Latest News Updates From Josh Boak

Government, Business, Breaking News

Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on April 9 abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

April 9, 2025
Government, Business

Risky ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Could Reshape Economy

After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set April 2 to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.

April 2, 2025
Government, Business

Economist: Tariffs Risk ‘Irreparable Damage’ to US Carmakers

Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.

March 28, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Trump: Nations That Buy Venezuelan Oil Will Face 25% Tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the country itself.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Will Proceed March 4

President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.

February 27, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Directs Government to Consider Tariffs on Copper

President Donald Trump on Feb. 25 directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.

February 25, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Signs Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs on Trade Partners

President Donald Trump on Feb. 13 rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering broader confrontation.

February 13, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Readies Matching Tariffs on Trade Partners

President Donald Trump plans to sign an order as soon as Feb. 12 that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.

February 12, 2025
Government, Business

Trump Risks Inflation With Steel, Aluminum Tariffs

President Donald Trump on Feb. 10 removed the exceptions and exemptions from his 2018 tariffs on steel, meaning that all steel imports will be taxed at a minimum of 25%. 

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trump: Tariffs Could Cause 'Some Pain'

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Feb. 2 that Americans could feel “some pain” from the emerging trade war triggered by his tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China.

February 3, 2025