In April 2025, a coalition of 30 Big Ag industry groups sent a letter urging Congress to “maintain U.S. leadership in the World Trade Organization (WTO)”. The letter argues that the global trading system is essential for American agriculture to “feed the world” and that WTO membership has benefitted the U.S. However, these toted benefits … Read More
The threat of Donald Trump’s tariffs and the potential collapse of North American free trade have prompted Canada to look inward. With international trade under pressure, the country is, at last, taking meaningful steps to improve trade within its own borders. Canada’s Constitution gives provinces control over many key economic levers. While Ottawa manages international … Read More
Some progress is being made. CorVent Medical, a North Dakota ventilator maker, has shifted from sourcing 70% of its parts from China to 70% from U.S. suppliers. CEO Richard Walsh noted that while metals and plastics are easier to source domestically, electronics remain difficult. Partnering with Minnesota-based Versa Electronics has helped localize some production. Pennsylvania-based … Read More
Historians trace the origins of protectionist thought to the pre-Civil War period during which time the U.S. transitioned into a more industrial capitalist society. Protectionists presented tariffs as the essential policy to quicken the development of manufactures as well as a remedy to the social ills that afflicted the emerging industrial working class. Proponents argued … Read More
“I know several factories that have told half of their employees to go home for a few weeks and stopped most of their production,” said Cameron Johnson, Shanghai-based senior partner at consulting firm Tidalwave Solutions. He said factories making toys, sporting goods and low-cost dollar store-type goods are the most affected right now. Around 10 … Read More
In April, the U.S. witnessed a historic surge in tariff revenue, reaching an unprecedented $15.4 billion. This marked a 60% increase from the previous month, setting a new record for monthly revenue in American history. According to data from the Treasury Department, this spike coincided with the implementation of new tariffs under President Trump’s administration, including … Read More
On Friday, reports emerged that China quietly rolled back tariffs on some US semiconductors, easing pressure on its tech sector, along with certain US pharmaceuticals. Bloomberg reported that Beijing is also weighing tariff relief on medical gear and chemicals. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested a US-South Korea trade deal could happen next week, praising … Read More
Solar stocks popped on Tuesday after the US said it intends to slap tariffs as high as 3,521% on panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries. The sector’s move comes after the US Department of Commerce announced the new duties following a yearlong investigation into anti-competitive exports from Southeast Asia linked to Chinese companies. Producers … Read More
Since the start of President Trump’s second term in office, a number of corporations have announced plans to expand their production capabilities in the U.S. The announcements come as some of the Trump administration’s new tariffs take effect, with other import duties still pending. Although not all the companies expecting to grow their manufacturing footprint … Read More
The CEO of Back Market, an online marketplace for used and refurbished tech devices, says he’s witnessed the sales jump firsthand. Back Market saw its sales triple over a single week in the wake of Trump’s tariffs announcements, says Thibaud Hug de Larauze. Hug de Larauze’s takeaway from Back Market’s boom week: More Americans could … Read More
