ 1,700 workers as the company had projected when it downsized the project in late 2023.

July 8, 2025
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Trump Says Aug. 1 Tariff Deadline Won鈥檛 Be Extended

President Donald Trump said he would not offer any extensions to a new Aug. 1 deadline for nations to begin paying so-called reciprocal tariffs.

July 8, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

A Look at the 14 Countries That Received Trade Letters

Here's a look at the 14 countries that received letters from President Donald Trump outlining higher tariffs they鈥檒l face if they don鈥檛 make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.

July 8, 2025
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Trump Sends Tariff Threat Letters to Allied Nations

The letters issued July 7 so far appeared to largely be a novel method of again punting a looming July 9 deadline for so-called 鈥渞eciprocal鈥 tariffs until at least the beginning of August.

July 7, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Shifts Tariff Start to Aug. 1 as Deal Deadline Looms

U.S. officials signaled that trading partners will have until Aug. 1 before the tariffs kick in. Trading partners face a July 9 deadline to reach a deal.

July 7, 2025
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What Killing Tax Credits Means for the EV Market

The Trump administration鈥檚 plan to scrap federal incentives for EVs will be a major speed bump for battery-powered transportation in the U.S., but not a brick wall, according to forecasts.

July 3, 2025
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Carney Meets With Automakers as Canada鈥檚 Factories Show Strain

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive executives July 2 to discuss how to help auto plants that have been choked by U.S. tariffs.

July 3, 2025
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BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump鈥檚 Trade War

Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump鈥檚 trade policies.

July 2, 2025
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Chipmakers Win Bigger Tax Credit Under Bill Passed by Senate

Sweeping tax legislation passed by the Senate on July 1 would make it cheaper for semiconductor manufacturers to build plants in the U.S., delivering a win to chipmakers.

July 1, 2025