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New Trump Tariffs Are Coming: What Ecommerce Brands Need to Know About the Latest Trade Policy Changes
Trump’s latest tariffs and potential global retaliation are shaking up ecommerce, impacting shipping costs and supply chains. See how your business is affected.
Posted on February 4th, 2025 by Passport
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Mexico agrees to deploy 10,000 troops to US border in exchange for tariff pause
February 3, 2025 | Fox News
Mexico agrees to send 10,000 troops to the U.S. border, securing a one-month delay on Trump’s tariffs as both countries begin wider trade and security negotiations.
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement
February 3, 2025 | AP News
President Donald Trump is holding off on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada for 30 days after the two U.S. neighbors agreed to boost border security efforts.
China counters with tariffs on US products. It will also investigate Google.
February 4, 2025 | AP News
The Chinese tariffs - due to begin on Monday 10 Feb - would put a 15% import tax on US coal and liquefied natural gas, plus 10% on crude oil, agricultural machinery, pick-up trucks, and some sports cars.
Trump kept his pledge on tariffs. Is he ready for the fallout? Are Americans? Here’s what to know
February 2, 2025 | AP News
Trump imposes new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking trade tensions and potential price hikes. Learn how businesses and consumers may be affected.
Trump’s Tariffs to Eliminate ‘De Minimis Exemption’ on Small Packages
February 2, 2025 | PYMNTS
Trump’s new tariffs eliminate the de minimis exemption, impacting small-package imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. E-commerce giants like Temu and Shein face major changes.
Dow Jones Futures Dive As Trump Hikes Tariffs; Amazon, Google, Palantir Fall With Earnings Due
February 3, 2025 | Investor's Business Daily
Dow futures fall as Trump imposes new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Markets react, major stocks slide, and investors brace for trade and inflation impacts.
Trump launches trade war with tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
February 1, 2025 | Reuters
Trump imposes steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, citing immigration and drug concerns. Retaliation from trade partners raises economic tensions.
Executive Order—Imposing Duties to Address the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People's Republic of China
February 1, 2025 | The American Presidency Project
President Trump issues an executive order imposing 10% tariffs on Chinese imports, citing national security concerns over fentanyl trafficking and money laundering.
Executive Order—Imposing Duties to Address the Situation at Our Southern Border
February 1, 2025 | The American Presidency Project
President Trump issues an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, citing national security and border concerns. Learn what this means for trade and policy.
Why CUSMA isn't going to stop U.S. tariffs if Trump wants them to happen
January 31, 2025
CBC readers want to know how the U.S. is able to impose tariffs on Canada. The answer: The country cannot rely upon the text of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) to stop any U.S. incoming tariffs on a preemptive basis.
An Overview of President Trump's Trade Policy to Date
January 31, 2025
Trump's "America First Trade Policy" outlines plans to address trade imbalances, reassess China relations, and impose tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada by Feb. 1.
These prices could climb within days if Trump slaps tariffs on Canada and Mexico
January 31, 2025
President Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico is expected to raise prices on goods like gasoline, avocados, and automobiles within days. Economists warn that these tariffs could exacerbate inflation and disrupt supply chains, leading to higher costs for consumers.
Your complete guide to tariffs: How much you’ll pay, and when
January 31, 2025
Trump’s new tariffs could raise consumer prices, impact supply chains, and spark global trade tensions. Learn how they may affect businesses and the economy.
Trump: Nothing Canada, Mexico or China can do to delay Feb 1 tariffs
January 31, 2025
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, 10% on China starting Saturday, citing fentanyl and immigration concerns. Businesses warn of price hikes and trade disruptions.
Why Trump tariffs will be ‘very bad for America and for the world’
January 31, 2025
Trump’s new tariffs could raise inflation, slow economic growth, and shift costs to U.S. consumers. Experts warn of global trade tensions and economic fallout.
FACTBOX All of Donald Trump's tariff threats
January 29, 2025
Trump’s evolving tariff threats target imports from Mexico, Canada, China, and the EU, with potential duties on autos, semiconductors, and metals. Global trade uncertainty rises.
Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar
January 30, 2025
Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing the U.S. dollar, threatening 100% tariffs. Global trade tensions rise as countries explore alternatives to dollar dominance.
Trump tariffs: Companies race to ship goods to the US
January 30, 2025
U.S. businesses rush to import goods ahead of Trump's tariffs, impacting supply chains, prices, and trade strategies. Learn how industries are preparing.
Excellent signal that Canada will avoid initial Trump tariffs but threat far from over
January 29, 2025
Canada may avoid Trump’s initial tariffs by addressing U.S. border concerns, but trade tensions remain. Future disputes over dairy, auto manufacturing, and security loom.
Business leaders want Canada to fight U.S. tariffs with corresponding dollar-for-dollar tariffs
January 29, 2025
KPMG said 88 per cent of the companies surveyed export or sell to the U.S. and 81 per cent say their business will be impacted by U.S. tariffs.
Canada braces for Trump’s tariffs
January 29, 2025 | Washington Post
Canadian officials hope diplomacy can stave off the tariffs, while also planning retaliation.
Trump still expects to impose Feb. 1 tariffs on Canada and Mexico, White House says
January 28, 2025
The White House confirmed that President Trump intends to impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico starting February 1. The administration is also considering additional tariffs on Chinese goods due to China's role in the fentanyl trade.
Trump just gave his clearest picture yet of what new tariffs could look like
January 28, 2025
President Trump plans to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals and steel, aiming to address drug trafficking and support domestic industries. However, these measures may conflict with his commitment to lower prescription drug prices.
Canada and Mexico can avoid tariffs before Saturday’s deadline, says Trump’s commerce pick
January 29, 2025
Trump’s commerce nominee says Canada and Mexico can avoid 25% tariffs by tightening borders against fentanyl. Plans for tougher trade policies and AI restrictions loom.
Moody’s: US tariffs on Mexico would disrupt US $740B in bilateral trade flows
January 28, 2025
Key industrial sectors in both countries dependent on U.S.-Mexico free trade will be disrupted by 25% tariffs on Mexico, Moody's predicted.
Adapting to Potential Tariff Increases: Strategies for Apparel and Consumer Products Sectors
January 28, 2025
Learn how potential tariff increases under Trump's policies impact apparel and consumer brands, and explore strategies to manage costs, adapt supply chains, and stay competitive.
Trump’s tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes
January 28, 2025
President Donald Trump has already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening tariffs and is readying the same move against Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday.
Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU and China
January 22, 2025
Trump plans a 10% tariff on Chinese imports by Feb. 1, 2025, and threatens 25% duties on Canada and Mexico over fentanyl and migration concerns.
Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by February 1st
January 22, 2025
President Trump plans to implement a 10% tariff on China imports by Feb. 1, citing fentanyl concerns. Learn how these tariffs could impact trade with China, Canada, and Mexico, as well as U.S. businesses and consumers.
A Playbook for How to Measure a Tariff Shock in Canada
January 23 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken office, and understandably, there is growing concern about what threatened American tariffs could mean for the Canadian economy.
The price of what you buy online is about to go up
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China
November 26, 2024
Trump plans to impose sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China upon taking office. If enacted, they could sharply increase prices on fuel, cars, and food.
Key takeaways from announced Trump's Trade Policy changes
January 21, 2025
Trump's second term inauguration signaled a shift in US trade policy with the America First Trade Policy Memorandum and new tariffs on multiple countries.