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U.S. extends China GPU tariff exemption until August 31 — Motherboards also listed in Section 301 exclusion

The Trump administration extended the Section 301 tariffs exemptions for several goods for another 90 days.

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US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?

US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?

The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate Report 2025. The report – which includes broader trade…

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LA’s bustling ports hit by Trump tariffs: ‘Everyone in the US will feel this’

LA’s bustling ports hit by Trump tariffs: ‘Everyone in the US will feel this’

Traffic is down at America’s busiest port complex – and anxious dock workers are fearful of further economic harm

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Time To Fight For America's IP Rights To Maintain Technological Edge

From cancer therapies to clean energy breakthroughs, the fruits of American innovation are transforming lives. But around the world, our strategic competitors are chipping away at the very framework that makes this possible -- intellectual property (IP) rights.

International Business Times

US forges ahead with plans for steep port fees on China-built vessels

New rules part of effort to revive US shipbuilding, but penalties scaled back after warnings about impact on consumers

The Guardian - UK

Trump administration announces fees on Chinese-built vessels at US ports

The Trump administration announced new fees on Chinese-built vessels on Thursday, stating that the move aims to "begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships."

Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil

As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm

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Supreme court orders Trump to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador to US – as it happened

Supreme court orders Trump to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador to US – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s tariff formula ‘was rigged’ to get higher rates— and it used the wrong value for one of its variables, conservative think tank says

Trump’s tariff formula ‘was rigged’ to get higher rates— and it used the wrong value for one of its variables, conservative think tank says

“What’s driving the policy is that since the 1980s Trump has been a protectionist, and he thinks trade deficits are losses and trade surpluses are profits,” AEI’s Stan Veuger told Fortune.

Fact check: Trump’s misleading tariff chart - Roll Call

Fact check: Trump’s misleading tariff chart - Roll Call

Economists say Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs appear to be 'some other made-up measure based on a formulaic trade deficit calculation.'

Specialized Vice President lobbies US government for stricter tariffs on foreign imports, citing illegal import of fentanyl as a key reason

Specialized Vice President lobbies US government for stricter tariffs on foreign imports, citing illegal import of fentanyl as a key reason

Public comments reveal that Robert Margevicius suggests the federal government is losing 'billions in collectable tariffs' through lenient 'de minimis' threshold

What Happens On Trump's 'Liberation Day' And Beyond?

What Happens On Trump's 'Liberation Day' And Beyond?

US President Donald Trump has launched a volley of tariffs impacting allies and adversaries this year, promising "Liberation Day" on Wednesday with action targeting countries that have persistent trade gaps with his country.

International Business Times

Australia’s ‘coercive’ news media rules are the latest targets of US trade ire

Australia’s ‘coercive’ news media rules are the latest targets of US trade ire

As the United States recalibrates its trade policies to combat what the Trump administration sees as “unfair” treatment by other countries, two significant industries have complained to US regulators about their treatment in Australia.

The Conversation

Trump urged to target ‘coercive and discriminatory’ Australian media laws by Musk’s X, Apple, Google and Meta

Trump urged to target ‘coercive and discriminatory’ Australian media laws by Musk’s X, Apple, Google and Meta

The Computer and Communications Industry Association named Australia’s news media bargaining incentive in its submission

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Elon Musk's Tesla warns company could be harmed by Trump's tariffs

Tesla representatives have asked the Trump administration to consider the “downstream impacts” of policies to address unfair trade practices

The Guardian - UK

Tesla tells US government Trump trade war could ‘harm’ EV companies

Letter from Elon Musk’s firm to US trade representative warns of ‘downstream impacts’ of tit-for-tat tariffs

Senate Finance advances Greer to be US trade representative - Roll Call

Jamieson Greer, the nominee to become U.S. trade representative, received the backing of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.

USTR pick Greer would open markets to offset tariff retaliation - Roll Call

Jamieson Greer, the nominee to be U.S. trade representative, said the U.S. has to open new markets to offset losses from retaliatory tariffs.

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International Business Times

US Trade Envoy Finds China's Shipbuilding Policies Warrant 'Urgent Action'

The US Trade Representative said Thursday that its probe into China's practices in the shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors found that Beijing's undermining of fair competition warranted "urgent action."

The Independent UK

USTR warns of risks from online pharmacies in its 'notorious markets' report

An annual U.S. government report on “notorious markets” known for counterfeiting and other violations of intellectual property says that nearly all 35,000 online pharmacies around the world are being run illegally

International Business Times

US Probes China Chip Industry On 'Anticompetitive' Concerns

The United States said Monday it is opening an investigation into China's policies for its semiconductor industry, over concerns that Beijing is turning to "extensive anticompetitive and non-market means" to undermine other economies.

Biden Administration Raises Tariffs On Chinese Clean Energy Products

Biden administration raises tariffs on Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon, and tungsten products to safeguard U.S. clean energy businesses amid escalating t...

The Independent UK

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

The Biden administration has announced it is raising tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses

Trump's Tariffs Are Already Creating Jobs—in Lobbying

The president-elect's first term turned lobbying into a growth industry, and he looks poised to do it again.

USTR Tariff Exclusion Process Under Scrutiny For Inconsistencies

Criticism of lack of transparency and consistency in USTR's tariff exclusion process.

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