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GovernmentBusiness

Trump Announces 90-Day Negotiating Period With Mexico

Trump said that goods from Mexico imported into the U.S. would continue to face a 25% tariff, and that autos would face a 25% tariff, while copper, aluminum and steel would be taxed at 50%.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Tariff Power at Risk After Skepticism by Appeals Court

President Donald Trump鈥檚 authority to issue sweeping global tariffs under an emergency law was met with skepticism at a federal appeals court hearing July 31, a day before higher rates are set to start.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Pakistan, US Sign Trade Deal to Drill Oil, Boost Market Ties

The pact involves a reduction of the so-called reciprocal tariffs, especially on Pakistani exports, but no details on tariffs were shared by either side.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Unleashes Flurry of Trade Deals on Eve of Deadline

Trump on July 31 announced tariffs of 15% on imports from South Korea that matched the rate for neighbor Japan, and a painful 25% levy on imports from India.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump to Leverage Canada鈥檚 Palestine Stance in Trade Talks

Trump has threatened to impose a 35% tariff on Canada if no deal is reached by Aug. 1.

July 31, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Delays 50% Brazil Levy, Excludes Orange Juice, Embraer

President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on Brazilian exports by seven days while exempting many products from the punishing levy.

July 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Ends Tariff Break for Low-Value Imported Goods

President Donald Trump on July 30 signed an executive order suspending the de minimis exemption, applying tariffs to low-value imports from all trading partners.

July 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Spares Copper Market From Worst With 50% Duty on Products

President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on all semi-finished copper products coming into the U.S. but stopped short of applying the duty to imported refined copper.

July 30, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed would likely have cut rates already if not for President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs.

July 30, 2025
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Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion Battery Supply Pact With LG Energy

The deal聽should eventually boost the carmaker鈥檚 slowing energy storage business.

July 30, 2025