Trump Administration
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Trump's Aluminum Tariffs Target Chinese Goods Shipped Through Mexico
As part of this week's announcement of higher U.S. tariffs on aluminum, the Trump administration has pointed to Chinese exports to Mexico as a concern.
Trump Administration Expands Steel/Aluminum Tariffs
Today, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, strengthening some of the trade restrictions from his first term in office.
The Challenge of Implementing Trump's China Tariffs on De Minimis Shipments
One important element of the recent tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was to eliminate the exemption for de minimis shipments (items in amounts of $800 or less), which will have a significant impact on certain retailers who sell products from China directly
Trump Announces Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, Cites International Economic Emergency Statute
Yesterday, President Trump announced that he would impose tariffs of 25% on Mexican imports, 25% on Canadian imports for most products (10% on energy products), and 10% on Chinese imports, in an effort to force these countries to take action to stem the flow of fentanyl products to the U.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Nominee Talks China Tech Competition at Congressional Hearing
President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnick, had a confirmation hearing in the Senate today, with China trade issues seeing only a limited discussion. Several Republican Senators raised issues related to tech and AI competition, with Lutnick offering a response that was tough, but light on
China's Sanctions on Rubio: A Complex Diplomatic Dance
As Marco Rubio has now been confirmed as the U.S. Secretary of State, his sanctions status is in the spotlight again. China has signaled its willingness to engage with Rubio when "necessary" and "appropriate," highlighting the delicate nature of U.S.-China relations.
Trump's America First Trade Policy Memo References Phase One Deal, Section 301 Actions
In a memorandum to agency heads issued yesterday, President Trump laid out a number of objectives and specific actions related to his trade policy, including many that target China.