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If the Supreme Court allows Trump’s steepest tariffs to stand, price increases may accelerate while economic uncertainty associated with the tariffs could put downward pressure on hiring, some economists said.
President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.
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Supreme Court ruling against Trump on IEEPA wouldn't mean the end of all tariffs, experts say
Trade experts expect some U.S. tariffs to remain elevated even if the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's IEEPA levies.
President Donald Trump said Americans could soon get $2,000 “dividends” funded by tariffs. Here’s what to know about the claim and what’s confirmed.
The Supreme Court is now weighing whether President Trump’s tariffs, which hinge on a specified economic emergency power, can remain intact. It leaves one of his biggest policy initiatives hanging
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Tariff-Funded Stimulus Checks Face Legal Hurdles Ahead
I watched a big promise land with a loud splash: $2,000 checks for every American, funded by tariff revenue. The pitch sounds simple and bold. But simple is not the same as workable. As the Supreme Court weighs whether key tariffs are constitutional,
Tariff rates have risen sharply, but U.S. companies - and the U.S. economy - have proven more resilient than many investors feared. Read more here.
Without relief mechanisms, transit agencies could lose buying power and have to delay climate-driven purchases.
Tree light strings face higher tariffs than trees or ornaments, mostly across the board. Tree light strings fall under HTS 9405.30.00, which carry a base tariff of 8%, according to the ITC. For strings from Vietnam or Cambodia, this 8% base tariff will likely raise prices between 5% and 10% in the retail market.