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Trump tariffs live updates: US explores new tariffs in investigation targeting trading partners

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Trump tariffs live updates: US explores new tariffs in investigation targeting trading partners The US is pursuing new tariffs on nations with which it trades, pivoting after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's most sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…
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  • Customs agency cannot comply with federal judge's order to automatically refund importers' tariff payments without their requesting the refunds

    60% confidence
  • 15% global tariff could begin sometime this week

    60% confidence
  • US businesses and consumers have paid for tariffs, pushing up inflation

    60% confidence
  • Electronic refund process will be ready within 45 days

    60% confidence
  • Trump administration's tariff refund delay is theft in broad daylight

    60% confidence
  • US economic growth was muted in February as tariffs increased costs for businesses, some of which passed along higher prices to consumers

    60% confidence
  • Importers would receive only one payment from Treasury Department, regardless of how many items or declarations they filed

    60% confidence

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Donald Trump · tariff revenue decline1 USD
Donald Trump · planned global tariff rate15 percent
Donald Trump · current global tariff rate10 percent
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