Small Business July 24, 2026
Why Trump’s 50% Hockey Equipment Tariffs Are Unlikely to Hit U.S. Families
The Minnesota Trade Office believes most hockey sticks and equipment imported to the U.S. will be exempt from the 50% tariff.
Small Business July 24, 2026
Trump Rebuilds Tariffs with New Levies on 60 Economies
The new levies follow an investigation into the alleged failure of around 60 economies to prevent forced labor in their supply chains to the detriment of American workers.
Taxes July 20, 2026
Trump Issues 50% Tariffs on Canada Ahead of Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
President Donald Trump on Monday signed orders imposing new 50% tariffs on Canada, according to senior White House officials, just days before the scheduled opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Taxes June 22, 2026
Trump’s New U.S. Tariff Wall Shakes Up Winners, Losers Lineup
The Trump administration wants the rebuilt wall of import taxes to mirror those the president put on every major trading partner at the beginning of his second term.
Small Business May 15, 2026
State Officials Demand Transparency as Businesses Get Billions in Trump Tariff Refunds
The administration could potentially hand back over $166 billion following a Supreme Court decision ruling the tariffs illegal.
Small Business May 13, 2026
Appeals Court Halts Order Finding New Trump Tariffs Unlawful for Now
Tuesday's order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit means importers will continue to pay the 10% tariffs under President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 for now.
Small Business May 8, 2026
Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Declared Unlawful by U.S. Trade Court
A divided three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
Small Business April 20, 2026
Trump Administration Opens Process of Refunding $166 Billion in Tariffs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection activated a new claims system on Monday for importers seeking repayments of tariffs collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
General News April 19, 2026
Importers Face Challenges From Tariffs and Increasing Fuel Prices
Ports have not reported March numbers, but Global Port Tracker projected the month at 1.97 million TEU, down 8.3% year over year.
Small Business March 10, 2026
Legal Fight Reopens Over Trump’s Push to Tax Low-Value Imports
A U.S. trade court has revived a challenge to President Donald Trump’s move to end a tariff exemption for low-dollar imports, resuming a legal fight with financial stakes for online retailers and small businesses as well as Americans who directly buy goods overseas.
General News February 20, 2026
Trump Announces New 15% Global Tariff After Supreme Court Rules Prior Tariffs Invalid
Under the law, the new tariffs can last for only 150 days. An extension would require congressional approval.
Small Business January 25, 2026
Trump Threatens New 100% Tariff on Canada Over China Deal
President Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs against exports to the U.S. if it makes a trade deal with China, escalating tensions between the U.S. and its northern neighbor.