On December 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee reviewed USTR activities and FY2026 funding priorities, with Ambassador Jamieson Greer as the witness. The hearing emphasized the use of reciprocal tariffs as an enforcement tool aimed at addressing a reported $1.2 trillion trade deficit. While the memo is written through an agriculture lens, the themes apply broadly across supply chains: More tariffs used as leverage … Read More
“Liberation Day” Arrives: U.S. Unveils Sweeping New Tariffs
President Donald Trump marked what he termed a “Declaration of Economic Independence” at the high-profile “Make America Wealthy Again” event, announcing comprehensive new tariffs aimed at reshaping America’s trade relationships globally. Dubbed “Liberation Day” by the administration, the strategy introduces a baseline tariff of 10% on virtually all imports into the U.S., significantly altering the landscape of international commerce. A Strategic Shift in Global Trade … Read More