Taxes February 18, 2026
White House Floats New Taxes to Boost U.S. Shipbuilding
The Trump administration's plan includes fees on foreign-built commercial vessels, as well as a tax on imports at land ports of entry.
Small Business December 8, 2025
Imports to Continue Decline in 2026, Says Retail Trade Group
Amid the impact from tariffs and ongoing trade policy uncertainty, year-over-year declines in import cargo volume seen at the nation’s major container ports in recent months are expected to continue in 2026.
Taxes September 24, 2025
U.S. Cuts Tariffs on EU Cars to 15 Percent
The U.S. lowered tariffs on auto imports from the European Union to 15% retroactive to Aug. 1, 2025, cementing terms of the framework trade agreement the two sides struck almost two months ago.
Small Business September 11, 2025
Imports Declining Following Summer Surge Ahead of Tariffs
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Small Business July 30, 2025
Reciprocal Tariffs Explained: Impact on U.S. Businesses
Reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries were set to increase July 9, 2025. However, on July 7, the White House extended the current 10% modified reciprocal tariffs until August 1, 2025.
December 22, 2024
Trump Demands Lower Fees for Use of Panama Canal or Its Return to U.S. Control
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the Panama Canal is charging “exorbitant prices and rates of passage” on U.S. naval and merchant ships.