Tariff News and Trade Policy Updates
Democrats move to challenge Trump's tariff policy in next Congress
After their midterm election victory, Democrats are preparing an early legislative and investigative push against President Donald Trump's tariffs in the next Congress. The effort centers on ...
Philippines expects U.S. ties to remain steady despite Congress shift
With Democrats set to expand their influence in both chambers of the U.S. Congress in January, the Philippines is signaling that its defense and economic engagement with Washington is likely to ...
Philippine exporters project merchandise shipments to reach $108 billion as U.S. tariff risk persists
Philippine merchandise exports are expected to keep growing in 2026, even as the pace of expansion moderates from the previous year. The outlook points to about $108 billion in shipments this ...
South Africa Agoa exit raises risks for exporters and investment outlook
South Africa is set to lose preferential access to the U.S. market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act from 1 January 2027, narrowing a trade channel that has linked the two countries for ...
Democrats face limited options to ease U.S. cost pressures
After a major electoral swing gives Democrats control of Congress, affordability is emerging as the central test of their economic credibility. High prices for fuel, food, housing and healthcare ...
Bangladesh aviation regulator weighs airport fee increases for airlines
Bangladesh's aviation regulator is considering higher airport and air navigation charges that would raise costs for airlines across several core services. The proposed revisions range from 10% to ...
Australia flags Iran war, U.S. midterms as factors in economic and policy pressure
After returning from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Caribbean, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the U.S. midterm result reflects voter concern over economic strain and the ...
Copper prices fall as U.S. election outcome clouds AI demand outlook
Copper is extending its weekly decline as investors reassess demand expectations tied to AI data centre expansion in the U.S. The sell-off also reflects weaker expectations for refined copper ...
Global automakers brace for tighter margins as 2027 cost pressures build
After several years of resilience, global carmakers are entering 2027 with mounting concerns over inflation, weaker pricing power and slower production growth. Analysts and manufacturers say ...
Under Armour cuts margin growth target as Middle East conflict raises costs
Rising oil prices and supply-chain pressure linked to the Middle East conflict are increasing costs for companies across multiple industries. Under Armour says the disruption is set to take a ...
U.S. tariff backlash underscores political and economic risks for global trade policy
Protectionist trade policy is facing a sharper political test after Republican losses in the midterm elections exposed the costs of higher import duties. The fallout is extending beyond ...
Power Beacon signs tariff payment deal for Pangasinan hydro project
Power Beacon Renewable Solutions has secured a payment framework for its 4.15-megawatt hydropower project in Pangasinan under the government’s feed-in tariff system. The arrangement covers how ...
Canadian cabinet makers face higher U.S. tariff pressure as duties on exports are set to double
Canadian kitchen cabinet manufacturers are confronting a sharper cost squeeze as U.S. tariffs on their products are set to rise to 50% on January 1. The planned increase is intensifying pressure ...
U.S. Congress faces pressure to roll back tariffs after voter backlash
Following the midterm elections, opposition to the president's tariff policy is emerging as a broader economic issue tied to inflation and household costs. Voter dissatisfaction reflects growing ...
Vietnam businesses see U.S. trade stance holding after midterm elections
With Washington and Hanoi still negotiating a trade deal, businesses in Vietnam expect no near-term easing in U.S. trade policy after midterm election gains by Democrats. The outlook comes as ...
U.S. utilities' data center tariffs support credit quality as power demand rises
Rising power demand from hyperscale data centers is reshaping growth prospects for the U.S. utility sector after years of largely flat electricity consumption. New tariff structures for large-load ...
China ties U.S. farm import increase to reciprocal tariff cuts
Amid ongoing efforts to manage bilateral trade tensions, China says it remains willing to buy more U.S. agricultural products. That increase depends on both sides finalising and implementing ...
South Africa-Zimbabwe trade routes expose costs of porous Beitbridge border
Cross-border commerce around Musina is sustaining a busy informal economy as goods move from South Africa into Zimbabwe outside official channels. The flow, which includes traders, workers and ...
Nigeria cocoa processors face EU tariff pressure amid value-addition drive
Nigeria is trying to expand beyond raw agricultural exports by building more domestic cocoa processing capacity, but that strategy is meeting resistance in the European market. Higher tariffs on ...
American Bitcoin reports $702.9 million Bitcoin reserve in third-quarter filing
American Bitcoin Corp. reports a $1.42 billion asset base at the end of the third quarter of 2026, with Bitcoin holdings accounting for roughly half of that total. The reserve stands at 8,427 ...
Elf Beauty raises sales outlook as Rhode expansion and marketing lift revenue
Elf Beauty lifts its full-year sales growth guidance after quarterly revenue jumps well above Wall Street expectations. The higher forecast comes as the company leans on marketing, international ...
