tariffs News Updates

Government, Business

China鈥檚 Commerce Head: 鈥楾here Are No Winners in a Trade War鈥

China's economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the Chinese commerce minister said March 6, though he added that there are 鈥渘o winners in a trade war.鈥

March 6, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trade Tensions Put American Crop Exports in Jeopardy

鈥淢exico could put their own import tariffs on 鈥 that could reduce the U.S. freight advantage. It鈥檚 a matter of how fierce the trade war gets,鈥 said Pat Boova.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Trump Grants One-Month Tariff Exemption for US Automakers

President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for U.S. automakers, amid fears that the trade war could harm U.S. manufacturers.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business

Canada Won鈥檛 Scrap Tariffs Unless All US Levies Are Lifted

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not open to lifting Canada鈥檚 full package of retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President Donald Trump leaves any tariffs on Canada in place.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment, Logistics

Trump to Decide on Canada, Mexico Relief Today, Lutnick Says

President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, with potential relief for autos and other sectors, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said March 5.

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Shipping Executives in Crisis Mode Over Tariff 鈥楨arthquake鈥

Global shipping executives gathered this week in Long Beach, Calif., for a major annual conference, then found themselves in crisis mode.聽

March 5, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump鈥檚 Trade Policy Sparks Worries Over Food Prices

Plans to impose duties on American agriculture imports will boost the price of fruit and vegetables as well as sugar, coffee and meat. Executives have said consumers are pinching pennies.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump鈥檚 Oil Tariffs Set to Reshape Global Trade Flows

The world鈥檚 supply lines for cargoes of oil and fuel, which typically crisscross the globe, are about to get redrawn thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Tariffs Could Have Major Implications for Trucking

President Donald Trump on March 6 issued a second monthlong reprieve on a slate of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, just two days after implementing the long-threatened levies.

March 4, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Continental to Pass Along Tariff Costs to Customers

Continental AG will try to pass on the cost of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to its customers, according to the German parts maker鈥檚 finance chief.

March 4, 2025