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(9 articles)Trump Canada Tariffs Called 'Irrational' by Labor Official
A former U.S. Labor Secretary has publicly criticized the Trump administration's proposed tariff scheme targeting Canadian goods, characterizing the policy as economically illogical and potentially ha
U.S. Tariff Claims Contradicted by Trade Data, Experts Say
Recent commentary from political leadership frames the United States as a victim of tariff policy, but empirical trade data presents a more nuanced picture. The Automotive News Daily 5 report for July
US Trade Deficit Declines in June but Remains Elevated
The US trade deficit contracted in June, marking a meaningful but incomplete reversal from historically elevated levels. This development reflects complex supply chain dynamics including shifting cons
Trade Policy Shifts: Which Industries Win and Lose?
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released analysis examining how shifting trade policies are reshaping competitive dynamics across global supply chains. This research is critica
IEEPA Tariff Authority: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
The Brookings Institution examines the constitutional and legal boundaries surrounding the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which has become a primary tool for tariff-driven econom
Trump's 50% Canadian Tariffs Signal Trade War Strategy Shift
The Trump administration's announcement of a 50% tariff on Canadian goods represents a significant escalation in trade tensions between the United States and its largest trading partner. According to
Trade War Impact: How US Supply Chain Competitiveness Shifted
Nobel economist Paul Krugman's analysis examines the broader consequences of US trade policy decisions and their lasting effects on supply chain competitiveness and import costs. Rather than achieving
Tariffs Fail to Reduce US Trade Deficit—What Supply Chain Leaders Must Know
Recent data reveals that tariff policies implemented to address the U.S. trade deficit have not delivered the intended results. Rather than shrinking the deficit, trade flows have adapted through alte
India Cuts Edible Oil Consumption Push: Import Crisis Looms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has initiated a policy push encouraging Indians to reduce edible oil consumption, signaling New Delhi's concern over mounting import dependency and economic strain. India'