Latest News Updates From Josh Boak

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Trump Pushes Tariff Start Date Back 7 Days

When Trump signed the order late July 31 imposing new tariffs, the start date of the punishing import taxes was pushed back seven days so the tariff schedule could be updated.

August 1, 2025
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Trump Announces 90-Day Negotiating Period With Mexico

Trump said that goods from Mexico imported into the U.S. would continue to face a 25% tariff, and that autos would face a 25% tariff, while copper, aluminum and steel would be taxed at 50%.

July 31, 2025
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Trade Deal With Japan Lowers Threatened Tariff to 15%

The 15% tax on imported Japanese goods is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1.

July 23, 2025
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Trump to Put Tariffs of Over 10% on Smaller Nations

President Donald Trump told reporters July 15 that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

July 16, 2025
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Trump Plans to Hike Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries.

July 11, 2025
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Analysis Shows Trump’s Tariffs Would Cost Employers $82.3B

An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans.

July 2, 2025
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Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU as Trade War Intensifies

President Donald Trump on May 23 threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.

May 23, 2025
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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
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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
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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