By claiming a national security rationale for the investigations, the administration can continue work on probes being conducted under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act.
September 30, 2025Tariffs News Updates
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Trump Sets 10% Lumber, Wood Tariffs in Bid to Lift US Industry
President Donald Trump ordered 10% tariffs on imports of softwood timber and lumber as well as 25% levies on kitchen cabinets, vanities and upholstered wood products.
September 30, 2025US Tightens Export Controls on Chinese Subsidiaries
A聽long-awaited rule聽published Sept. 29 by the Commerce Department seeks to prevent sanctioned companies from using affiliates to access restricted U.S. goods.聽
September 29, 2025Trump'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鈥檚 newly announced truck levies.
September 26, 2025Trump鈥檚 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs Won鈥檛 Apply to EU, Japan
President Donald Trump鈥檚 new tariffs on pharmaceutical imports will not apply to countries with negotiated agreements with the U.S. that contain provisions on drugs.
September 26, 2025Daimler Truck, Traton Slide Over Trump鈥檚 Truck Tariffs
Both Daimler and Traton operate assembly sites in Mexico that may be affected by the levies.
September 26, 2025Trump 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, 2025Trump Says Tariff Revenue Will Fund Relief for Farmers
Export markets for crops have dried up in the wake of the president鈥檚 trade wars and federal safety-net programs have shrunk.
September 25, 2025Trump鈥檚 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鈥檙e also focused on blocking the rising tide of cheap Chinese supply.
September 25, 2025US 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