trade policy

Juan Gonzalez assembles an artificial Christmas wreath at Lee Display's warehouse, in Fairfield, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
Dec 16, 2025

Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up

Tariffs on imported artificial Christmas trees raised U.S. prices 10% to 15%, highlighting reliance on China and challenges of bringing production home.

The Supreme Court in Washington, Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Nov 10, 2025

What to know after the Supreme Court arguments over Trump’s tariffs

The Supreme Court appeared wary of Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose global tariffs, questioning whether he exceeded his authority under federal law.

photo of lumber
Oct 15, 2025

Why higher tariffs on Canadian lumber may not be enough to stimulate long-term investments in US forestry

President Trump adds new tariffs on Canadian lumber to expand U.S. timber harvesting, aiming to reduce imports and strengthen domestic production.

All different kinds of organic sugars are displayed on shelves at a grocery store in Deerfield, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sep 19, 2025

Organic food prices could soar as US imposes import restrictions and new tariffs on specialty sugar

Organic food costs could rise this fall as new tariffs and quotas drive up organic sugar prices by 30% or more, straining U.S. manufacturers.

In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
May 7, 2025

Fed faces challenge of fighting inflation and spurring economic growth

The central bank's caution could lead to more conflict between the Fed and the Trump administration.

Sales staffs work at an Apple shop in Hanoi, Vietnam Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Hau Dinh)
Apr 16, 2025

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime

And officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way — all of which economists warn will raise costs and lead to higher prices for consumers.

A sailboat passes a cargo ship unloading containers the port of Los Angeles in San Pedro on Thursday, June 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)
Feb 6, 2025

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

After failing to get a similar White House reprieve, China struck back with retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. goods that are set to begin next week.


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