Bill pushed to avoid congressional approval on mailable tariff adjustments. Senator Rick Scott of Florida introduced a bill to grant federal trade authorities additional control over tariffs on other…
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Senate Passes Sanctions on Russia
The measure was one of the late Senator Graham’s top priorities. The U.S. Senate passed a sanctions package against Russia on Friday. The late Senator Lindsey Graham had…
Read MoreWhite House Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Countries After USTR Forced Labor Investigation
The trade representative stated, “It’s well past time for our trading partners” to ban the import of goods produced with forced labor. President Donald Trump’s administration is imposing…
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U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil
The U.S. Trade Representative stated that Brazil’s trade practices “burden or restrict the commerce of American farmers, workers, innovators, and exporters.” U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced…
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U.S. Anticipates Changes to USMCA Trade Agreement
The U.S. trade representative participated in a virtual meeting with Canadian and Mexican officials this week. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spoke about the plans of President Trump’s…
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President Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Aluminum, Copper, and Steel
Following the Commerce Secretary’s recommendation, tariffs on certain aluminum and steel products were reduced from 25% to 15%. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation this week lowering the…
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President Trump Lifts Whisky Tariffs After UK Royal Visit
Kentucky whiskey producers expressed the pressure they were experiencing from increased costs due to tariffs. President Donald Trump moved to lift tariffs on certain imports between Scotland and…
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Administration Announces Planned Tariff Increase on European Vehicle Imports
The proposal would raise duties on EU cars and trucks amid ongoing trade tensions. President Donald Trump announced plans last week to increase tariffs on cars and trucks…
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President Announces Pharmaceutical and Metals Tariffs After National Security Review
His plan sets tiered drug duties tied to domestic production and revises steel, aluminum, and copper import calculations. President Trump issued a proclamation last week imposing new tariffs…
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President Trump Postpones Beijing Summit with Chinese President Xi
The trip is being rescheduled for a few weeks later as President Trump focuses on military operations in Iran. President Donald Trump confirmed that his trip to Beijing,…
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