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Canada Plans Grants to Offset Soaring US Lumber Duties

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Aug. 5 the guarantees will ensure forestry companies of all sizes can maintain and restructure their operations.

August 5, 2025
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Switzerland’s President Rushes to Washington to Avert Tariffs

Trump last week announced that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a 39% tariff starting Aug. 7.

August 5, 2025
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Caterpillar Misses Profit Estimates as Tariffs Push Up Costs

Caterpillar — seen as a bellwether of the health of the global economy — saw total sales slip in both construction and resource industries.

August 5, 2025
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Copper Gains After Trump Spares Refined Metal From Tariff

Copper rose as traders digested President Donald Trump’s decision to spare the most traded form of the metal from his 50% tariff, while a mine accident in Chile raised supply concerns. 

August 4, 2025
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Trump Says US to Hike India’s Tariffs Over Russian Oil Buys

Trump last week announced a 25% rate on Indian exports. He also threatened more duties if India continued to buy oil from Russia.

August 4, 2025
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EU Awaits Trump Actions on Car Tariffs, Exemptions This Week

Under the terms agreed with Washington, the 27-nation bloc faces a 15% U.S. tariff on most of its exports. That rate would also apply to cars rather than the current 25% level.

August 4, 2025
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Tractor Makers Warn That Tariffs Will Raise Machinery Prices

Farmers will soon start feeling the impact from President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the form of higher prices for the machines used to plant, treat and harvest fields.

August 1, 2025
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Trucking Reacts to Trump's Sweeping Tariffs

Trucking and logistics companies react to President Donald Trump's sweeping round of tariffs on dozens of trading partners announced Aug. 1.

August 1, 2025
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Greer Says Possible Tariff Court Loss Won’t Impact Plans

A top administration official signaled confidence that President Donald Trump’s trade plans will survive even if the sweeping global tariffs are ultimately deemed illegal.

August 1, 2025
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Trump Tariff Blitz Unleashes Delayed Shock to Global Economy

At an average of 15%, the world is still facing some of the steepest U.S. tariffs since the 1930s, roughly six times higher than they were a year ago.

August 1, 2025