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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 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.

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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.

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.

Trade group launches to advocate for Indiana’s creative economy

June 3, 2026 | Joey Harris

The Creative Economy Leadership Alliance Inc., or CELA, aims to elevate the voice of the creative industry in legislative, policy and economic development conversations.

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.

Why a Chinese-owned company is bringing factory jobs back to the US

June 1, 2026 | The Washington Post

At GE Appliances’ sprawling industrial headquarters in Louisville — only about a dozen miles away from the Indiana border — hundreds of jobs are coming home.

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.

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.

Federal court hears new case against Trump’s latest global tariffs

April 10, 2026 | Associated Press

The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday.

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

March 11, 2026 | Associated Press

The administration opened a trade investigation to examine whether excess industrial capacity and government backing could give foreign manufacturers an unfair advantage over U.S. companies.

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his Supreme Court loss

March 5, 2026 | Associated Press

The Democratic attorneys general and governors in the lawsuit argue that President Trump is overstepping his power with planned 15% tariffs on much of the world.

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by Supreme Court

March 5, 2026 | Associated Press

The federal government collected more than $130 billion in the now-defunct tariffs through mid-December and could ultimately be on the hook for refunds worth $175 billion.

Supply chain disruptions from the Iran war could raise prices for drugs, electronics and more

March 4, 2026 | Associated Press

Over the past few years the global supply chain has faced other major disruptions like COVID supply shortages and other recent Mideast conflicts and has become more nimble.

Bessent says Trump’s tariff hike to 15% likely coming this week

March 4, 2026 | Bloomberg News

President Trump last month put a 10% universal levy in place after the Supreme Court invalidated most of his previous tariff regime.

Federal court rejects Trump administration attempt to slow tariff refund process

March 2, 2026 | Associated Press

The Justice Department had urged the Federal Circuit to proceed cautiously and hold off for 90 days. But the judges refused.

President Trump said he’ll up tariff rate to 15% after Supreme Court decision

February 21, 2026 | Associated Press

The plan — which the president announced on social media — is higher than the 10% rate he imposed immediately after the high court struck down his earlier tariffs.

US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for some goods hits record despite tariffs

February 19, 2026 | Associated Press

American companies boosted imports of computer chips and other tech goods from Taiwan to support massive investments in artificial intelligence.

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