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Supply Chain
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
The president cited disputes over American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
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A worker stands near robots at the Nvidia booth during the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia's AI Chip Sales in China Stall, Local Chipmakers Like Huawei Take Lead
The battle over hardware and computing power is heating up.
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Jay Allen, owner of Allen Engineering Corporation, poses for a portrait Monday, March 16, 2026, in Paragould, Ark.
Supply Chain
Tariffs Forcing U.S. Manufacturers to Run at a Loss
Factories continue to shed workers as tariffs hike prices.
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A worker lifts an aluminum beam on the factory floor at The Luxury Pergola, a company that manufactures aluminum pergolas, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Noblesville, Ind.
Trade
Trump Administration Opens New Trade Investigation into Manufacturing in Foreign Countries
The effort comes after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's previous use of tariffs.
March 12, 2026
Vehicles for export are parked at a port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.
Trade
Trump Threatens to Raise Tariffs on South Korean Autos, Lumber, Pharmaceuticals
Relations with South Korea have been rocky since an immigration raid at Hyundai's plant in Georgia.
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President Donald Trump walks on to the stage during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Trade
Trump Cancels Tariff Threat Over Greenland
The president said NATO agreed to "framework" of a future Arctic deal.
January 21, 2026
A man holds a map of Greenland covered in the American flag crossed out with an X during a protest against Trump's policy towards Greenland in front of the US consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.
Trade
Trump Says 8 European Countries Will Face Tariff for Opposing U.S. Control of Greenland
There are immediate questions about how the White House could try to implement the tariffs.
January 19, 2026
President Donald Trump speaks to House Republican lawmakers during their annual policy retreat, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Washington.
Operations
Trump Threatens to Cut Off Pentagon Purchases from Raytheon
The ultimatum comes as the president proposes $1.5 trillion in military spending.
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A Ford F-150 truck is displayed at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
Automotive
Ford F-150 Truck Could Be Japan's Key to Connecting With Trump
Japan is exploring buying more American soybeans, liquefied natural gas and autos.
October 27, 2025
President Donald Trump waves as he walks to board Marine One before departing from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington.
Automotive
Trump Offers U.S. Automakers Additional Tariff Relief
The move comes at a delicate moment for the auto industry
October 20, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs, April 2, 2025, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington.
Economics
Separating Fact from Fiction in Trump's $17 Trillion Investment Claims
The funds are supposed to support new factories, new technologies and more jobs.
October 6, 2025
President Donald Trump makes an announcement about Apple in the Oval Office, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Washington.
Laws & Regulations
Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Computer Chips
Unless companies build in the U.S.
August 7, 2025
The Statue of Liberty is seen near Port Liberty Terminals, New York, Aug. 6, 2025.
Trade
Trump's Broad Tariffs Go into Effect Just as U.S. Economic Pain Is Surfacing
Goods from more than 60 countries and the EU became subject to tariff rates of 10% or higher.
August 7, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks at an event to promote his proposal to improve Americans' access to their medical records in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Washington.
Trade
Trump Announces 90-Day Negotiating Period with Mexico, 25% Tariff Rates Stay in Place
Trump had recently threatened 30% tariffs on Mexican goods.
July 31, 2025
Machines are covered with sheets inside the empty Tzicc clothing factory following the threat of U.S.-imposed tariffs in Maseru, Lesotho, Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Operations
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A few months ago, work was steady. Now, the factory's 1,300 employees have been sent home.
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