Tariff News and Trade Policy Updates
BYD Philippines backs zero-tariff EV import extension as market expands
The Philippines' electric vehicle policy is drawing support from major importers as the government weighs how to sustain adoption beyond the current incentive window. BYD Cars Philippines says it ...
Trump campaigns in Kentucky as Republicans seek midterm turnout boost
With control of Congress at stake in the midterms, Donald Trump is putting himself at the center of the Republican turnout push with a rally in Kentucky. The appearance comes as his claims of ...
Trump waives Russia sanctions and tariff measures before law takes effect
Days after a new Russia sanctions law moved toward implementation, President Donald Trump says he is suspending many of its penalties, restrictions and duties before they take effect. The move ...
Canada tribunal finds injury indication in China paperboard cup import probe
Canada’s trade remedy process is advancing in a case involving paperboard cups and containers imported from China after a preliminary review by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. The ...
Shaheen op-ed flags trade and defense risks in U.S.-Canada ties
With the U.S. and Canada approaching 100 years of formal diplomatic relations next year, Senator Jeanne Shaheen is warning that the bilateral partnership is coming under growing strain. Her ...
IESCO seeks 54pc tariff increase as privatisation push targets balance sheet cleanup
Pakistan's power sector privatisation drive is putting fresh focus on the finances of state-owned distribution companies, with tariff revisions emerging as a key part of the process. Islamabad ...
Mexico limits auto parts tariff break to established local carmakers
Mexico is narrowing the scope of a new five-year tariff exemption for imported auto parts as scrutiny grows over who can benefit from the measure. The clarification means only automakers with ...
IG Design Group finance chief buys shares as turnaround effort advances
IG Design Group is reshaping its leadership team as it works through a restructuring after a difficult period marked by U.S. tariffs and weaker consumer spending. The latest boardroom share ...
E.l.f. Beauty expands marketing push as pricing resets support cosmetics growth
After years of rapid expansion through acquisitions and steady sales gains, E.l.f. Beauty says it is still centering its strategy on affordable products and close engagement with shoppers. The ...
ASEAN faces trade and demand risks as China's excess capacity puts pressure on the region
Southeast Asia is increasingly facing greater economic costs as China's export boom places simultaneous pressure on local producers and regional demand. For ASEAN economies that have long viewed ...
Republicans reassess Trump tariff stance as price pressures weigh on campaigns
Republican leaders are reassessing former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies as voter concerns over household and business costs remain a central economic issue. The shift reflects growing ...
Canada steelmakers pivot to domestic demand as U.S. tariffs reshape market
Canadian steel producers are finding partial relief from U.S. tariffs through stronger demand at home, supported by mining, energy and AI data center projects. The recovery remains uneven across ...
EU prepares tougher trade measures to counter surge in Chinese imports
The European Union is preparing tougher trade defenses against China, including an emergency mechanism that could block Chinese goods from its single market. The proposal reflects growing ...
Westports expected to record revenue growth supported by tariff hikes through 2027
Westports' third-quarter performance outlook is strengthening as throughput growth and value-added services continue to support revenue amid resilient container trade demand. The projection also ...
U.S.-Mexico tariff talks stall over dispute on auto and metals levies
Trade talks between the U.S. and Mexico are losing momentum as negotiators remain divided over tariffs on key industrial goods. The slowdown affects discussions on possible reductions in U.S. ...
New Hampshire cost increases rank among highest as Joint Economic Committee releases household spending data
Updated congressional data show New Hampshire households are facing some of the steepest increases in everyday living costs nationwide under President Donald Trump. The figures put the added ...
Joint Economic Committee says Northeast heating oil costs rise 39% this winter
Households in the U.S. Northeast are facing record home heating oil costs this winter as colder weather approaches and energy price pressures build. The increase affects a fuel widely used across ...
Joint Economic Committee minority says U.S. families face higher fuel and household costs
Updated figures from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee minority say American families have spent more than $4,700 extra on everyday essentials since President Trump took office last year. ...
France, Germany tie UK access to EU car policy to China tariff alignment
European efforts to shield the region's car industry are moving closer to a Franco-German compromise that could widen benefits to British manufacturers. The draft arrangement links that access to ...
U.S. toy prices surge as tariffs and Iran war lift holiday costs
U.S. households heading into the holiday shopping season are facing higher toy prices as import duties and energy-linked costs pressure retail shelves. The increase is outpacing several other ...
India-U.S. trade deal in final stages; decision on Russian oil tariffs possible soon
India and the U.S. have reached agreement on the major issues in the proposed trade deal, with both sides now working on the remaining details. Meanwhile, Washington is also preparing to decide ...
