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New tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals amid push to reshore manufacturing

President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and stated he is considering a 200% levy on imported pharmaceutical products. As part of his plan to encourage the return of industrial production to the United States, President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and stated he is considering a 200% […]

Reviving Section 232: Trump’s strategic shift in trade tariffs

Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act authorizes the government to impose trade restrictions in the name of national security. The Trump administration is advancing with a new wave of tariffs that, according to trade experts, could have as broad an impact as the previous country-specific levies but with a stronger legal foundation. This new […]

Tariffs push U.S.-assembled car prices to $53,000

With the goal of encouraging domestic auto production, the imposition of tariffs on vehicles could have serious repercussions for American consumers. Since April, the Trump administration has implemented a 25% tariff on all imported passenger vehicles. In May, this policy was extended to key components such as engines, transmissions, and powertrain parts, affecting even vehicles […]

The state of trucking: tariffs and capacity cuts shape trucking outlook

The balance between supply and demand has been negatively affected due to the implementation of tariffs. The latest ACT For-Hire Trucking Index report for April has indicated an improvement in the balance between supply and demand. While freight volumes showed weakness, they remained stable compared to the previous month, whereas transportation capacity experienced a decline. […]

In brief: tariffs, autonomous trucks and clean air regulations

While the ATA urges to avoid tariffs on truck imports, some states are seeking the regulation of autonomous trucks and California is losing the clean air battle. ATA urges avoiding tariffs on the import of medium and heavy trucks The American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have expressed their opposition to […]

China’s U.S. exports drop as global trade shifts

China’s exports to the United States suffered a sharp decline in April, while its trade with other regions around the world showed sustained growth. China’s exports to the United States suffered a sharp decline in April, while its trade with other regions around the world showed sustained growth, highlighting a global reconfiguration of supply chains […]

Trump signals possible tariff relief as U.S.–China talks loom

As top negotiators from the United States and China prepare to meet, President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of easing tariffs that have strained global markets and rattled businesses worldwide. President Donald Trump has suggested that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods — currently as high as 145% — could soon be reduced. “You […]

Heavy truck imports face possible tariff hike

Trump’s administration has initiated a new investigation to assess the possibility of imposing tariffs on imports of trucks. Donald Trump’s administration has initiated a new investigation to assess the possibility of imposing tariffs on imports of trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds, primarily used for transporting goods, as well as on their parts. The Department of […]

Escalating trade war: U.S. and China reach unprecedented tariff heights

The United States and China have further escalated the trade war, taking the dispute to unprecedented levels. United States and China have further escalated the trade war, taking the dispute to unprecedented levels. The two largest economies in the world are now at the highest point of tariffs seen so far. Shortly after U.S. President […]

How the Latest Trump Tariffs Could Impact Trucking

Tariffs will only apply to light-duty vehicles, exempting medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Nevertheless, the new 10% “reciprocal” tariff could affect the freight transportation industry. President Donald Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariffs on April 2 have raised concerns about the economy and the freight recovery. These tariffs, higher than expected, could impact the logistics sector […]