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Ford Warns Canada: U.S. Tariffs May Outlast Trump, Reshaping North American Trade
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada must treat U.S. trade protectionism as permanent, warning that steel, aluminum, au...
Trump Tariffs' Inflation Legacy: 2.9% Price Hike by February 2026
A New York Fed study reveals that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump raised consumer goods prices by 2.9% as of F...
US Manufacturing Growth Remains Intact, But at a Slower Rate, Amid Broader Economic Concerns
The US manufacturing sector grew for the ninth consecutive month in September, but at a slower rate, according to the In...
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs or Trade Halt Over Canada 'Associate Member' Proposal
The US president says he could impose 'very serious tariffs' or stop trade with Europe if he views EU-Canada integration...
US-Canada Tariff Walls Reshape Critical Metals: The Reversal Behind the Steel and Aluminum Pop
New 50% US tariffs and Canada's Sept. 8 retaliation briefly lifted steel and materials ETFs, but analysts warn the rally...
Trump's 50% Canada Tariffs Hit Whisky, Dairy and Hockey Gear as Ottawa Retaliates
The new duties began at 12:01 Saturday after Canada suspended talks, and Ottawa's dollar-for-dollar counter-tariffs now ...
Canada Announces September 8 Tariffs on U.S. Steel, Electronics and Dairy
Ottawa is matching Washington's tariffs after USMCA talks collapsed, targeting U.S. steel, dairy, electronics and househ...
German Firms Cut US Direct Investment by 65% as Trump Tariffs Bite
New IW data show German direct investment in the US fell to €4.3bn in the first half — a 65% year-on-year drop — undermi...
Brazil Uses Reciprocity Law as Leverage, Not Immediate Tariff Retaliation
Brasília opened a reciprocity process against Washington to keep the law credible and force trade talks, while managing ...
Trump Hits Some Drones With 100% Tariffs and Orders US Production Push
From Sept. 3, larger or thermal-capable drones face 100% US tariffs; smaller models get 25%, while ally-made systems rat...
Brazil Signals US Trade Retaliation Will Wait Until After October Vote
Brasília expects the reciprocity process to take 60–90 days, pushing retaliation past Brazil's runoff — unless Washingto...
Brazil Opens Reciprocity Process Against US Over Trump Tariffs
The Lula government has formally notified Washington that it is starting the Economic Reciprocity Law process, a step th...
Stellantis Weighs Sale of Brampton Assembly Plant as Tariff Deadline Looms
Unifor says Stellantis is considering closing and selling its Brampton, Ontario plant after shifting Jeep Compass output...
Trump Tariffs Chinese Drones at up to 100%, Sets 15% EU and 10% UK Rates
Washington imposes 100% duties on high-risk Chinese drones and 25% on lighter models, while opening lower-tariff paths f...
SHEIN's Hong Kong IPO Tests a $30bn–$40bn Valuation After Growth Slows
SHEIN is reportedly set to launch its Hong Kong IPO within days, seeking up to $2.8bn at a $30bn–$40bn valuation. Invest...
Trump Signs 100% Drone Tariff, With 15% Cap for Japan, South Korea, EU and Taiwan
Washington will impose an additional 100% tariff on high-importance drones from September and 25% on smaller models in 2...
US Accuses Chile and 40-Plus Countries of Aiding Chinese Tariff Evasion
A White House report puts Chile in Level 3 of an alleged shadow transshipment network. Chile says it was never consulted...
U.S. Importers Push July Container Volumes to Record 2.47M TEUs, Front-Loading Peak Season Supply Chains
Record July container volumes driven by retailers pulling holiday goods forward to skirt tariff risk are reshaping inven...
US Consent to WTO Talks Over Tariffs Marks a Diplomatic Victory for Brazil
The Trump administration agreed to discuss two surtaxes on Brazilian goods, a move Brasília hails as a win. China also p...
Canada Intensifies Talks with US to Avert Sweeping 50% Tariffs as August 19 Deadline Looms
Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for the third time in three weeks as bo...
Alcon Lifts 2026 Profitability Outlook as Tariff Refunds Boost Margins, Shares Jump
Eye-care giant Alcon raised its 2026 margin guidance after a stronger first half and a $60 million US tariff refund. The...
Shein’s IPO Valuation Could Plunge Up to 78% from 2022 Peak, Says Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg Intelligence estimates Shein's value at $22B–$25B, well below investor hopes, as tariff changes and logistics ...
Global Automakers’ Profit Per Vehicle Slumps 15.8% as Margins Come Under Pressure
A study of 15 leading car groups found operating profit tumbled 17.5% in the first half of 2026, even as revenues slippe...
U.S. Container Imports Hit 2.22 Million TEU in June, Early Peak Season Winds Down
An unusually early peak season for U.S. container imports, driven by tariff front-loading and supply chain disruptions, ...
July Logistics Growth Cools as Retailers Reverse Inventory Builds, But Costs Stay Elevated
The Logistics Managers’ Index slipped to 68.9 in July as downstream retailers abruptly cut inventories, while tight capa...
US Accepts Brazil's WTO Talks on Tariffs; China Asks to Join Dispute
Washington responded to Brasília's consultation request over two additional levies on Brazilian goods. Beijing moved to ...
Shein's U.S. Sales Drop 14% as Tariff Break Ends, Profit Slumps 39%
Once reliant on duty-free imports for ultra-cheap fashion, Shein raised U.S. prices after de minimis removal—now sales a...
Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs: What They Mean for Your Portfolio
With levies now on 60 trading partners and forced labor cited as the trigger, inflation fears are on the rise. Here’s ho...
Republican Lawmakers Issue Four Demands for USMCA Review, Threatening Mexico's Economic Model
A letter signed by 168 House Republicans to USTR Jamieson Greer outlines conditions including tariff alignment and curbi...
Colombia’s De la Espriella Takes Office with Fast-Tracked Washington Tie-Up
Ministers-designate engaged US lawmakers and businesses before Inauguration Day. Now the new government must turn that e...