President Trump continues to look into alternate sources, including domestic production of minerals. China recently halted its exports of rare earth minerals after the tariff escalation with President…
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Special Envoy Receives Outline from Russia on Truce Terms
The special envoy and secretary of state are now in Paris for discussions with French officials. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff received details from Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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NEC Director Announces 130 Nations Engaging in Trade Negotiations
He says the administration has made “astonishing” progress. White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett reported that President Donald Trump’s trade team has made progress on the…
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Commerce Secretary Says Semiconductor Tariffs are Coming Soon
The tech exemptions from President Trump are temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained President Trump’s decision to incorporate tariff exemptions for key electronic components on Sunday. He said…
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USDA Opens Applications for 2026 Export Market Development Programs
Launches four programs ahead of Secretary Rollins’ international trade trips. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the launch of four agricultural trade programs for the 2026…
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EU Pauses Retaliatory Tariffs After President Trump Pauses Tariffs
The EU is matching President Trump’s 90-day pause and preparing for trade negotiations. President Donald Trump implemented dozens of steep tariffs last week, largely implementing half the percentage…
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President Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most U.S. Trading Partners
Keeps 125% tariff in place with China after they retaliated with an increase. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump dropped the tariffs on the majority of U.S. trading partners…
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Senate Majority Leader Says Congress Unlikely to Intervene with Tariffs
He says “everybody is concerned” but will let massive policy shift “play out.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Monday that his chamber will likely not intervene…
Read MoreWhite House Reports Countries Willing to Negotiate on Tariffs
President Trump responds to China increasing tariffs. The White House reported on Monday that over 50 nations have been in touch with the White House to negotiate regarding…
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Treasury Secretary Tells Countries Not to Retaliate over Tariffs
President Trump stopped short of fully reciprocal tariffs since “it would have been tough for a lot of countries.” As President Trump implemented tariffs on products from dozens…
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