Tariffs

United States President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on products from European countries that approve a digital services tax applicable to US companies.

June 11, 2026 Reported by AI

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has sent a letter rebutting a Washington Post editorial that criticized proposed tariffs on South Korea and other economies over forced labor concerns.

A class action lawsuit filed in Seattle accuses Amazon of retaining hundreds of millions of dollars from unlawful tariffs instead of refunding customers. The suit follows a Supreme Court ruling against the tariff policy.

May 09, 2026 Reported by AI

The Department of Agriculture has requested additional tariffs on several imported agricultural goods including pork, chicken and coffee to shield local producers from low-priced shipments.

In the latest escalation of the Colombia-Ecuador trade dispute—following initial 30% tariffs in February—Ecuador's 100% tariff on Colombian products took effect May 1, after Colombia imposed 35%, 50%, and 75% tariffs on 190 Ecuadorian products. Border business groups report trade collapse and smuggling risks amid narcotrafficking accusations.

April 30, 2026 Reported by AI

In the ongoing Colombia-Ecuador tariff dispute, Colombia's Ministry of Commerce issued Decree 0455 on April 28, 2026, imposing tariffs of 35%, 50%, or 75% on 191 products from Ecuador—up from prior 30% measures—to counter Ecuador's 100% 'security tariffs.' Zero tariffs remain on essential inputs without substitutes. The decree awaits publication in the Official Gazette on April 30 for immediate effect.