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tariffs in the second trump administration

Whitmer criticizes tariffs; Republicans cite study showing economic gains

(The Center Square) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her State of the State address Wednesday to renew criticism of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, while Michigan Republicans are pointing to a recent study which shows the tariffs are boosting Michigan auto production and jobs. Whitmer, who has met with the

Hochul to feds: Fork over $13.5B in tariff refunds

(The Center Square) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is demanding the Trump administration refund New York $13.5 billion in tariff payments following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling last week. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, called on the federal agency to "immediately formulate and implement

Canada optimistic North American free trade pact will survive

Canada optimistic North American free trade pact will survive

The Canadian official responsible for US trade voiced optimism Thursday about the future of a North American free trade agreement, a pact derided by President Donald Trump and set for review this year. Dominic LeBlanc, Ottawa's minister for Canada-US trade, also cast doubt on the notion that

Carney on route to Asia to promote Canada trade as US ties falter

Carney on route to Asia to promote Canada trade as US ties falter

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was flying to Asia on Thursday for a three-country tour with a first stop in India, where he hopes to double trade to offset the damage of his country's fracturing relations with the United States. Carney's India visit marks the

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

Deal or no deal: What's the state of Trump's tariffs?

US President Donald Trump's push to reimpose tariffs after his Supreme Court setback has raised questions about his trade deals and future plans, while fueling a rush for refunds. Here is the state of play as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda: - Where do his tariffs stand?

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

IMF urges US to work with partners to ease trade restrictions

The IMF on Wednesday called on the United States to work with trading partners and find ways to mutually ease trade curbs, as it issued a review of the world's biggest economy. The International Monetary Fund's findings covered the first year of Donald Trump's

Trump's tariffs set to rise to 15% for some countries, Greer says

(The Center Square) – The Trump administration signaled a possible climb in some U.S. tariffs above 10%, but provided few specifics. Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said Wednesday that the 10% tariff on imported goods was likely to increase. "Right now, we have the 10% tariff. It&