Agency steering U.S. foreign trade policy inside the Executive Office of the President
EU discussions on curbing trade with Israeli settlements face deep division over ban, tariffs, or licensing. Several member states have already imposed or considered unilateral measures amid rising settlement activity and calls for accountability under international law. The debate follows new data on settlement expansion and international rulings.
The White House has announced 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, to take effect in 30 days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The duties will hit products from wine to cement and hockey sticks, exclude energy and critical minerals, and target goods previously protected by the USMCA; Ottawa has called the move a USMCA violation.
Canada braces for a renewed fight as Washington imposes 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports. Prime Minister Carney leads a united Team Canada in negotiations with Trump’s administration, while provinces warn of disrupted industries and rising uncertainty. Talks aim to avert full escalation before the August 19 deadline.
The United States has set 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries accounting for 99% of U.S. imports, arguing that they fail to enforce bans on goods made with forced labour. The tariffs take effect as prior global levies expire, with India and others qualifying for lower rates after tightening enforcement.
The US has imposed new 10%–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners, saying they have not effectively enforced bans on goods produced with forced labour. The levies replace expiring temporary duties and include product exemptions, while trading partners from Brazil to Australia have criticised the move and markets have reacted with caution.
A coalition of 25 US states has filed suit in the US Court of International Trade to stop 10–12.5% tariffs that took effect in July on goods from about 60 trading partners. Plaintiffs say the administration has used forced‑labour claims to recreate broad levies courts have already struck down; the White House says the duties are lawful under Section 301.
The United States has introduced new Section 301 tariffs on 60 economies, arguing they fail to prohibit or enforce bans on imported goods made with forced labor. The measures, which follow temporary tariffs that expired earlier this month, face sharp international criticism and may not offer a quick path to relief for affected industries. The administration cites investigations and hearings as justification, while opponents say the move is a political tool that broadens trade friction.
Canada and the United States have resumed intensive talks to avert steep US tariffs that could take effect this week. Ottawa has offered concessions, including removing a retaliatory auto tariff, while Washington has pressed provinces to lift bans on US alcohol and pushed demands on market access and content rules for autos. Negotiators are still finalising details.
Canada has suspended trade talks with the United States after last‑minute changes to a proposed deal, and Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada will match new 50% US tariffs "dollar for dollar". Washington has imposed duties on about $20bn of Canadian goods; both sides blame the other for collapsing talks.
The National Payments Corporation of India has announced a 0.4% merchant fee on UPI payments over ₹2,000 for merchants, with caps and exemptions for smaller transactions. The move funds digital-infrastructure and security while sparking debate on adoption costs for businesses.