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Trump to Put Tariffs of Over 10% on Smaller Nations

President Donald Trump told reporters July 15 that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.

July 16, 2025
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Trump Plans to Hike Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

President Donald Trump said in a letter that he will raise taxes on many imported goods from Canada to 35%, deepening a rift between two North American countries.

July 11, 2025
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Analysis Shows Trump’s Tariffs Would Cost Employers $82.3B

An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans.

July 2, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU as Trade War Intensifies

President Donald Trump on May 23 threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25% tariff on Apple products unless iPhones are made in America.

May 23, 2025
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Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on April 9 abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

April 9, 2025
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Risky ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Could Reshape Economy

After weeks of White House hype and public anxiety, President Donald Trump is set April 2 to announce a barrage of self-described reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike.

April 2, 2025
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Economist: Tariffs Risk ‘Irreparable Damage’ to US Carmakers

Noted economist Arthur Laffer warns in a new analysis that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could weaken the ability of U.S. automakers to compete with their foreign counterparts.

March 28, 2025
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Trump: Nations That Buy Venezuelan Oil Will Face 25% Tariff

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela as well as imposing new tariffs on the country itself.

March 24, 2025
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Trump Says Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Will Proceed March 4

President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4, in addition to doubling the 10% universal tariff charged on imports from China.

February 27, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Directs Government to Consider Tariffs on Copper

President Donald Trump on Feb. 25 directed the government to consider possible tariffs on copper, the latest move by the White House to tax a wide array of imports and reshape global trade.

February 25, 2025

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