Tag: United States

  • The order invokes Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 – what’s coming into effect June 4th 2025 – Read on to find out!

    President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, a move aimed at protecting U.S. industries from what he calls unfair trade practices and global excess capacity. The new tariffs will take effect June 4, 2025, and are expected to have significant economic and geopolitical consequences.…

  • Trump’s 50% Steel Tariff Increase: Full Breakdown, Impact & Global Response

    Background and Policy Context On May 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% increase in steel and aluminum tariffs, doubling the original 25% rate introduced during his first term in 2018. The new tariff hike is scheduled to take effect on June 4, 2025 and represents a significant escalation in Trump’s longstanding efforts…

  • Key Tariff Changes and Business Responses May 30th 2025

    Companies across various industries have been adapting to the shifting tariff landscape in 2025, implementing strategic measures to mitigate financial impacts and maintain supply chain stability. Key Tariff Changes and Business Responses Industry-Specific Adaptations Retail & Consumer Goods Technology & Gaming Manufacturing & Logistics Startups & Investment Food & Beverage Aviation & Travel Automotive Industry…

  • The Grand Saga of Tariffs: The United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Germany

    The Age of Trade and Protectionism Tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—have played a critical role in shaping economies, protecting industries, and influencing international relations. Though often seen merely as tools of economic policy, their history is deeply interwoven with nationalism, industrialization, war, and diplomacy. For centuries, major world powers have struggled to balance protectionism and…

  • Global Tariff Updates: April 27, 2025 – Recap of International Responses to Trump’s Trade Policies

    Since President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies were introduced earlier this month, the global trade landscape has been marked by retaliatory measures, economic shifts, and diplomatic tensions. Countries across the world have responded to Trump’s tariffs, which range from 10% baseline duties on imports to 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, with their own strategies to…

  • U.S. Tariff Updates: April 15, 2025 – Navigating a Shifting Global Trade War

    As April 15, 2025, unfolds, the United States remains deeply entangled in the global trade war, as new tariffs, evolving negotiations, and economic consequences continue shaping the global landscape. With China maintaining its 125% tariffs on U.S. goods, and President Donald Trump advancing semiconductor tariffs, businesses, policymakers, and economic analysts are closely watching the unfolding…