Tariffs

Reciprocal 30% tariffs on goods traded between Colombia and Ecuador took effect on February 1, leading to truck backups at the border since the weekend. Border zone merchants voice concerns over effects on legal trade and rising prices for consumers. Officials and private sector from both nations will meet this Monday to explore alternatives.

22. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

President Donald Trump's first year in office has brought regulatory relief to the cryptocurrency sector, yet major digital assets have declined in value. Despite appointments and new laws favoring crypto, broader economic factors like tariffs have driven down prices. The Trump family, however, has profited substantially from related ventures.

Cryptocurrency markets are treading water near flat levels as investors await key US jobs data and a potential Supreme Court decision on tariffs imposed by President Trump. Bitcoin hovers around $90,000 amid ongoing outflows from spot ETFs, while analysts detect early signs of stabilization. The focus remains on how these developments could influence Federal Reserve policy and global risk appetite.

6. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Brazil's trade deficit with the United States jumped from US$ 283 million in 2024 to US$ 7.5 billion in 2025, multiplying by 26 following tariff measures imposed by President Donald Trump. This marks the 17th consecutive year the goods flow favors Americans, with Brazilian exports dropping 6.6% and imports rising 11%. Brazilian officials attribute part of the impact to tariffs, but also to internal economic factors and reduced demand for oil.

The National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) announced that the tariff flag for January 2026 will be green, with no extra costs on electricity bills for Brazilian consumers. This follows eight months of yellow and red flags, due to maintained rainfall and hydroelectric reservoir levels in November and December. The last green flag was applied in April 2025.

17. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

As 2025 draws to a close, commentators on Slate’s What Next podcast say the U.S. economy under President Donald Trump shows signs of losing momentum, even as prices remain high. They argue that tariffs and policy uncertainty are adding to economic pressures and complicating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions.