Tariffs

The U.S. is beginning trade talks with Japan, but it's lagging behind European and Asian Pacific countries that already have new trade deals in place.

Last year, the Trump administration imposed new tariffs on roughly $280 billion worth of U.S. imports — everything from solar panels and washing machines, steel and aluminum, and about half of what we import from China. In response, Ford, Coca-Cola, Walmart and other large companies have warned about the impact of tariffs on their bottom […]

In June of last year, the Trump administration imposed the Section 232 tariffs, 10 percent on imported aluminum and 25 percent on imported steel. Many small businesses applied for exclusions, hoping to avoid the costly tariffs. It’s been a slow process for many applicants, made slower by the government shutdown. Todd Adams is president of […]

There are many mixed signals on China's economy in 2019.

As of this week, there are some tariffs around the world that are falling. Six Pacific Rim nations, including Japan, Australia and Mexico, are lowering tariffs for a number of products and services, with five other countries set to join in once their governments formally ratify the deal. Notably absent from the party? The United […]

2018 was a busy year for U.S. trade policy and the 2019 outlook looks just as hectic.

The U.S. has delayed a tariff hike for 90 days while it negotiates with China.

The reduction includes 8,100 white-collar workers, some of whom will take buyouts and others who will be laid off.