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riotimesonline.compolitics2 hrs ago
U.S. Sets 25% Tariffs on Thousands of Brazilian Products
The United States announced 25 percent tariffs on thousands of Brazilian products. Brazilian officials said they are considering their response to the duties.
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business3 hrs ago
Australian Beef Exports to China Pause After Quota and Tariff Take Effect
Australian beef shipments to China stopped after a 55 percent tariff took effect one month ago. Exporters are redirecting about 100,000 tonnes this month while China draws down large stockpiles. Shipments from Australia and Brazil are expected to resume in September.
news.sky.combusiness9 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Customs Issues $49.2 Billion in Tariff Refunds in June
Payments brought cumulative refunds to $71 billion after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA tariffs in February. Companies are directing the funds toward higher costs tied to the Iran conflict and energy prices.
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nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Texas Senate Candidate Says Democrats Took Southern Border for Granted
A Democratic candidate for Texas Senate said the party and the Biden administration did not focus enough on border security. The candidate also criticized current administration policies on immigration and tariffs.
koreatimes.co.krfinance1 day ago
Brazil Rejects U.S. Section 301 Investigation on Tariffs
Brazil stated there is no legal basis for U.S. tariffs on its products and said it has pursued talks with U.S. officials since before the tariff announcement. The country reported more than 30 contacts with U.S. officials seeking a negotiated solution.
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bloombergquint.comfinance1 day ago
India-UK Trade Pact Takes Effect; Indian Markets Close Lower
The trade pact eliminated UK tariffs on Indian jewellery. Indian indices fell while US markets rose on bank earnings. TSMC expanded its Arizona investment.
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abcnews.go.combusiness2 days ago
United States to Impose 25 Percent Tariffs on Selected Brazilian Imports Starting July 22
The tariffs follow a yearlong Section 301 investigation that found unfair Brazilian trade practices. Exemptions cover coffee, beef, oranges, orange juice, some energy products, and aerospace components.
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yna.co.krworld2 days ago
Redi-Bag USA Settles U.S. Customs Case for $7.3 Million One Day After Asset Sale
Redi-Bag USA and CEO Jeffrey Rabiea agreed to pay $7.3 million to resolve claims they mislabeled Chinese-made plastic bags as Hong Kong products to avoid tariffs. The Justice Department announced the deal on July 15, 2026. A whistleblower will receive $1.3 million.
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ndtv.comsports2 days ago
Federal Reserve Beige Book Notes Both Gains and Shortfalls for U.S. Cities Hosting 2026 World Cup
The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book on July 15, 2026, showing tourism gains in World Cup host cities alongside limited broader growth. Canadian visitor levels stayed below historical averages after tariff policies took effect.
asiaone.combusiness2 days ago
Senators Introduce Russia Sanctions Bill With 100 Percent Tariffs on Top Oil Buyers
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 on July 14. The measure replaces an earlier 500 percent tariff proposal with tariffs of up to 100 percent on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas.
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rigzone.comfinance2 days ago
China GDP Growth Slows to 4.3 Percent in Quarter Ending June
China's economy expanded 4.3 percent in the three months to 30 June, below target and the slowest pace in three and a half years. Thames Water said it holds enough cash to operate until the end of 2026 while markets rose on cooling U.S. inflation data and reduced Middle East tari…
channel4.combusiness3 days ago
British Gas, EDF, E.ON Next and Octopus Offer Grants After July Energy Bills Rose 13 Percent
Four major suppliers are providing grants up to £1,700 and other aid after July energy bills rose 13 percent for households without fixed tariffs. State pensioners and families facing debt qualify for the largest packages.
finance3 days ago
U.S. Senators Release Updated Russia Sanctions Bill Text
The bill reduces proposed tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas and adds waiver authority for the president. It also creates exceptions for countries that import limited volumes of Russian natural gas.
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nypost.compolitics3 days ago
Trade-Fraud Task Force Reports Over $1 Billion in Recoveries and Alleged Losses
The task force, launched less than a year ago by the Justice and Homeland Security departments, has recovered or alleged more than $1 billion in losses tied to tariff evasion. A jewelry importer case pushed the total past the threshold.
arynews.tvpolitics3 days ago
U.S. president announces naval blockade on Iran and 20% tariff on Hormuz cargoes
The U.S. president announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% tariff on cargoes transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The measures follow ongoing regional conflict that has already disrupted shipping through one of the world's busiest maritime passages.
app.buzzsumo.compolitics3 days ago
Toyota to Invest $3.6 Billion in San Antonio Plant Adding 2,000 Jobs Despite $9 Billion Tariff Impact
The expansion will increase U.S.-bound Tacoma production capacity at the Texas facility. President Trump linked the move to tariffs. The Hill reported details on the investment and related trade data.
news.sky.combusiness4 days ago
Southern Water and Affinity Water Begin Hosepipe Bans Affecting Five Million Customers, with Exemptions for Some Low-Income Households
GB News reported that Southern Water and Affinity Water introduced hosepipe restrictions on Friday with exemptions for WaterSure tariff customers. The bans follow three heatwaves reaching 34C this year and carry fines up to £1,000.
Semaforbusiness3 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Rules Tariffs Invalid; U.S. Treasury Reports $49.1 Billion in Refunds, $23.6 Billion in Revenue for June
The department disbursed more in refunds than it collected in revenue for the second straight month. The June net outflow reached $25.5 billion after the Supreme Court struck down blanket tariffs in February.
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tass.compolitics4 days ago
EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision
European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 13 July 2026 to consider possible trade measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The European Commission outlined three options in a draft paper: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or an outr…
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alternet.orgfinance4 days ago
U.S. Advances Legislation to Sanction Buyers of Russian Oil, Uranium and Natural Gas
The United States announced it will proceed with legislation targeting purchasers of Russian energy exports. The measures would impose heavy tariffs on imports from countries buying Russian oil, uranium and natural gas. Russia's economy depends on fossil fuel revenues that total…
news.google.combusiness5 days ago
U.S. Board Game Maker Produces Custom Monopoly Domestically After Tariff Bill but Imports Dice
WS Game Company shifted production of a custom Monopoly game to domestic suppliers following a large tariff bill on its China-made products. The effort required over a year to assemble U.S. partners and resulted in at least double the manufacturing cost.
The Independentfinance6 days ago
South Africa Requests Tariff Exemption in U.S. Forced-Labor Trade Probe Covering Dozens of Countries
South Africa asked the United States to exempt it from proposed tariffs during a Section 301 investigation into enforcement of bans on imports made with forced labor. A delegation appeared before the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative this week and requested relief for key e…
koreaherald.comworld8 days ago
South Korea and Mongolia Reach Agreement in Principle on Economic Partnership Pact
The two countries concluded key provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during a July 9 summit in Ulaanbaatar. The deal covers tariff cuts on minerals and consumer goods and opens markets to more than 90 percent of bilateral imports.
abcnews.go.comfinance8 days ago
Survey finds nearly half of U.S. firms plan further price increases tied to import taxes
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported that 47 percent of service firms and 44 percent of manufacturers expect to raise prices due to tariffs. Some companies are delaying increases until contracts expire while others are spreading them over time.
whyevolutionistrue.compolitics9 days ago
Swiss Trade Official Sees Good Chance of 15% Tariff Deal With U.S.
Switzerland's top trade diplomat said there is a good chance the country will reach a lasting trade agreement with the U.S. at 15% tariff rates. The statement addresses ongoing negotiations between the two countries.
Yonhapbusiness10 days ago
South Korea Asks U.S. Trade Office to Revise Proposed 12.5 Percent Tariff
The South Korean Embassy in Washington submitted formal comments on July 7 urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to drop or adjust a proposed tariff tied to forced-labor enforcement. The embassy said the measure lacks factual support and conflicts with existing bilat…
Yonhappolitics11 days ago
President says tariffs prompted foreign automakers to build U.S. plants
The president stated that tariff policy has led South Korean, Japanese and German automakers to open factories in the United States. The remarks came during a White House event introducing new children's investment accounts.
Fox Newspolitics11 days ago
President Trump Declares Food Supply Emergency and Suspends Fertilizer Tariffs
President Trump declared a food supply emergency and suspended tariffs on key fertilizer imports. The move follows disruptions in global supply chains tied to Russia, the Strait of Hormuz and China.
Fortunepolitics13 days ago
Diamond Industry Group Presents Ring to U.S. Ambassador for Delivery to President
A Belgian diamond trade group delivered a ring containing 321 diamonds and other gemstones to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium for presentation to the president. The gift follows the removal of U.S. tariffs on polished diamond imports from Antwerp.
washingtonpost.compolitics13 days agoUpdated
Diamond Ring Gifted to U.S. Ambassador for President
A diamond-encrusted gold ring valued at $25,000-35,000 was given to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium this week for delivery to the president. The gift follows the removal of U.S. tariffs on polished diamond imports from Antwerp.
reason.comsports14 days ago
Nike Reports Flat $46.4 Billion Revenue for Fiscal 2026
Nike posted full-year revenue of $46.4 billion, unchanged from the prior year, and fourth-quarter sales of $11 billion. Net income rose sharply in the quarter due to a one-time tariff refund while the company outlined its Sport Offense strategy.
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The Independentfinance14 days ago
Tariffs Raise Fireworks Costs for Some Towns but Others Fund Larger July 4 Shows
Double-digit tariffs have raised costs for Independence Day displays across multiple states. Several communities canceled shows or tapped reserves while others secured extra private funding for larger events.
Semaforbusiness15 days ago
U.S. and China Move Toward Reducing Tariffs on Agricultural Products
Officials from both countries said Thursday they are advancing plans to cut duties on farm goods. The change could shift Chinese soybean purchases toward U.S. suppliers over Brazilian ones. Trade relations remain stable under an existing truce.
Los Angeles Timespolitics15 days ago
Supreme Court Limits Presidential Power on Tariffs and Birthright Citizenship
The court struck down worldwide tariffs and an executive order ending birthright citizenship. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the opinion on citizenship and joined majorities in both cases.
Los Angeles Timespolitics15 days ago
European Leaders Coordinate on Defense and Trade After U.S. Criticism
European heads of government have increased coordination on defense, tariffs and foreign policy following public criticism from President Trump. The shift includes closer ties between Italy's premier and other European leaders who previously kept distance over political differenc…
Euronewsbusiness15 days ago
EU Offers Tariff Relief and Aid to Armenia During von der Leyen Visit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Autonomous Trade Measures and financial packages during her July 2, 2026, visit to Yerevan. The steps follow her July 1 stop in Azerbaijan and target redirection of Armenian exports away from Russia.
dutchnews.nlfinance15 days ago
Shipping rates rise as retailers book early orders ahead of possible U.S. tariffs
Retailers are accelerating imports to avoid potential new U.S. tariffs expected at the end of July. The surge has lifted global container rates to four-year highs, with some routes up 120 percent in six weeks.
algemeiner.comfinance15 days ago
European Union Expands Tariff-Free Access for Up to 80% of Armenia Exports
The European Union announced new trade measures allowing up to 80% of Armenia's exports to the bloc to enter without tariffs. The changes expand existing trade preferences for Armenian goods.
politics15 days ago
Survey Finds Low European Confidence in U.S. President on Foreign Policy
A Pew Research Centre study shows more than 80 percent of respondents in five European countries lack confidence in the U.S. president to handle world affairs. Approval of tariff and Greenland policies is also low across ten nations surveyed.
Al Jazeerafinance16 days ago
Supreme Court Issues Rulings on Agency Removal, Tariffs, and Immigration
The court required statutory procedures for removing a Federal Reserve member and ruled that Congress holds authority over reciprocal tariffs. It also expanded presidential removal power over some agency heads and rejected a challenge to birthright citizenship.
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pakistantoday.com.pkfinance16 days ago
EU Seeks Trade Pact With China by October as New Steel Tariffs Begin
The European Union will pursue an agreement with China to address trade imbalances by October. New steel import quotas and a flat customs duty on low-value e-commerce packages also took effect.
benzinga.combusiness17 days ago
Nike Forecasts Fiscal 2027 Revenue Decline of Low-to-Mid Single Digits
Nike reported weaker global store traffic and discretionary spending. The company expects revenue to fall in the first quarter and full fiscal 2027 while tariffs remain a cost pressure.
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forbes.comfinance17 days ago
Nike reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings above estimates
Nike posted revenue and adjusted earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts for the period ending in June 2026. The company recorded a one-time tariff refund and lower sales in its Greater China region.
Atlantic Councilbusiness17 days ago
US, Mexico and Canada Officials Meet July 1 to Review Trade Pact While Steel Tariffs Remain at 50 Percent
Officials from the United States, Mexico and Canada convene July 1 for the mandatory review of the six-year-old USMCA. The session will decide whether to extend the pact for sixteen more years. North America holds advantages in energy exports, critical minerals and workforce comp…
mediaplaynews.comfinance17 days ago
European Union to Cap Tariff-Free Steel Imports Starting Wednesday
The European Union will restrict the volume of tariff-free steel its member states can import beginning Wednesday. The measure is intended to shield the bloc's steel sector from global overcapacity.
Al Jazeeraworld17 days ago
EU and China Agree on Trade Talks After Record Chinese Surplus and New EU Tariffs
European Union trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic hosted Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels on June 30 for talks. Sefcovic stated that rising Chinese exports and shrinking EU market share in China are unsustainable. The sides agreed to four workstreams for October n…
citizen.co.zaworld17 days ago
EU Sets Lower Steel Import Quotas Starting July, Cutting South Korea’s Share by 20 Percent
The European Union will cut tariff-free steel import quotas sharply starting July 1. South Korea receives a reduced allocation of 2.07 million tons but faces a smaller percentage cut than the overall EU reduction.
dailykos.comfinance18 days ago
Company Files Claims for Tariff Refund of About $88 Million
The company filed claims seeking a refund of approximately $88 million in tariffs. It will record $27 million in cost of goods sold and $61 million in positive non-recurring income in North America operating results for the second quarter of 2026.
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dailykos.comfinance18 days ago
U.S. companies receive tariff refunds ahead of June deadline
The federal government is distributing billions in tariff refunds to companies before the end of June. The payments follow a Supreme Court ruling that found the tariffs unlawful.
csmonitor.comworld18 days ago
U.S., Canada, Mexico begin July 1 trade review
The three countries must decide by July 1 whether to keep, change, or end the USMCA trade pact. President Trump has already placed tariffs on Canada and Mexico while the countries prepare to co-host the 2026 World Cup.
Yonhappolitics19 days ago
EU Plans July 1 Steel Tariff Tightening as Talks With South Korea Continue
Ugo Astuto stated that intensive consultations on the European Union's revised steel safeguards will conclude imminently with a productive outcome. The measures take effect July 1 and follow a June summit where South Korean President Lee Jae Myung raised concerns.
vancouversun.comworld20 days ago
British Columbia Premier David Eby Starts Trade Trip to China Focused on Forestry and LNG
Eby will pitch forestry products and an LNG expansion in Kitimat to Chinese partners. The province seeks to double international trade while navigating U.S. and Chinese tariffs.
rediff.comfinance21 days ago
Trump Says 100% Tariffs Will Apply to Any Country Imposing Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Firms
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Friday that any nation imposing a digital services tax on American companies will face 100% tariffs on its exports to the United States. The measure would override existing trade deals and targets European countries considering such taxes.
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The Independentpolitics19 days agoUpdated
Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Imports from Countries with Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Firms
President Trump stated Friday that any country imposing a digital services tax on American companies will face immediate 100% tariffs on its exports to the United States. The measure would override existing trade deals and targets European nations considering such levies.
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Fox Newsscience21 days ago
Trump Administration Opens Section 301 Probe Into German Drug Pricing
The investigation follows Germany's proposal to pay less for U.S.-developed medicines. It will run through the fall with a public hearing set for Sept. 22. The move echoes an earlier tariff threat that led the United Kingdom to raise payments.
asiaone.comfinance22 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State Describes Tariff as Semantics Issue
The U.S. Secretary of State stated that labels such as toll or fee for a tariff amount to semantics. The remarks addressed how different terms describe the same policy measure.
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news.sky.combusiness24 days ago
UK Energy Price Cap Rises 13 Percent July 1 While 27 Fixed Tariffs Remain Below New Level
The cap increase affects more than 18 million households on standard variable tariffs. GB News reported that consumers have one week to switch to fixed deals offering up to 284 pounds in savings.
Semaforworld25 days ago
China Imposes Export Restrictions on 10 U.S. Companies
China barred its firms from supplying dual-use equipment to 10 U.S. companies, including two rare-earths producers backed by Washington. The restrictions took effect June 22, 2026. They follow a similar but shorter action last year tied to U.S. tariffs.
Los Angeles Timespolitics26 days ago
California Bills on Data-Center Tariffs and Water Reporting Advance in Legislature
State lawmakers advance four measures on grid costs, CEQA reviews and consumption data after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025 veto of an earlier water-reporting bill.
automotiveworld.comtechnology27 days ago
Renault Twingo E-Tech Priced from €19,490 as EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs Remain in Place
Renault’s new city car launches next year in the UK at about £18,000. European makers are cutting size and cost to compete with Chinese rivals.