17 h. ago Trump Says Drug Tariffs Probable by Aug. 1, Downplays More Deals

President Donald Trump said that he was likely to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals as soon as the end of the month and that levies on semiconductors could come soon as well, suggesting that those import taxes could hit alongside broad “reciprocal” rates set for implementation on Aug. 1.

Economics

46 h. ago Amy Hamm: Canada’s sluggish criminal trials don’t take fentanyl trafficking seriously

The Jordan deadline is killing drug charges before they can be tried. We better hope Trump doesn't notice

Events

69 h. ago Mexico seeks deal to dodge U.S. tariffs after Trump’s latest threats over drug cartels

President Claudia Sheinbaum confident they'll strike a deal with the U.S. government

Economics

6 d. ago New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border

WASHINGTON — A new report from a New York-based think tank questions the drug trafficking rationale for U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada, saying the data shows the vast majority of fentanyl seizures in the United States are linked to the southern border. The Manhattan Institute analyzed newly released data on fentanyl seizures made […]

Politics

6 d. ago Canadian pharmaceutical industry alarmed after Trump threatens 200% tariff on drug imports

Canadian exports less than 5% of all generic medicines sold in the U.S., but Canada 'could get caught in the crossfire if there are broad-based tariffs'

Economics

7 d. ago Trump Says He’ll Set 50% Copper Tariff, Wait Year on Drug Levies

President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% duty on copper imports as part of a set of looming sectoral tariffs, while also indicating he could offer pharmaceutical manufacturers at least a year before applying a crippling 200% tariff on their foreign-made products.

Economics

1 week ago Trump Plans to Start Notifying Countries of US Tariffs Up to 70%

US President Donald Trump said his administration will probably start notifying trading partners Friday of the new US tariff on their exports effective Aug. 1, while reiterating a preference for simplicity over complicated negotiations five days before his deadline for deals.

Economics