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Monitoring 41 sources — USTR, CBP, CIT, Federal Register, WTO, White House, Politico, JOC, FreightWaves, and more.

CriticalPolicy UpdateMar 5, 2026

'China is falling across the board’: How the US is moving away from Chinese imports

Chinese goods now comprise less than 10 percent of U.S. imports.

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CriticalTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

What comes next after the top US court struck down Trump’s tariffs?

The US president has alternatives he can use to escalate his trade wars

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CriticalTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

Honda limits tariff impact via logistics, procurement tweaks

The automaker is also tackling supply gaps, but warns China rare earth supplies are emerging as a new risk.

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CriticalPolicy ChangeMar 5, 2026

Court of International Trade orders CBP to refund IEEPA tariffs — eligibility depends on entry status

The CIT has ordered CBP to remove IEEPA tariffs and issue refunds. Open entries: IEEPA should not be applied. Liquidated but not final (within 90 days

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HighTariff ChangeMar 20, 2026

Prestressed Concrete Steel Wire Strand From Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, and Thailand; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whethe

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HighTariff ChangeMar 20, 2026

CBP’s 4-part tariff refund process inches forward

The agency continues to test certain components of the system, including a refund consolidation capability, while ironing out the details of mass proc

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HighTariff ChangeMar 19, 2026

Forged Steel Fittings From India and South Korea; Notice of Commission Determination To Conduct Full Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it will proceed with full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 to determine whether revocation of the co

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HighTariff ChangeMar 19, 2026

Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol From China; Scheduling of an Expedited Five-Year Review

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whet

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HighTariff ChangeMar 19, 2026

Utility Scale Wind Towers From Canada, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Republic of Korea: Continuation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Orders

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 19, 2026

Mexico, Canada Boost Bilateral Energy Cooperation Under USMCA

Mexico and Canada are deepening bilateral cooperation on sustainability, clean energy and environmental governance under a framework aligned with the

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 19, 2026

The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review

The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review myarbrough Wed, 03/18/2026 - 16:33

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HighTariff ChangeMar 18, 2026

Market Access Committee adopts decision on recording the resolution of trade concerns

The WTO's Committee on Market Access (CMA) agreed at its 16-17 March meeting on procedures to improve how the resolution of trade concerns are recorde

HighTariff ChangeMar 17, 2026

Potential new US tariffs cloud sourcing strategies, peak season demand

Broad use of Section 301 tariffs, with 60 US trading partners now being scrutinized, provide a window into the administration’s next phase of tariff a

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 17, 2026

United States Announces Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at ThyssenKrupp Springs & Stabilizers de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

United States Announces Successful Resolution of Rapid Response Labor Mechanism Matter at ThyssenKrupp Springs & Stabilizers de México, S. de R.L.

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HighTariff ChangeMar 16, 2026

Trump starts putting his new tariff wall together

The administration is preparing to impose Section 301 duties supposedly against unfair trade

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HighTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

Tow-Behind Lawn Groomers and Certain Parts Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From the Republic of Türkiye: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from

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HighTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 14, 2026

American Workers, Farmers, and Manufacturers Applaud USTR-Launched Section 301 Investigations

American Workers, Farmers, and Manufacturers Applaud USTR-Launched Section 301 Investigations myarbrough Fri, 03/13/2026 - 19:06 WASHING

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 13, 2026

Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor

Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor myarbrough Thu, 03/12/2026 - 21:39

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 12, 2026

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors

USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations Relating to Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors myarbrough Wed, 03/11/2026 -

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HighTariff ChangeMar 12, 2026

Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Review of the Countervailing Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on certain kitchen appliance shelving and rack

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HighTariff ChangeMar 12, 2026

Steel Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Mexico: Final Results of the Expedited Second Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Mex

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HighTariff ChangeMar 12, 2026

Certain Kitchen Appliance Shelving and Racks From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of the Expedited Third Sunset Reviews of the Antidumping Duty Order

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) finds that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on kitchen appliance shelving and racks (kitchen r

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HighTariff ChangeMar 11, 2026

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Panel Decision

On March 6, 2026, the Binational Panel issued its Decision on the Redetermination on Remand in the matter of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Can

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HighTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

Lithium Hexafluorophosphate From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve

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HighTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

Fresh Garlic From the People's Republic of China: Notice of Court Decision Not in Harmony With Final Scope Ruling and Notice of Amended Final Scope Ruling Pursuant to Court Decision

On February 23, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (the Court) issued its final judgment in Export Packers Company Limited v. United States,

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HighTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

CBP lays out initial tariff refund plan that requires ‘minimal’ work from importers

Under the US Customs and Border Protection’s proposal, shippers will not have to sue the administration for refunds of the IEEPA tariffs and will rece

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

CBP says it can’t comply with court order for tariff refunds yet

The agency is confident it can implement a process that streamlines returns for now-defunct Trump administration levies in 45 days, according to a cou

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

Ferrovanadium From the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 6, 2026

The United States and Mexico Launch Review Process of the USMCA

The United States and Mexico Launch Review Process of the USMCA myarbrough Thu, 03/05/2026 - 14:10 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S Trade Represe

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

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HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Financial Times Op-Ed: The Year of the Tariff

Financial Times Op-Ed: The Year of the Tariff myarbrough Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:50 Published in the Financial Times December 22, 2025 The

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 3, 2026

Minister Sidhu advances Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement discussions during visit to India

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, to enhanc

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Truck Bed Covers From China; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Phosphate Fertilizers From Morocco and Russia; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Diamond Sawblades and Parts Thereof From China; Institution of a Five-Year Review

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted a review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Common Alloy Aluminum Sheet From Bahrain, Brazil, Croatia, Egypt, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Oman, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, and Turkey; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Twist Ties From China; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Standard Steel Welded Wire Mesh From Mexico; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Silicon Metal From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Kazakhstan, and Malaysia; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Seamless Carbon and Alloy Steel Standard, Line, and Pressure Pipe From Czechia, Russia, South Korea, and Ukraine; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Polyvinyl Alcohol From China and Japan; Institution of Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, to determine whether revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Cass, Caspian partner to tackle tariff costs

Cass Information Systems entered into a partnership with Caspian to help U.S. importers better navigate trade compliance and customs refunding. The po

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Ceramic Tile From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Orders

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Carbon and Certain Alloy Steel Wire Rod From Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Orders and Countervailing Duty Order

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Initiation of Five-Year (Sunset) Reviews

In accordance with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) is automatically initiating the five-year

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Notice of Scope Ruling Applications Filed in Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Proceedings

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) received scope ruling applications, requesting that scope inquiries be conducted to determine whether ident

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 27, 2026

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film, Sheet, and Strip From China, India, Taiwan, and United Arab Emirates; Scheduling of Expedited Five-Year Reviews

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whethe

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 27, 2026

Large Diameter Graphite Electrodes From China and India; Institution of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations and Scheduling of Preliminary Phase Investigations

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty inve

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 26, 2026

USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation, 2027 Report; Notice of Investigation and Scheduling of Public Hearing; Correction

Corrections are made to the deadlines for requesting to appear at the hearing, filing prehearing briefs and statements, submitting electronic copies o

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 26, 2026

Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide From the People's Republic of China: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

As a result of the determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of t

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 25, 2026

Float Glass Products From Malaysia: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination; Correction

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) published notice in the Federal Register of February 9, 2026, in which Commerce announced the final affirma

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 25, 2026

IEEPA tariff decision prompts flood of correction tools for refunds, customs entries

A number of forwarders and software vendors are providing products, often for free, to help shippers and customs brokers calculate refunds they may ha

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

Unwrought Palladium From Russia; Scheduling of the Final Phase of Countervailing Duty and Antidumping Duty Investigations

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-776 and 731-T

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 24, 2026

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904; Binational Panel Review: Notice of Panel Decision

On February 19, 2026, the Binational Panel issued its Decision on the Redetermination on Remand in the matter of Certain Softwood Lumber Products from

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

EU pauses U.S. trade deal as it seeks clarity over Trump's new 15% global tariffs

Frustrated European officials pushed Monday for clarification on how U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration of a 15% global tax on imports would af

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

What the IEEPA SCOTUS Ruling Means for American Freight

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. Within hours, the White House invoked Section 122 of the Tr

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

Importers face long road on tariff refunds

Importers are facing difficult decisions regarding refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s emergency tariffs.   The post Importers fa

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

News Wrap: Judge blocks release of a report on Trump's handling of classified documents

In our news wrap Monday, a federal judge is permanently blocking the release of a report on President Trump's handling of classified documents after h

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

U.S.-Indonesia Deal Draws Praise from American Farmers and Industry Leaders

U.S.-Indonesia Deal Draws Praise from American Farmers and Industry Leaders myarbrough Mon, 02/23/2026 - 14:09 WASHINGTON – Last week, P

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 21, 2026

USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation, 2027 Report

In accordance with section 202A(g)(2) of the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act ("the Act"), the U.S. International T

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 21, 2026

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Supreme Court IEEPA Decision

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on Supreme Court IEEPA Decision myarbrough Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:56 WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court’s de

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Why ships could be Trump’s not-so-secret tariff weapon

Trump could leverage fees on container imports to raise revenue after the Supreme Court declared his emergency tariffs illegal.  The post Why ships co

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

US Supreme Court rules against Trump in critical IEEPA tariff case

The 6-3 decision by the nation’s highest court to declare as illegal the global tariffs implemented by the US since last April’s so-called “Liberation

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 21, 2026

Imposing a Temporary Import Surcharge to Address Fundamental International Payments Problems

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by the

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 20, 2026

Minister Sidhu reinforces Canada’s first Defence Industrial Strategy

February 19, 2026 – Waterloo, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada Media are invited to an event in Waterloo, Ontario, with the Honourable Minister Mani

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 21, 2026

Parliamentary Secretary Naqvi visits Poland to champion Canada’s defence‑sector commercialization and nuclear cooperation

This week, Yasir Naqvi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade and to the Secretary of State (International Development), trav

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HighTariff ChangeMar 18, 2026

Trump's tariffs are causing harm to American manufacturers instead of benefiting them

The White House says the Republican president's policies will take time to make a difference.

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 18, 2026

Minister Anand to deliver remarks at the Chatham House Global Trade Conference in London, UK

March 18, 2026 – The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Chatham House Global Trade Confer

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HighTariff ChangeMar 18, 2026

Volkswagen Plans 50,000 Job Cuts in Germany by 2030

Volkswagen announced plans to eliminate about 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 as the company restructures operations amid growing competition from Chin

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HighTariff ChangeMar 17, 2026

Tariff of Tolls

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) and the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) of Canada, under internat

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HighTariff ChangeMar 16, 2026

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

Forty-one percent of companies in a KPMG survey are deploying AI to mitigate trade disruption.

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HighTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

Mexico, Germany Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Summary: Mexico is strengthening its economic partnership with Germany through the promotion of Plan México, positioning the country as a strategic de

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HighTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

Ongoing tariffs, Iran war weigh on aluminum prices

Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026 as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm.

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 14, 2026

Remarks by the Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, at the Empire Club on the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and trade diversification

Well good evening, everyone. Thank you for that kind introduction. I want to say thank you to the Empire Club for hosting us here today.

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HighTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

Trump’s temporary 10% tariff faces further legal scrutiny

Two businesses say the president is unlawfully leveraging the Section 122 statute, echoing similar arguments from a case filed by a cohort of states d

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 14, 2026

Minister Sidhu speaks with Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Mauro Vieira, Brazil’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, to advance negotiations

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 13, 2026

Federal Acquisition Regulation: Trade Agreements Thresholds

OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, or FAR Council) are issuing a final rule amending th

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HighTariff ChangeMar 13, 2026

Trump starts trade probes on Mexico, China as tariff fight intensifies

The White House has launched trade investigations into 16 U.S. trading partners, potentially paving the way for new tariffs. The post Trump starts tra

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 13, 2026

Minister Sidhu meets with Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade

Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, met with Manuel Tovar, Costa Rica’s Minister of Foreign Trade, to advance t

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HighTariff ChangeMar 12, 2026

Trump administration starts new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries — an effort that comes after the Suprem

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HighTariff ChangeMar 12, 2026

FMC says ‘closely monitoring’ carrier rate moves tied to Middle East war

The agency in charge of enforcing US shipping law reminded the market that any change in ocean tariffs must come with a 30-day notice period prior to

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HighTariff ChangeMar 11, 2026

Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

The retailer, which sued the Trump administration over now-defunct tariffs, is well positioned to navigate a still uncertain refund process, CEO Ron V

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HighTariff ChangeMar 11, 2026

De minimis: Case aiming to revive exemption can proceed, court rules

The lawsuit, which challenged the Trump administration’s elimination of the trade tool, was paused until the Supreme Court ruled on the presiden

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HighTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

The value of the WTO: An economics viewpoint in six instalments

Why do economies negotiate trade agreements? If unilateral free trade can benefit an economy, why do governments devote so much effort to negotiating

HighTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

24 states, Nintendo sue Trump over tariffs as refund fight grows

Dozens of U.S. states and thousands of companies are challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs in court. The post 24 states, Nintendo sue Trump o

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HighTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

As Trump tariff refund process takes shape, importers remain uncertain

Shippers face legal risks, unclear timelines and system gaps as they navigate a potentially complex rollout of tariff refund procedures

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 9, 2026

Statement on International Women’s Day

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade; the Honourable Randeep Sarai,

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HighTariff ChangeMar 7, 2026

Dairy Tariff-Rate Quota Import Licensing Program

This proposed rule would amend the regulation that provides for the issuance of annual licenses to import certain dairy articles under tariff-rate quo

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 6, 2026

Minister Sidhu concludes productive meeting on Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with European Union in Toronto

The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, yesterday advocated for forward-looking trade and economic cooperation during the fift

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

States sue Trump in bid to halt 10% global tariff

A lawsuit from a cohort of over 20 states argues the president overstepped his authority by failing to meet a never-before-used statute's requirem

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

Can reshoring and onshoring deliver manufacturing sustainability benefits?

Manufacturers may be weighing tariff costs, but they’re also assessing whether domestic production investments can help achieve supply chain res

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

CMA CGM adds direct India-USWC string as part of Asia network overhaul

The new express service comes amid expectations of a rebound in capacity demand with the easing of tariffs between the two countries and ongoing trade

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

News Wrap: More than 20 states sue Trump over planned 15% global tariff

In our news wrap Thursday, a group of states is suing the Trump administration over its planned 15% global tariff, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told

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HighTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

Multiple states sue over Trump's new global tariffs imposed after his Supreme Court loss

Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump's new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stingi

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HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Prices surge to highest level since 2022 as Middle East conflict escalates: PMI

U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the second month in a row, driven by new orders and backlog growth, as tariffs and rising oil prices inject u

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HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

House votes to disapprove of Trump’s Canada tariffs

Six Republicans voted in favor of the resolution, which now goes to the Senate. The president would almost certainly veto it.

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HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

TPM26: Volatile US trade policy undermines exporters: AgTC

The head of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition says US ag shippers face a plethora of changing tariffs and other measures that undermine their a

HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says

The Treasury Secretary also said he expects tariff rates struck down by the Supreme Court to return within the next five months, following ongoing tra

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HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

The Hill Op-Ed: US Agriculture is Back On Top and the World is Buying

The Hill Op-Ed: US Agriculture is Back On Top and the World is Buying myarbrough Wed, 03/04/2026 - 13:56 Published in The Hill March 2,

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HighTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

White House faces thousands of lawsuits as it tries to slow-walk tariff refunds

The Trump administration is attempting to delay the process for repaying importers for duties the Supreme Court struck down last month.

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 4, 2026

Minister Sidhu to host E.U. counterpart Commissioner Šefčovič on the future of Canada–EU cooperation under CETA

March 3, 2025 – The Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, will host his Excellency Maroš Šefčovič, European Union Commissioner

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HighTariff ChangeMar 3, 2026

Certain Disposable and Other Closed-System Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (Ends) Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 13, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Ac

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HighTariff ChangeMar 3, 2026

After Supreme Court tariff ruling, small businesses face fresh uncertainty

Even with some tariffs struck down, small businesses say policy volatility — not clarity — is shaping their supply chain decisions. The post After Sup

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HighPolicy UpdateMar 3, 2026

Minister Anand to give a keynote and participate to fireside chat at the Toronto Region Board of Trade

March 2, 2026 - The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a keynote address and participate in a fireside chat on the them

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HighTariff ChangeMar 3, 2026

Op-Ed by Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Secretary Brooke Rollins: US Agriculture is Back On Top and the World is Buying

Op-Ed by Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Secretary Brooke Rollins: US Agriculture is Back On Top and the World is Buying myarbrough Mon, 03/02/2026 - 12

HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

Notice of Request for Extension of a Previously Approved Information Collection and Request for Comment; Request for Comment on Designation of Confidential Information

This notice announces the intention of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) to request a three-year extension, under the Paperwork Red

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 28, 2026

FedEx, UPS, Oakley face lawsuits over Trump tariff refunds

A suit against FedEx for a refund of $36 in duties plus fees could expand to millions of plaintiffs if a judge certifies it as a class action in the w

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 26, 2026

Tariff volatility pushes global supply chains into regional reset in 2026

Trade uncertainty in the U.S. and beyond is reinforcing long-term supply chain decentralization, with companies betting on flexibility over political

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 25, 2026

WATCH: Trump says tariffs could replace income tax

On Friday, the Supreme Court delivered a major setback to Trump's agenda when it struck down his sweeping tariffs. Trump announced later he would reim

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 25, 2026

FedEx sues for tariff refund as Trump threatens new ‘obnoxious’ levies

Major importers are racing to recover tariff payments deemed unconstitutional while President Trump signals a fresh round of duties, keeping supply ch

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 25, 2026

Customer sues FedEx for refund after Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

A shipper has sued FedEx for repayment of tariffs collected on small parcels after the Supreme Court said the Trump administration was wrong to use em

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

Stocks drop after Trump ramps up new tariffs and investors dump potential AI losers

U.S. stocks slumped Monday after President Donald Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be lose

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

Trump’s 15% tariff move strains allies, injects volatility into freight market

With earlier tariffs struck down, the White House moved quickly to impose a uniform 15% rate — igniting legislative, diplomatic and market backlash. T

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 22, 2026

President Trump increases global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was raising the global tariff he wants to impose to 15%, up from 10% he had announced a day earlier.

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 22, 2026

Is flatbed signaling a manufacturing renaissance

Flatbed rejections have increased sharply in recent months and do not appear to be driven solely by tightening capacity or weather disruptions. The re

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HighPolicy UpdateFeb 22, 2026

Mexico, Canada Deepen Agri-Food Ties Amid US Decline

Mexico and Canada are moving to expand agri-food trade, facilitate meat exports and establish new sanitary protocols, as both governments report near

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

What to know about the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs

In its 6-3 opinion on Friday, the court ruled Trump's attempt to use an emergency powers law to enact the levies was not valid.

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

WATCH: Trump 'absolutely ashamed' of 'certain' Supreme Court justices after tariff decision

President Donald Trump slammed the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday for striking down global tariffs he imposed using the International Emergency Economic

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Brooks and Capehart on the tariff ruling and Trump's attacks on Supreme Court justices

David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including the Supreme Court's tariff

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Wyoming Gov. Gordon on tariffs, energy and environmental stewardship

President Trump welcomed both Democratic and Republican governors to the White House on Friday. As that meeting was underway, the Supreme Court handed

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Supreme Court curbs Trump’s tariff powers, reshaping 2026 trade outlook

Supreme Court rules President Donald Trump exceeded his authority under emergency law to impose tariffs on more than 90 U.S. trading partners. The pos

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Business owner who challenged Trump's tariffs reacts to Supreme Court decision

One of the plaintiffs in the Supreme Court case that overturned many of President Trump's tariffs is Rick Woldenberg. He's the owner of the Chicago-ba

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

What's next for consumers and the economy after the Supreme Court's tariff ruling

After the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's global tariffs, he pledged to keep most of them in place through other means. To discuss

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Trump slaps 10% global tariff after Supreme Court blocks emergency trade powers

President Donald Trump unveiled a new 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court ruled many of his prior tariffs were unconstitutional. The post Trump

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HighTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Why the Supreme Court ruled against Trump's tariffs

The Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs in a blow to his agenda. In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that he did not have the a

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MediumPolicy UpdateMar 19, 2026

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[Order Staying Unassigned Section 301 Cases]

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 16, 2026

Mitsubishi Motors Expands Parts Warehouse in Mexico

Summary: Mitsubishi Motors is expanding its automotive parts warehouse in the State of Mexico with logistics partner DHL Supply Chain, increasing capa

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MediumPolicy UpdateMar 13, 2026

USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor

USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor myarbrough Thu, 03/12/2026 - 21:32 WASH

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MediumPolicy UpdateMar 12, 2026

Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors

Fact Sheet: USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigations into Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors myarbrough Wed, 03/11/20

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

CBP tells judge it needs 45 days to start tariff refunds

The agency said it hopes to have a system in place to process an unprecedented volume of refund requests.

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MediumPolicy UpdateMar 4, 2026

Goodyear SLP Plant Faces Strike Deadline

A potential labor strike at Goodyear’s San Luis Potosi facility is advancing after negotiations over a 2026 wage increase stalled. Union representativ

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MediumTariff ChangeFeb 27, 2026

FedEx Seeks Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling

FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking the full refund of duties paid under the Trump administration’s emergency tariffs, following a US Supreme Court deci

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MediumTariff ChangeFeb 24, 2026

Mexico Meat Demand Outpaces Supply, Lifting Prices

Mexico’s meat consumption reached a record high in 2025, widening the gap between domestic production and demand, and increasing reliance on imports a

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MediumTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Ending Certain Tariff Actions

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Eco

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MediumTariff ChangeFeb 21, 2026

Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment for All Countries

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the International Emergency Eco

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MediumPolicy UpdateMar 20, 2026

Mexico Ramps Up Efforts to Protect Monarch Butterfly Migration

The governments of Mexico, the United States, and Canada are intensifying trilateral efforts to safeguard the monarch butterfly’s migration route acro

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 20, 2026

Volkswagen Cuts Jobs, Honda EV Reset: The Week in Automotive

In this week’s automotive news: Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts in Germany, while Honda scales back its EV plans, taking a US$15.7 billion hit. In Me

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 14, 2026

Ambassador Greer Signs the United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

Ambassador Greer Signs the United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade myarbrough Fri, 03/13/2026 - 16:46 WASHINGTON – Today, Un

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 10, 2026

Mexico Inflation Rises to 4.02% as Food Prices Increase

Consumer inflation in Mexico accelerated to 4.02% annually in February, its highest level since June 2025, driven largely by rising food prices. The i

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

Abercrombie Sales Top US$5 Billion, 2026 Growth Faces Headwinds

Abercrombie & Fitch reported record fourth-quarter and full-year net sales while forecasting muted growth for fiscal 2026, citing the impact of a 15%

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 6, 2026

24 states sue over Trump's latest tariffs

The states, led by New York, California, Oregon and Arizona, are asking the U.S. Court of International Trade to declare the new tariffs illegal and p

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Trump threatens 25 percent tariff on 'any country' that trades with Iran

The threat follows reports from human rights groups that hundreds of people have been killed in a brutal crackdown on protests against the regime that

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Bessent: 'The national emergency is avoiding a national emergency'

He was explaining the president's imposition of new tariffs on eight European countries.

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Trump's trade rep says Greenland tariff threat could 'set the scene' for negotiation

Speaking in Davos, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer also urged Europe to “compartmentalize” Trump’s demands on Greenland from the broader trad

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

‘They were promised prices were going to go down’: Why car tariff pitch may not help Trump

The White House has been touting the fact that auto prices haven't spiked as predicted.

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Trump threatens to increase tariffs on South Korea

The president said in a social media post he would raise duties because Korea's legislature hasn’t affirmed their summer agreement.

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Trump moves to cut tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases following preliminary deal

A U.S.-India joint statement released Friday provided more details about the agreement.

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Trump nominates White House lawyer to trade court that could decide details of any tariff refunds

The Court of International Trade ruled against the Trump tariffs that are now before the Supreme Court.

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

What happens to billions in tariff money already paid? Supreme Court leaves refunds unsettled.

The justices did not address the issue in their majority opinion striking down some of President Donald Trump's tariffs Friday, likely leaving it up t

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

Trump hikes ‘temporary’ global tariff rate to 15 percent, maximizing authority in wake of Supreme Court blow

The move comes after the Supreme Court handed the White House a huge setback to one of its signature economic and foreign policy tools.

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

‘Just a couple of guys’: How a little-known company could score big from a Trump trade deal

President Donald Trump's levies on automobiles and auto parts were unaffected by the Supreme Court's Friday tariff decision, likely meaning Japan will

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MediumTariff ChangeMar 5, 2026

After Supreme Court ruling, White House does damage control on trade deals

The administration is taking a carrot and stick approach with foreign countries after the court struck down a broad swath of the president's tariffs.

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MediumPolicy UpdateMar 2, 2026

From Policy to Permit: The Path to Regulatory Clarity

Mexico’s mining sector has shifted from expansion to stricter regulatory enforcement following the 2022 and 2023 Mining Law reforms, which reduced con

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MediumTariff ChangeFeb 20, 2026

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump Announcing a Trade Deal with Indonesia

Ambassador Greer Issues Statement on President Trump Announcing a Trade Deal with Indonesia myarbrough Thu, 02/19/2026 - 18:42 WASHINGTO

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