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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese

July 20, 2026

The White House said in a fact sheet that the tariffs would go into effect in 30 days, meaning there is time for negotiations.

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US gas prices back up to average of $4 a gallon as Iran war heats up

July 20, 2026

Associated Press

The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes against Iran on Monday.

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Trump administration races clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court

July 16, 2026 | Associated Press

The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth. But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of the tariffs in February.

US to impose 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices

July 16, 2026 | Associated Press

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative concluded that Brazil had a range of unfair trade practices, including lax anti-corruption enforcement.

Trump says US will blockade Iran in Strait of Hormuz, charge ships for safe passage

July 13, 2026 | Associated Press

The latest exchange of fire, sparked by an Iranian attack on a container ship, had already cast further doubt on the interim peace deal reached last month.

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

July 8, 2026 | Associated Press

Iranian targets including air defense systems, radars and more than 60 small boats used by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

Fate of $2T North American trade deal in doubt as July 1 deadline passes

July 1, 2026 | The Washington Post

The United States will not extend its trade pact with Canada and Mexico by Wednesday’s deadline, instead kicking off a process that could result in a refreshed agreement or an investment-sapping succession of annual reviews.

Indy economic development leaders visiting Switzerland on trade trip

June 29, 2026 | Taylor Wooten

The trip will involve meetings with leaders in the life sciences, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, medical technology, digital heath and advanced manufacturing sectors.

US gas prices fall below $4 average for 1st time since March

June 18, 2026 | Associated Press

Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country.

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

June 17, 2026 | Associated Press

The initial deal to end the war takes “immediate effect” after leaders from both countries signed it.

Tentative deal reached to end the Iran war; Trump orders stop to US naval blockade

June 14, 2026 | Associated Press

The initial agreement would open the Strait of Hormuz, potentially allowing desperately needed oil and natural gas to reach the global market.

US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for deal to get crude flowing globally again

June 12, 2026 | Associated Press

A deal to end the war with Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow oil tankers to carry crude again from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.

Appeals court says US can keep collecting 10% tariffs for now

June 11, 2026 | Associated Press

At issue are temporary 10% worldwide tariffs President Donald Trump imposed after the Supreme Court in February struck down even broader double-digit tariffs.

Zelle to expand peer-to-peer payment service to India

June 11, 2026 | Associated Press

Since launching nine years ago, Zelle has become one of the more popular ways for Americans to send money to others directly from their bank accounts.

US says it plans extra tariffs of 10% or more for most trading partners after forced labor probe

June 3, 2026 | Associated Press

The tariffs would be imposed on products from dozens of major trading partners following a probe into imports of goods allegedly made with forced labor.

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing ‘unreasonable’ trade practices

June 2, 2026 | Associated Press

The announcement late Monday came after an investigation by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, charging Brazil with lax anti-corruption enforcement, among other things.

China agrees to boost trade for US ag products such as beef, poultry following Trump-Xi summit

May 17, 2026 | Associated Press

The agreements offer some hope to American farmers harmed by the trade war as they saw a major export market for soybeans and other products dry up.

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

May 7, 2026 | Associated Press

At issue are temporary 10% worldwide tariffs the Trump administration imposed after the Supreme Court struck down even broader double-digit tariffs.

Noblesville officials to visit Japan as SMC, Toyota grow local footprint

May 4, 2026 | Joey Harris

Mayor Chris Jensen will lead a delegation that includes two Noblesville Common Council members, two economic development officials, Noblesville’s communications director and the city engineer.

Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal

May 1, 2026 | Associated Press

President Trump said in a social media post that the European Union “is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal.”

Trump pursues new import taxes to replace tariffs rejected by Supreme Court

April 28, 2026 | Associated Press

President Trump’s newest tariff push is sure to face more challenges in court but is likely to prove sturdier than the one the Supreme Court tossed out.

Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

April 19, 2026 | Associated Press

It’s the first step in a complicated process that also might eventually lead to refunds for consumers who were billed for some or all of the tariffs on products shipped to them from outside the United States.

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