U.S. Tariff Spike Hits Canadian Exports After Direct Talks Fail
Canada tried to avoid new U.S. tariffs with direct contact, but official records show their efforts got no response
August 1, 2025Section
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Trump Challenges Big Pharma as Americans Pay Triple for the Same Medicines
Donald Trump recently demanded that leaders of the top 17 drug companies lower medicine prices in the United States.
August 1, 2025
U.S.-Pakistan Trade Pact Lowers Tariffs, Targets Oil Development
The United States and Pakistan reached a new trade agreement that cuts tariffs on Pakistani goods and opens the door
July 31, 2025
China and U.S. Manufacturing: China Stalls, U.S. Midwest Rebounds Sharply
Fresh official data show diverging trends in the world’s key manufacturing hubs. China’s manufacturing sector remains stuck
July 31, 2025
U.S. Negotiates 15% Tariff on South Korea, Secures $350 Billion Investment Pledge
The United States and South Korea have agreed to a new trade deal that marks a sharp break from past...
July 31, 2025
U.S. GDP Jumps 3% as Economic Revival Surpasses Forecasts
The US Department of Commerce reported Wednesday that the American economy grew 3% in the second quarter of 2025, clearly...
July 30, 2025
U.S. Slaps India with 25% Tariffs as Punishment for Russian Trade Links
On July 30, 2025, the White House announced a new 25% tariff on all goods imported from India. President Donald...
July 30, 2025
Shaky Alliance: Europe’s Doubts Loom Over Ambitious U.S.-E.U. Deals
(Analysis) A recent high-profile trade and defense agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU)
July 29, 2025
Trump Steps Up Ultimatum: Russian Leaders Warn of War
U.S. President Donald Trump just gave Russia 10 days to agree on peace in Ukraine, replacing his previous 50-day
July 29, 2025