Mexico’s Congress approved tariffs as high as 50% on thousands of Chinese imports effective January 2026, targeting sectors like autos, textiles, steel, and plastics to boost domestic production and cut the trade deficit. China, Mexico’s second-largest supplier at $130 billion annually, faces the biggest hit alongside other non-FTA nations like India, South Korea, and Thailand.​…

Tariffs on Chinese imports are pushing up the cost of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor in the U.S., and many shoppers are noticing higher prices this season. Because the vast majority of artificial trees and decorations come from China, even relatively small tariff rates translate into noticeable price hikes at retail.​ Why Tariffs Hit…

Global trade in goods and services is on track to grow about 7% this year, pushing total trade above a record 35 trillion dollars for the first time, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This rebound signals that trade volumes, not just prices, are driving growth again after two years of…

The European Commission has launched its initial formal review of anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles specifically for Volkswagen’s joint venture, VW Anhui, following a proposal to replace duties with minimum import prices. This process, announced in the EU Official Journal on December 4, 2025, targets models like the Cupra Tavascan SUV produced in China…

It’s the summer of 2025, and if you’re in manufacturing, tech, or defense, you know rare earths aren’t just a buzzword they’re the backbone of everything from electric cars to advanced missiles. So when the U.S. and China announced a rare earth “breakthrough” pact earlier this year, many hoped the supply crunch was finally over….

If you feel like there’s a sudden rush in global shipping lanes this year, you’re not imagining things. Around the world, importers are in a full-on sprint to get goods across borders before a wave of new tariffs hits. The result? A remarkable, if temporary, surge in global trade that’s reshaping how companies manage their…

President Donald Trump reignited global trade tensions on Friday, threatening to impose a 50% tariff on all imports from the European Union and warning Apple that iPhones not made in the United States could face a 25% tariff. The announcement, made via social media, sent shockwaves through financial markets and raised the stakes in ongoing…

The recent U.S.-China trade truce has sent ripples through the direct-to-consumer (DTC) import industry. With tariffs on Chinese goods dropping from 145% to 30% for a 90-day window, brands, marketplaces, and consumers are all recalibrating. But the story is more complex than a simple cost cut—especially for e-commerce giants and small sellers who built their…

In a major breakthrough for global trade, President Donald J. Trump has announced a new agreement with China that dramatically reduces tariffs, suspends retaliation, and sets the stage for ongoing economic dialogue between the world’s two largest economies. The deal, reached after intensive negotiations in Geneva, is being hailed by the White House as a…