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Uncertainty reigns for manufacturers seeking tariff refunds
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated most of the Trump administration’s tariffs…
US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says
The White House has outlined the timeline for additional trade actions it plans to take as it seeks to reconstruct President Donald Trump’s far-reaching tariff regime…
Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected Trump’s claim that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act gave him the authority…
US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%
The U.S. and Taiwan have come to terms on a trade and investment agreement that caps tariff rates…
Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors
The levies will primarily cover advanced computing chips…
US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI
U.S. manufacturing activity decreased to its lowest point of 2025 last month, affected by continued tariff uncertainty and weak demand…
What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026
Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear…
Cyber Monday Sales Top $14B, Beating Projections
U.S. consumers spent a total of $14.25 billion online for Cyber Monday, up 7.1 percent year-over-year…
Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%
While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping…
Winners and losers of Black Friday 2025
Online discounts were flat year over year. However, some retailers won with…
Consumers Spend Record $6.4B Online on Thanksgiving
Consumers spent a record $6.4 billion online on Thanksgiving, up 5.3 percent year-over-year…
Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%
President Donald Trump plans to raise tariffs on imports from Canada by 10%, per a TruthSocial post on Saturday…
September retail sales rise amid signs of waning spending power
Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains…
On Amazon, the ‘Made in USA’ boom fizzles as price wins out
Back in the spring, “Made in USA” became one of Amazon’s hottest search terms…
Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
A federal appeals court on Aug. 29 ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers…
US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports…
US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
The U.S. is extending its pause on additional retaliatory tariffs for imports from China until Nov. 10…
Mapping Trump’s tariffs by trade balance and geography
Duties on over 90 countries’ imports are slated to rise above a previous 10% baseline tariff implemented by the U.S. Here are three graphics illustrating the changes.
EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months
The bloc has now paused implementation three times…
Talks to resume in Geneva to reach global pact on plastic pollution
Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening on Tuesday, July 5…
US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners…
De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says
The exemption currently allows imports under $800 to enter the U.S. duty and tax free…
June Retail Sales Beat Expectations As Americans Keep Spending
American consumers defied expectations in June – typically a slow month in retail – posting a 0.6% seasonally-adjusted uptick in May-to-June spending…
US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
The U.S. will implement 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective Aug. 1…
US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
The U.S. will levy a 35% tariff on imports from Canada…
Usual Suspects Walmart and Amazon Lead NRF Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Retailers, based on 2024 U.S. sales, has remained remarkably consistent since last year…
Private Labels Evolve into Destination Brands, Primed for Growth Amid Tariffs
As private labels and store brands have evolved over the last decade, the stigma of the “cheap, alternative, knockoff” brand has worn away. Retailers have built…
The World’s Largest Retailers 2025: Amazon Tops List Of Global Retailers Ahead Of Tariff Impact
A shifting U.S. tariff policy has retail companies downgrading revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year…
Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products…
US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties…
US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
As part of the agreement, the U.S. will pause for 90 days the 34% tariff on imports from China…
With Tariffs Changing Quickly, Can Retail Pricing Keep Up?
With tariff policies changing week by week, many retailers and brands are struggling to update pricing quickly…
Walmart, Target And Home Depot CEOs Meet With President Trump To Talk Tariffs
Three of the nation’s top retail leaders – Walmart’s Doug McMillon, Target’s Brian Cornell and Home Depot’s Ted Decker – met with President Trump at the White House…
Modern Retail Index: What’s driving the financial performance of retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Sephora
In the face of a shifting retail landscape fraught with new business demands and economic dynamics…
American Consumers Are Resilient, Ready To Adapt To Tariff-Driven Price Increases
As the stock market implodes in real time, American consumers are responding with a pragmatic acceptance of what’s coming…
As tariffs take effect, more brands weigh the value of tapping U.S. manufacturers
As retail companies navigate the tariff-filled landscape, some are weighing the value in bringing manufacturing stateside.
Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties
The president said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S. based on White House calculations.
Consumer spending during Q1 to shrink for first time since pandemic
“Stockpiling ahead of potential tariff implementation on a wide range of consumer goods could lead to a pullback in goods spending later this year,” the Conference Board said.