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tariffs in the second trump administration

Judge tells Trump that 'clock is ticking' on costly tariff refunds

(The Center Square) – A judge gave the Trump administration time to build a system to streamline tariff refunds, but pointed out that the "clock is ticking" and U.S. taxpayers will pay the cost of delays. Customs and Border Protection requested 45 days to develop a system for

China FM urges US to manage differences in face of trade woes

China FM urges US to manage differences in face of trade woes

China's top diplomat urged the United States Sunday to iron out its differences with Beijing, as the world's two largest economies lock horns over trade tariffs and geopolitical issues. Ties between China and the United States have been strained since US President Donald Trump returned to

Middle East war a new shock for financial markets

Middle East war a new shock for financial markets

The outbreak of war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through financial markets, with energy prices soaring and stocks sliding, just a year after US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught rattled investors. "We're in a situation that's not under control and yet,

‘Baked in’: The Supreme Court nixed many of Trump’s tariffs, but don’t expect prices to come down

‘Baked in’: The Supreme Court nixed many of Trump’s tariffs, but don’t expect prices to come down

The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated many of President Donald Trump’s tariffs last month, and a trade court ruled March 4 that companies and importers who paid those import duties are due an estimated $130 billion in refunds from the federal government. But don’t expect prices to come

Trump's newest tariff program won't raise nearly as much money

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump's newest tariffs, which already face a legal challenge in court, could increase deficits by $1.6 billion over the next decade, if they survive court scrutiny. The latest developments mark a pivotal moment for Trump’s trade agenda, as his administration’s

Judge orders tariff refunds, but Friday's hearing could set course

(The Center Square) – The government must refund more than $130 billion in tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump's unconstitutional tariff regime, even to those who did not file a refund suit. Judge Richard Eaton at the Court of International Trade ordered the administration on Wednesday to begin refunding

Bessent says Trump's 15% global tariff coming his week

(The Center Square) – Higher tariffs are on the way. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump plans to rebuild his tariff wall within five months using alternative laws. "It's my strong belief that the tariff rates will be back to their old rate within