Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin agreed to postpone until next week their plan to use expedited Senate procedures to pass a permanent legislative ban on Chinese cars in the United States. The delay comes as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the US for meetings with President Trump.
The Trump administration is preparing a 90-day ban on diesel exports to address record-high fuel prices, despite opposition from Energy Secretary Chris Wright and industry leaders who warn it could backfire and raise other fuel costs.
India has proposed eight safeguards for plurilateral trade agreements at the World Trade Organization, marking a shift from its traditional opposition to such deals. The safeguards aim to preserve consensus-based decision-making and protect the rights of non-participating countries.
President Trump's escalating tariffs on Canadian imports and Canada's retaliatory measures are creating political challenges for Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, particularly in states with economies closely tied to Canadian trade like Michigan and Maine. Rising gas prices and cost of living concerns are intensifying as the trade dispute affects voters in competitive races.
Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, prompting President Trump to escalate the trade war by banning Canadian dairy, alcohol, and motorcycle imports starting September 29. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will reduce its economic reliance on the United States.
President Donald Trump declared on social media that Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier will no longer be permitted to sell planes in the United States, calling the jets "not good enough." The threat comes amid an ongoing US-Canada trade war that has seen the US impose 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports since August 22.
Copper prices surged to an all-time high above $14,600 per metric ton on the London Metal Exchange in early September 2026, driven by mounting concerns over tight mine supply, weak output outside the US, and the prospect of potential US tariffs that sent buyers scrambling for the metal.
President Trump intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, threatening to cut off trade with countries with which the US has a deficit if the central bank does not comply. He made the comments after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced at the G20 Innovation Ministerial that semiconductor manufacturers must build facilities in the US or face tariffs, creating uncertainty for South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK hynix who have $41 billion in planned US investments. South Korea confirmed it is in discussions with the US about chip investments amid the tariff concerns.
President Donald Trump declared that Canada-based aircraft manufacturer Bombardier will no longer be allowed to sell in the United States unless the company begins manufacturing its planes on American soil, escalating the ongoing trade dispute with Canada. Trump posted on social media that Bombardier's aircraft 'aren't good enough' and stated 'If they want our Market, they must build here.'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 19 of 20 G20 finance ministers agreed to address global economic imbalances caused by cheap exports, but China's objection prevented a joint statement at the September 2026 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on over 700 American products worth approximately $27.6 billion, matching 'dollar for dollar' the duties President Donald Trump imposed over the weekend. The tariffs target key US industries including cosmetics, dairy, wood products, and outdoor equipment as the trade war between the neighboring allies escalates.
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50% on over 700 American products worth approximately $27.6 billion, matching 'dollar for dollar' the duties President Donald Trump imposed over the weekend. The tariffs target key US industries including cosmetics, dairy, wood products, and outdoor equipment as the trade war between the neighboring allies escalates.
President Donald Trump's decision to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports to lower grocery prices is facing criticism from Republican lawmakers in agricultural states, who warn the move could harm American ranchers and producers. Questions remain about the terms of the deal.
Canada struck back with matching tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of US imports, including steel, dairy products, appliances and farm equipment, after the United States imposed 50 percent duties on Canadian goods following failed trade negotiations. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada would match US tariffs "dollar-for-dollar" and provide aid to affected businesses and workers.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products on August 22, 2026, after last-ditch negotiations failed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory "dollar-for-dollar" tariffs starting September 8, saying the countries won't return to their old relationship.
China firmly opposed new US tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components imposed by President Donald Trump last week, calling them discriminatory and demanding their immediate withdrawal. A Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson condemned the Section 232 tariffs during a regular press conference.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, including from key US allies, set to take effect in 21 days. The measures cite national security concerns and aim to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China.
President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 100% tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their components, including from key U.S. allies. The administration cited excessive reliance on foreign sources, particularly China, as the rationale for the trade measure.
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled in favor of President Donald Trump's 2025 decision to rescind the 'de minimis' exemption that allowed imports under $800 to enter the country tariff-free. The ruling affects cheap imports from Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein and represents a rare win for the president in the trade court's review of emergency economic powers.
President Donald Trump extended a waiver of the Jones Act for another 90 days, allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil, fertilizers, and other commodities between U.S. ports, but imposed new limits after pressure from shipbuilders. The extension, effective August 17, aims to keep fuel costs down as the war in Iran disrupts crude oil flows.
Canada and the United States are in tense trade negotiations with Ottawa considering concessions including ending provincial alcohol bans to avoid new tariffs set to take effect in less than two weeks. Prime Minister Mark Carney characterized the talks as 'nasty' after President Trump criticized Canadian leadership.
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has signed a 20-year, $3.1 billion concession agreement with Nigeria's Bergmans Security Consultants and Supplies Ltd to implement a continent-wide customs system aimed at boosting intra-African trade.
President Trump is preparing to impose tariffs and minimum prices on imported polysilicon to boost domestic production of the material used in semiconductors and solar panels, with officials considering a months-long delay in collection.
The Trump administration will announce a 15% tariff and price floor system on polysilicon and related products as early as Thursday, targeting China's 93.5% control of the critical material used in solar panels and semiconductors. The measures follow a Section 232 national security investigation launched in July 2025.
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting regulations to ban U.S. imports of new Chinese optical modules and data center components, causing Chinese AI hardware stocks like Zhongji Innolight to slump while U.S. optical communication stocks such as Lumentum surged over 13%.
A coalition of 25 states, primarily Democratic-led, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Monday challenging new tariffs on dozens of countries, arguing they are an unlawful pretext to replace import taxes the Supreme Court struck down in February 2026.
The Department of Homeland Security added 43 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List on July 31, 2026, bringing the total to 187 entities. The expansion targets companies across pharmaceutical, metals, cotton, food, and lithium sectors, including major capacitor manufacturer Hunan Aihua Group, over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Russia has extended its restrictions on diesel and gasoline exports until January 31, 2027, prioritizing domestic fuel supply despite announcing just days earlier that the diesel ban would be lifted once the domestic market recovered. The extension includes some exceptions for direct producers starting September 1.
Two groups of small businesses filed legal challenges in U.S. Court of International Trade against the Trump administration's new global tariffs that took effect Friday, targeting over 60 countries including Canada, Mexico, and the EU. The lawsuits came just as temporary 10% worldwide tariffs expired.
The Trump administration announced tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, including the European Union, over alleged failures to enforce forced labor import bans. The duties will take effect at the same moment temporary 10% global tariffs expire, although a senior administration official disputed describing them as a direct replacement.
A new 25% US tariff on Brazilian goods including farm machinery, wood products, ethanol and apparel took effect on July 22, 2026, affecting about $7.2 billion of Brazil's roughly $38 billion in 2025 exports to the United States, according to ApexBrasil. Brazil said it would reciprocate, although Vice President Geraldo Alckmin later said the government would seek a negotiated resolution instead of retaliating.
President Trump announced that generic drug manufacturers must relocate production to the United States by August 2028 or face 100% import duties, threatening the supply of low-cost medicines used by millions of Americans.
President Donald Trump ordered 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian imports worth nearly $20 billion, including wine, dairy products, hockey gear and cement, citing what the U.S. administration called discriminatory treatment of American autos, alcohol and dairy goods. The tariffs are scheduled to take effect on August 19, 2026, while Canada has said it is ready to intensify trade talks.
American automakers and suppliers are racing to replace Chinese-made connectivity hardware and software in vehicles as federal restrictions take effect, with bans on Chinese connectivity software beginning with 2027 models and hardware restrictions starting with 2030 model years. The shift has spurred new domestic suppliers like Eagle Wireless while affecting companies like Polestar, which faces a U.S. sales ban over Chinese technology concerns.
A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to President Donald Trump calling for trade investigations into European Union digital policies, arguing that EU tech rules unfairly target American Big Tech companies. The push comes amid broader tensions over EU technology regulation and Trump administration efforts to challenge European enforcement actions.
President Donald Trump is poised to impose fresh tariffs on approximately 60 countries as soon as this week, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff expiring Friday with new rates ranging from 10% to 12.5%. The move includes a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing discriminatory treatment of U.S. products.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers called on the Trump administration Thursday to take action against imports of partially finished solar cells that they say are being used to dodge trade duties and improperly claim federal manufacturing tax credits.
The Trump administration has been forced to issue between $77-81 billion in customs duty refunds in 2026 after the Supreme Court ruled his tariff policy unlawful earlier this year. Trump reportedly expressed anger at the justices, saying he was 'absolutely ashamed' of them.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the first visit by a Philippine leader in over a decade, while separately securing a pipeline investment agreement with British Columbia aimed at reducing Canada's economic dependence on the United States amid ongoing trade tensions.
The European Union has halved its duty-free steel import quota to address overcapacity concerns, but reached agreements with more than a dozen countries including the UK for better individual rates than the baseline reduction.
The European Union introduced a €3 customs charge on small parcels and low-value e-commerce imports effective July 1, 2026, ending the tax-free exemption for purchases from platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. The European Commission says the measure aims to prevent the 'desertification' of European high streets and address unfair competition from Chinese online retailers.
The U.S. Trade Representative has initiated a formal trade investigation into Germany's plan to reduce spending on pharmaceutical products, examining whether the pricing policies are unreasonable or discriminatory. The probe could result in retaliatory tariffs on German goods.
European leaders and G7 nations are responding to concerns about a flood of cheap Chinese exports threatening key industries, echoing fears of the original 'China shock' that disrupted Western manufacturing. The issue has become a central topic at the G7 summit as countries weigh policy responses to growing trade imbalances.
Cuba claims its healthcare system is struggling under US energy sanctions affecting children's health and daily life, even as US exports to Cuba have jumped dramatically in 2026 through businesses exploiting a trade loophole to send fuel, food, vehicles and other goods past Trump administration sanctions.
The Trump administration is seeking to raise regional content requirements for North American-built vehicles to 82% to qualify for preferential treatment under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with half of that value required to be produced in the United States. The proposal comes amid broader tariff actions affecting the auto industry.
China unveiled new regulations aimed at countering 'unjustified' extraterritorial use of foreign laws, threatening EU firms with reciprocal measures if the bloc targets Chinese companies under proposed cybersecurity regulations. The move is seen as reinforcing China's 'legal shield' against external pressure amid the Iran war and Panama port dispute.
Colombia responded to Ecuador's tariff hike by imposing a 100% import tax on Ecuadorian goods, escalating a trade dispute amid cross-border tensions over illicit drugs and the fate of politician Jorge Glas.
The White House is negotiating new drug-pricing agreements with smaller biotechnology companies facing the threat of 100% tariffs on imported medicines, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the meetings.
President Trump announced 100% tariffs on brand-name pharmaceutical imports and their active ingredients as part of efforts to bring drug manufacturing to the U.S. The administration is negotiating pricing deals with smaller drugmakers, with numerous carveouts expected.
President Donald Trump ordered an immediate end to all trade with NATO ally Spain during the alliance's summit in Ankara, Turkey, citing inadequate defense spending and Spain's blocking of US military bases for Iran bombing operations. US officials are compiling a list of Spanish goods for potential embargo, a move that would affect billions in bilateral trade despite EU rules requiring bloc-wide trade negotiations.
President Donald Trump announced that imported generic drugs will face no tariffs for two years starting August 1, 2026, after which tariffs will rise to 100% in August 2028 and 200% from 2029 onward. The policy aims to encourage domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing but raises concerns about future drug price increases for consumers.
