tariffs

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European lawmakers reached a provisional deal to remove some import tariffs on U.S. goods, avoiding new 25% tariffs on EU car imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

That deal included a reduction to US tariffs on Chinese goods and a pause to Beijing's restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals and magnets.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If the two countries cut tariffs on roughly $30 billion worth of products, it would cover about 10% of U.S. imports from China, said Zhiwei Zhang, economist at Pinpoint Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Shein has been looking for new revenue streams since President Trump’s tariffs began hurting its apparel sales in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Poor in natural resources, its trade crippled by high tariffs and low demand, Japan was struggling to support a growing population.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand