tariffs News Updates

Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Trump Trade War Sparks Run on US Warehouses

U.S. importers looking to sidestep Trump administration tariffs are seeking space in a type of warehouse that lets them stash merchandise for as long as five years without paying duties.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business

California to Sue to Stop Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said April 16 that his state will file a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business

Trump to Join Trade Talks With Japanese at White House

President Donald Trump said he’s joining some of his top economic advisers on April 16 for negotiations at the White House over tariffs and trade with a top Japanese official.

April 16, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics

Mexico Halts Fuel Imports at Texas Border as Inspections Rise

Fuel shipments from Texas headed to Mexico have ground to a halt as the Mexican government cracks down on imports over tax payments.

April 15, 2025
Government, Business

EU Expects US Tariffs to Stay as Talks Make Little Progress

The European Union and U.S. made scant progress bridging trade differences this week as U.S. officials indicated that the bulk of the U.S. tariffs imposed on the bloc will not be removed.

April 15, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

Canada Exempts Tariffs on Automakers That Stay in Country

The Canadian government said it will allow automakers to import a number of U.S.-made cars and trucks without tariffs, as long as the companies keep manufacturing vehicles in Canada.

April 15, 2025
Government, Business, Technology

Trump Announces Chips, Drug Probes, Opening Door to Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s administration pressed forward with plans to impose tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports by initiating probes led by the Commerce Department.

April 14, 2025
Government, Business

Trump’s Tariff Rationale Challenged in Suit by Small Firms

Several small U.S. businesses sued President Donald Trump over his “Liberation Day” tariffs in the latest legal challenge to a cornerstone of his foreign agenda.

April 14, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

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
Government, Business, Technology

Tariff Exemptions on Electronics Could Be Temporary

Tariff exemptions announced April 11 on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said April 13.

April 14, 2025