US Increases Imports of Asian Goods in First Half of 2026 Amid Tariff Changes
Ahead of new tariffs imposed in late July, US retailers increased imports from Asia to stockpile goods.
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Ahead of new tariffs imposed in late July, US retailers increased imports from Asia to stockpile goods.
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world
Vietnam's trade deficit expanded to $3.587 billion in July, driven by higher imports and fuel costs, while the country faces new U.S. tariffs and inflationary pressures.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 4:09 AM
politics
New tariffs announced under various trade sections are expected to impose significant costs on U.S. households, continuing a trend of increased trade protectionism.
Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 11:54 AM
politics
President Trump calls for expanding the Graham Sanctioning Russia Act to include tariff powers on Iran, complicating the bill’s progress as it heads to a House vote.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:39 PM
general
Surging steel imports from China, South Korea, and Vietnam through Mexico and Canada highlight the need to strengthen USMCA rules before extending the trade agreement.
Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 4:16 PM
business
The United States announced tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from multiple countries as part of efforts to reinstate former President Donald Trump's trade policies.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 23, 2026, 10:26 PM
world
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to address bilateral tensions amid South China Sea disputes and upcoming summit plans.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 11:13 PM
politics
Small businesses faced significant challenges from tariffs introduced in April 2025, with many raising prices and expressing pessimism about 2026 revenues and employment.
Reason | Jul 13, 2026, 5:31 PM
world
A coalition of mostly Democratic-led states challenges the legality of tariffs imposed on 60 trading partners, citing overreach and lack of connection to forced labour claims.
BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 2:13 AM
world
The lawsuit challenges the legality of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, following a Supreme Court ruling against previous levies.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 1:22 AM
world
The lawsuit argues that President Trump lacks legal authority to impose tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 10:46 PM
us
A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt tariffs imposed on goods from 59 countries and the European Union, arguing the tariffs unlawfully replace import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court earlier this year.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 9:54 PM
world
The Bank of Japan signals concerns over persistent inflation risks driven by global AI-related demand, alongside energy shocks and a weak yen, potentially prompting further interest rate hikes.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:02 AM
world
Oil prices fell on August 3, 2026, following US President Donald Trump's announcement of renewed negotiations with Iran, while the yen strengthened after a rare joint intervention by US and Japanese officials.
CNA Latest News | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 AM
world
China rejects US sanctions on Chinese companies over alleged forced labour in Xinjiang, calling the claims baseless and accusing the US of economic coercion.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:57 AM
world
The Department of Homeland Security expands the blacklist under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act to block imports linked to alleged forced labour in Xinjiang.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 9:28 PM
general
The Department of Homeland Security has taken its largest single-day enforcement action to date by adding 43 Chinese companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act blacklist, barring their products from entering the United States.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 31, 2026, 7:45 PM
world
Rising oil prices and regional shipping risks threaten to increase costs for millions in Pakistan and Bangladesh, which have limited economic buffers.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 1:03 PM
investigations
Tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on Canadian goods have led to significant local economic losses and reduced cross-border travel in the Sault Ste. Marie area, highlighting the impact of ongoing trade tensions.
ProPublica | Jul 31, 2026, 11:31 AM
business
The U.S.-Iran war has driven up fuel prices, leading to a significant increase in electric vehicle sales in Asia, particularly in Southeast Asia, while China experiences a decline after subsidy cuts.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 5:35 AM
politics
Former President Trump criticized the Supreme Court for overturning his emergency tariffs and birthright citizenship order, asserting significant economic losses for the U.S.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 2:31 AM
world
Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:29 AM
business
A Nikkei analysis reveals significant growth in Chinese companies' global presence, particularly in electric vehicles and digital products, despite high US tariffs imposed last year.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 6:57 PM
world
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff urge the US Securities and Exchange Commission to examine whether Trump Media’s paid data feed offering early access to President Trump’s posts violates securities laws.
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