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U.S. lifts India tariff tied to Russia oil

The White House has lifted a 25% tariff on imports from India after determining the country has taken steps to stop buying Russian oil and align more closely with U.S. security goals. The order, signed ... more
Stimulus Update: $2,000 Tariff Dividend Status Heading into 2026

As tax refund season kicks off in January, millions of Americans are once again asking a familiar question: Is a new stimulus check coming? The short answer: No stimulus or tariff dividend checks are scheduled ... more
Asia’s factories weaken as U.S. tariffs cut export demand

Asia’s manufacturing sector slowed sharply in October as U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump reduced export orders and weakened demand, according to Reuters. New purchasing managers’ indexes showed that factory growth in China and South ... more
Turkey caught in the crossfire of U.S. Tariff Strategy

As the United States sharpens its economic tools to counter Russia’s war in Ukraine, a recent proposal by Senator Lindsey Graham to impose sweeping secondary tariffs on countries importing Russian energy has raised concerns not ... more
US economy today: Trade tensions rise, AI disruption looms, retail tourism lags

The US economy is being reshaped by a combination of aggressive trade policies, technological disruption, and a cooling retail tourism sector—creating uncertainty across industries and global markets. Tariff shockwaves: Trump’s trade agenda remakes global supply ... more
U.S. futures inch higher as Trump tariffs keep markets cautious

Stock futures climbed modestly Wednesday morning, July 9, with investors digesting a barrage of tariff announcements from President Donald Trump and bracing for the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes later today. Dow futures rose 71 points ... more
Trump tariffs update: August deadline set as stock market reacts

President Donald Trump’s trade strategy is back in the headlines this week as new tariff threats shake global markets. On July 8, 2025, Trump confirmed a sweeping set of new tariffs on over a dozen ... more
Trump administration doubles aluminum tariffs to 50% to combat foreign dumping

On Tuesday President Donald Trump signed a proclamation doubling tariffs on imported aluminum and steel products from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The move marks the ... more
Tariffs trigger rising retail prices at Walmart, Ford, Shein

U.S. shoppers are starting to feel the sting of steep new tariffs, with price increases now hitting everything from clothing and seafood to power tools and cars. Retailers including Walmart, Ford, and Shein have confirmed ... more
Trump tariffs may raise prices despite Walmart pledge

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Walmart will absorb some of President Trump’s tariffs, but warned that consumers could still face higher prices, according to USA TODAY. Bessent said Walmart CEO Doug McMillon emphasized efforts to ... more
Trump suspends China tariff hike amid trade talks

President Donald Trump signed a new executive order on May 12, 2025, suspending planned tariff increases on Chinese imports for 90 days. The move comes as the U.S. and China engage in direct trade talks ... more
Small business owners face uphill climb to wealth amid economic uncertainty

A new report by Gallup, JPMorgan Chase, and the Kauffman Foundation offers critical insights into the role of small business ownership in shaping wealth, financial stability, and the broader U.S. economy. At a time when ... more
Markets, Crypto Rally on Trade Optimism; Bitcoin Surges Past $103K

U.S. stock futures edged higher Friday morning, building on two consecutive days of gains. At the same time, Bitcoin surged over $103,000 reaching a 2025 high. This as investors remained optimistic about potential tariff rollbacks ... more
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile warn customers of price hikes

The three largest U.S. phone carriers—AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile—are warning customers to expect price hikes in the coming months. Executives say rising tariffs and supply chain disruptions are forcing companies to pass higher costs onto ... more
Trump confronts Amazon over plan to show tariff costs on product listings

President Donald Trump personally called Jeff Bezos on Tuesday morning after learning Amazon considered showing U.S. tariff costs directly on some product listings, sparking a sharp political standoff over the visibility of rising import prices ... more
Shein, Temu hike prices after Trump tariffs hit

Prices on budget shopping giants Shein and Temu have surged after President Trump’s new tariffs took effect, with some items more than tripling in cost, according to Bloomberg data. Shein raised prices on top products ... more
Amazon backs off tariff display plan after Trump call

Amazon walked back a reported plan to display Trump tariff costs on product pages after the president personally called Jeff Bezos to object, according to the company and White House officials. The report sparked swift ... more
Trump Tariffs Already Driving Prices Higher, Shoppers Say

Less than a month after President Donald Trump enacted sweeping new tariffs on foreign goods, American consumers are already feeling the pinch at the checkout line — and they’re sounding off online. A rapidly growing ... more
Roofing material prices spike as U.S. tariffs squeeze supply chain

A $65 box of nails now costs more than $300 for some roofing contractors—and it’s just the beginning. As of April 2025, tariffs on imported steel are sending shockwaves through the construction industry. Contractors are ... more


