Trade Tariffs
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U.S. Commerce Department Imposes 1.6–5% Countervailing Duties on Canadian Fresh Mushrooms After Finding Subsidies
The duties follow a January investigation launched after U.S. growers petitioned over Canadian tax exemptions. Canadian Mushroom Growers' Association executive vice-president Ryan Koeslag called the justification unprecedented and warned of broader risks to agriculture on both si…
European Carmakers Report €8bn Hit From U.S. Tariffs
European carmakers have recorded an €8 billion financial impact from tariffs imposed by the United States. President Trump has threatened to raise the levies to 25 percent if the European Union does not implement last year’s trade deal. The tariffs form part of ongoing trade tens…
thehindubusinessline.comU.S. Proposes Stronger Nuclear Restrictions on Iran and Plans Tariffs on European Cars
Efforts to negotiate a stronger nuclear deal with Iran have stalled amid demands for ending Tehran's program, which experts deem unlikely. Meanwhile, investigations into an administration deal to halt an offshore wind project in California continue, and threats to raise tariffs o…
King Charles Ends US Visit; US Revises Tariffs; Diplomatic Incident Reported
King Charles completed a four-day state visit to the United States, hosted by President Trump, aimed at strengthening UK-US ties. The visit prompted Trump to remove tariffs on whisky imports, while he separately raised duties on EU vehicles.
The GuardianIran Conflict Disrupts Oil and Fertilizer Supplies; U.S. GDP Grows 2%
The ongoing Iran war has led to significant disruptions in global oil and fertilizer supplies, with Exxon Mobil's CEO predicting higher oil prices as mitigation measures exhaust. U.S. GDP grew at a 2% annual rate in Q1 2026 amid the conflict, while fertilizer shortages threaten b…
Al JazeeraUkrainian Drones Strike Russian Port of Tuapse; Peru Investigates Alleged Recruitment of Citizens for Russia's War in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Black Sea oil hub of Tuapse again, exacerbating environmental damage, amid a massive Russian drone assault on Ukraine. Peru launched an investigation into a network allegedly trafficking citizens to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Separately, Preside…
rte.ieUS Withdraws 5,000 Troops from Germany
The Pentagon announced plans to relocate 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany within the next year, following President Trump's threats over Germany's criticism of U.S. strategy in the Iran war. The move reduces the U.S. presence in Germany by about 14% and has drawn criticism from con…
winnipegfreepress.comTrudeau Describes US, European Pressure on Bombardier Before Airbus Partnership
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described at a Singapore event how economic pressures from the U.S. and Europe nearly led Bombardier to partner with Chinese investors. He recounted his 2017 G7 intervention that resulted in Airbus acquiring the C Series program. Trud…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrade Policies and Climate Change Contribute to Rising Beef Prices in the US
Former President Donald Trump's trade policies, including tariffs, have increased beef prices. These short-term factors combine with long-term effects from climate change on agriculture. Mark Gongloff discussed these influences in an opinion piece.