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Trump to Impose 50% Copper Tariff, Delay Drug Duties

I believe the tariff on copper were going to make it 50%, President Donald Trump said when asked by a reporter what the rate on those products would be.

July 8, 2025
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Trump Says Aug. 1 Tariff Deadline Wont Be Extended

President Donald Trump said he would not offer any extensions to a new Aug. 1 deadline for nations to begin paying so-called reciprocal tariffs.

July 8, 2025
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A Look at the 14 Countries That Received Trade Letters

Here's a look at the 14 countries that received letters from President Donald Trump outlining higher tariffs theyll face if they dont make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.

July 8, 2025
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Trump Sends Tariff Threat Letters to Allied Nations

The letters issued July 7 so far appeared to largely be a novel method of again punting a looming July 9 deadline for so-called reciprocal tariffs until at least the beginning of August.

July 7, 2025
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Trump Shifts Tariff Start to Aug. 1 as Deal Deadline Looms

U.S. officials signaled that trading partners will have until Aug. 1 before the tariffs kick in. Trading partners face a July 9 deadline to reach a deal.

July 7, 2025
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Nike Likely to Hike Prices More After Vietnam Tariff Deal

Nike will face pressure to raise prices higher than expected after the U.S. and Vietnam reportedly reached a new trade agreement that boosts tariffs, according to an analyst.

July 3, 2025
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Canada Exports to US Keep Falling as Tariffs Curb Shipments

Canadas share of exports destined for the U.S. shrank to the smallest proportion since at least 1997, excluding the COVID pandemic. Shipments to other countries reached a new high.

July 3, 2025
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Trump Aims to Shut Loopholes China Uses to Evade Tariffs

President Donald Trumps trade deal with Vietnam targets practices China has long used to skirt U.S. tariffs: the shifting of production to Southeast Asia and the origin washing of exports.

July 3, 2025
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Carney Meets With Automakers as Canadas Factories Show Strain

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with automotive executives July 2 to discuss how to help auto plants that have been choked by U.S. tariffs.

July 3, 2025
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BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trumps Trade War

Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trumps trade policies.

July 2, 2025