US trade policy
Trump Administration Explains How Americans Will Receive $2,000 Tariff Dividend
Nov 10, 2025 04:53 pm CST
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarifies how the proposed $2,000 tariff dividend announced by President Trump could be distributed to Americans through tax cuts and other fiscal measures, while the Supreme Court evaluates the legality of Trump's tariff policies that could impact this initiative.
Trump Promises $2,000 Tariff Dividends to Americans as Supreme Court Questions Presidential Authority
Nov 10, 2025 10:52 am CST
President Trump defends his controversial tariff policies, claiming they've made America "the richest, most respected country" while promising $2,000 dividends to most Americans from tariff revenues. This comes as the Supreme Court examines whether his extensive tariff implementation exceeds presidential authority, with potential trillions at stake for the US economy over the next decade.
Trump Announces 155% Tariffs on Chinese Imports: Escalating US-China Trade Tensions
Oct 22, 2025 09:10 am CST
President Trump confirms plans to impose 155% tariffs on Chinese imports starting November 1, citing unfair trade practices and national security concerns. The move represents a significant escalation in US-China trade tensions, with Trump also announcing export controls on critical software and framing the decision as a response to China's "extraordinarily aggressive position on trade."
Trump-Xi Meeting to Address Soybean Crisis Amid Ongoing US-China Trade Tensions
Oct 02, 2025 09:47 am CST
President Trump plans to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, focusing on reviving US soybean exports to China. American farmers have faced significant losses as China's 20% retaliatory tariffs have eliminated sales in the current crop year, allowing Brazil and Argentina to capture market share. The American Soybean Association warns that farmers are being shut out of their largest export market ahead of the 2025 harvest, continuing a pattern that previously caused $27 billion in agricultural export losses during Trump's first term.
Donald Trump Calls Tariffs His "Favorite Word" as Supreme Court Case Looms on Trade Policy
Oct 01, 2025 01:03 pm CST
President Donald Trump defends his controversial tariff policy ahead of a critical Supreme Court hearing, claiming tariffs have generated "trillions of dollars" for the US economy despite legal challenges. His administration vows to maintain aggressive trade measures regardless of the court's decision on his use of emergency powers to impose global levies.
Trump's 100% Pharmaceutical Tariffs: Global Impact on Countries and Companies
Sep 26, 2025 10:59 pm CST
President Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on imported branded pharmaceuticals has sent shockwaves through the global drug industry. This policy, set to take effect in five days unless companies begin constructing US manufacturing facilities, threatens international pharmaceutical trade worth $252 billion annually. While the European Union claims protection through an existing trade agreement, countries like Switzerland and Denmark face significant risks. Pharmaceutical giants have already pledged $300 million in US investments as companies scramble to adapt to this protectionist measure that exempts generic medications but targets patented drugs.