trade policy
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U.S. Beef Policy Shifts: Balancing Consumer Relief and Rancher Recovery
The administration’s 90-day tariff suspension on beef imports aims to lower record prices, triggering debate over its impact on domestic herd recovery.
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Honda Conditions Eighth North American Assembly Plant on USMCA Trade Pact Extension
Honda warns it may scrap an eighth North American assembly plant unless the USMCA trade pact is extended, as rising tariffs disrupt its regional strategy.
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Trump Administration Suspends Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Combat High Prices
President Trump announced a 90-day waiver on beef import tariffs to lower record-high grocery costs, a move facing criticism from domestic cattle producers.
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S&P/TSX Composite Climbs as U.S. Pauses Tariff Implementation
The S&P/TSX Composite rose to 36,500 after the U.S. paused 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, fueling gains in energy and mining stocks amid trade stability.
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Wisconsin Joins 25-State Lawsuit Challenging New Trump Administration Tariffs
Wisconsin and 24 other states have filed a lawsuit challenging new 10-12.5% import tariffs, citing illegal executive action and rising consumer prices.
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Trump Administration Signals New Tariff Push Following Supreme Court Ruling
Following a Supreme Court setback, the Trump administration is pivoting to Section 301 trade investigations to build a more durable, legally robust tariff regime.
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Trump Dedicates Theodore Roosevelt Library Amidst Broader Policy Shifts
President Trump inaugurated the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, using the event to draw parallels between his tenure and the 26th president.
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Global Trade Fragmentation: The Twilight of North American Integration and China’s Supply Chain Strategy
As the USMCA faces existential pressure from neo-mercantilist policies, China is positioning itself as a stabilizing anchor for global supply chains at the 2026 Supply Chain Expo in Beijing.
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Trump Signals Potential USMCA Withdrawal as July 1 Deadline Looms
President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the future of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, signaling a preference for termination over renewal as a critical July deadline approaches.
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Canada’s Carney Pivots to Europe as USMCA Review Looms
Ahead of the July 1 USMCA review, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is deepening ties with Europe while signaling a tempered approach toward trade tensions with the United States.
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US Tariff Policy Shifts: Canada Faces Scrutiny as Treasury Begins Refund Process
As the U.S. Treasury begins refunding billions in illegally collected tariffs, the Trump administration has pivoted to new protectionist measures, targeting Canada over forced labor concerns.
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Trump Signals Skepticism on CUSMA Renewal as July Deadline Approaches
U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he is ‘not looking to renew’ the North American trade agreement, casting uncertainty over the July 1 deadline for the pact involving Canada and Mexico.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney Navigates Trade Realignment Amidst U.S. Economic Pressure
Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to pivot Canada toward a broader global trade strategy, but the reality of U.S. market dependence and the upcoming CUSMA renewal continue to define his administration’s economic constraints.
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U.S. Customs Faces Federal Court Over $166 Billion Tariff Refund Scope
A federal court hearing is addressing the scope of tariff refunds following a Supreme Court ruling, as the Justice Department challenges the eligibility of non-litigant companies to receive payments.
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Trump Administration Pivots to Section 301 to Impose Forced-Labor Tariffs on 60 Global Economies
The Trump administration has launched a massive tariff initiative targeting 60 trading partners, shifting its legal strategy to Section 301 of the Trade Act following recent judicial setbacks.