Starting Nov. 1, the U.S. will charge new tariffs on heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks and buses, per an executive order signed by President Donald Trump. Imports of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and associated parts will receive a 25% tariff, with …
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The U.S. Commerce Department announced it is raising steel and aluminum tariffs on over 400 products, including appliances, heavy equipment, marine engines, furniture and more. The department says more categories are being added to the list of steel and aluminum …
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Reciprocal tariffs have been placed on a 90-day pause that was originally scheduled to end on July 9. The tariffs will now begin on August 1, giving negotiators additional time to reach agreements. During a cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump …
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Days after sweeping tariffs were announced, President Donald Trump has paused tariffs for most nations for 90 days and increased tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. As a result of these tariffs, Hackett Associates founder Ben Hackett says imports during …
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Houzz, an online design forum, released its Q2 2025 Renovation Barometer, which tracks residential renovation market expectations, project backlogs and recent activity among businesses in the construction sector. The report found that businesses across the construction sector and the architecture …
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President Donald Trump announced tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners on April 2. These measures include a universal 10% tariff on all imported goods, effective April 5, 2025, with additional country-specific tariffs commencing April 9, 2025. Notable increases involve …
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As the U.S. continues to grapple with tariffs, imports at the nation’s major ports are expected to remain elevated through this spring but volume could see year-over-year drops this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report released by the …
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After multiple tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada were announced then placed on hold in early February, President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs on Feb. 10 that would raise steel and aluminum imports to a …
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