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Trump Threatens Cooking Oil Trade Ban With China

Cutting off cooking oil trade could have wide-ranging effects for the American heartland and in energy markets. Used cooking oil is a feedstock for biofuels such as renewable diesel.

October 15, 2025
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Greer Says China Trade Tensions Could Subside Soon

Weve been pretty successful in finding a path forward with them in the past so we think well be able to work through it, Jamieson Greer said Oct. 14 in an interview with CNBC.

October 14, 2025
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Trump Approves Alaska Road Project, Stake in Trilogy Metals

President Donald Trump on Oct. 6 ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.

October 7, 2025
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US, Chinese Negotiators to Meet in London for Trade Talks

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Chinese negotiators will resume trade talks on June 9 in London, as the worlds two largest economies look to resolve a simmering dispute over tariffs.

June 6, 2025
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Small-Package Tariff Exemption Ends Today

Small-value packages shipped to the U.S. from China will no longer be exempted from tariffs starting May 2, when President Donald Trumps move against the de minimis exemption takes effect.

May 2, 2025
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Trump Floats Exceptions for Auto Parts Facing 25% US Tariffs

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up U.S. manufacturing.

April 14, 2025
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April 2 Tariffs to Take Immediate Effect, White House Says

President Donald Trumps sweeping tariffs will take immediate effect after they are announced April 2, his top spokeswoman said.

April 1, 2025