Sylvia Chen
@egmonttrade.bsky.social
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The week after an anti-tariff ad pushed President Trump to halt trade talks with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
It was the first meeting between a Canadian prime minister and Chinese president since 2017.
It was the first meeting between a Canadian prime minister and Chinese president since 2017.
Trump’s tariffs are pushing Canada closer to China and India
Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to double non-U.S. exports by 2035. That means making up with two of Canada’s greatest adversaries.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The week after an anti-tariff ad pushed President Trump to halt trade talks with Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
It was the first meeting between a Canadian prime minister and Chinese president since 2017.
It was the first meeting between a Canadian prime minister and Chinese president since 2017.
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The outlook for trade in 2026 will hinge on how the rest of the world responds to America’s tariff wall and China’s industrial glut
Global trade will continue, but will become more complex
The outlook for trade in 2026 will hinge on how the rest of the world responds to America’s tariff wall and China’s industrial glut
econ.st
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The outlook for trade in 2026 will hinge on how the rest of the world responds to America’s tariff wall and China’s industrial glut
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As we approach the new year, let’s recap what we achieved in 2025.
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This year, our network grew stronger with many new Experettes joining us.✨
Join our growing, empowered trade community in the new year:
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#countdownto2026 #1of12
November 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As we approach the new year, let’s recap what we achieved in 2025.
This year, our network grew stronger with many new Experettes joining us.✨
Join our growing, empowered trade community in the new year:
🔗 www.tradeexperettes.org/membership
#countdownto2026 #1of12
This year, our network grew stronger with many new Experettes joining us.✨
Join our growing, empowered trade community in the new year:
🔗 www.tradeexperettes.org/membership
#countdownto2026 #1of12
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The Senate on Thursday voted 51-47 to eliminate the national emergency underpinning President Trump’s global tariffs — its third rebuke of his trade policy this week, after bipartisan votes to roll back duties on goods from Canada and Brazil.
Senate votes to quash Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ global tariffs
The bipartisan move is symbolic, as the House has passed a rule against legislation to block tariffs this year.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Senate on Thursday voted 51-47 to eliminate the national emergency underpinning President Trump’s global tariffs — its third rebuke of his trade policy this week, after bipartisan votes to roll back duties on goods from Canada and Brazil.
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Lumber prices are falling—due to deteriorating housing demand and tariff uncertainty—and that’s sounding an alarm on Wall Street about potential Main Street problems.
Lumber Prices Are Flashing a Warning Sign for the U.S. Economy
Wood prices are sliding and mills are cutting back because of uncertainty over tariffs and a building slump.
on.wsj.com
September 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Lumber prices are falling—due to deteriorating housing demand and tariff uncertainty—and that’s sounding an alarm on Wall Street about potential Main Street problems.
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US tariffs worsen challenges in the petrochemical industry, executives warn reut.rs/45TysEO
US tariffs worsen challenges in the petrochemical industry, executives warn
U.S. tariffs are increasingly pressuring the already challenged petrochemicals sector and could lead to a 15% drop in the global petrochemical trade, a TotalEnergies executive told the APPEC conference in Singapore on Tuesday.
reut.rs
September 9, 2025 at 3:20 AM
US tariffs worsen challenges in the petrochemical industry, executives warn reut.rs/45TysEO
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Trump signs order offering some tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals reut.rs/421I0eH
Trump signs order offering some tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order offering some tariff exemptions as soon as Monday to trading partners who strike deals on industrial exports such as nickel, gold and other metals, as well as pharmaceutical compounds and chemicals.
reut.rs
September 6, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Trump signs order offering some tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals reut.rs/421I0eH
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Tariff uncertainty makes it hard to nail down pricing at a North Carolina seller of copper sinks and tubs.
Six Months Into Tariffs, Businesses Have No Idea How to Price Anything
North Carolina company says tariff uncertainty has given way to new problem: what to charge. “Everyone is struggling to figure out what to do.”
on.wsj.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Tariff uncertainty makes it hard to nail down pricing at a North Carolina seller of copper sinks and tubs.
The Court of Appeals Federal Circuit has removed CIT’s injunction but ruled President’s use of the IEEPA tariffs exceeding his authority. Parties have until
Oct 17 to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Oct 17 to appeal to the Supreme Court.
The president’s trade policy has been dealt a blow, for now. We explain what has happened
Trump’s global tariffs suffer a legal setback
The appellate court ruling sets up a showdown at the Supreme Court
econ.st
August 30, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Court of Appeals Federal Circuit has removed CIT’s injunction but ruled President’s use of the IEEPA tariffs exceeding his authority. Parties have until
Oct 17 to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Oct 17 to appeal to the Supreme Court.
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The Japan-led Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD 9, closed by adopting a joint communique that reaffirms the importance of multilateral trade to counter global protectionist moves.
TICAD adopts Yokohama Declaration to strengthen multilateral trade
The communique emphasized proposals to solve problems facing African states, apparently reflecting Japan's wish to highlight a different approach to that of China.
ebx.sh
August 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Japan-led Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, or TICAD 9, closed by adopting a joint communique that reaffirms the importance of multilateral trade to counter global protectionist moves.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I have joined @tradeexperettes.bsky.social ‘s Mentorettes program twice now. Highly recommended! 👍
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August 21, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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When a tariff deal is implemented, the details have to be released so that the appropriate tariffs are charged. If they aren't released, the Vietnam deal might have been fun to negotiate, but it has no impact on tariff levels.
(The China export control deal may remain secret though)
(The China export control deal may remain secret though)
REPORTER: Are you planning to release more details of the Vietnam and China deals?
TRUMP: I might. I don't think it matters how much you release of the deal. Is it necessary?
LUTNICK: No
TRUMP: I might. I don't think it matters how much you release of the deal. Is it necessary?
LUTNICK: No
July 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
When a tariff deal is implemented, the details have to be released so that the appropriate tariffs are charged. If they aren't released, the Vietnam deal might have been fun to negotiate, but it has no impact on tariff levels.
(The China export control deal may remain secret though)
(The China export control deal may remain secret though)
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Manufacturers plead for US tariff clarity before copper stockpiles dwindle https://on.ft.com/3U6Y4qT
Manufacturers plead for US tariff clarity before copper stockpiles dwindle
Companies await details on whether 50% levy will apply to all products containing the metal
on.ft.com
July 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Manufacturers plead for US tariff clarity before copper stockpiles dwindle https://on.ft.com/3U6Y4qT
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Goods imported from the EU and Mexico will face a 30% US tariff rate starting Aug. 1, President Trump said
July 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Goods imported from the EU and Mexico will face a 30% US tariff rate starting Aug. 1, President Trump said
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Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates
Taiwan Signals Cautious Optimism After Avoiding US Tariff Letter
Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates.
bloom.bg
July 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Taiwan indicated it was cautiously optimistic about talks with the US after it avoided getting a letter from the Trump administration notifying trading partners of new tariff rates
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News Analysis: Instead of viewing tariffs as part of a broader trade policy, President Trump sees them as a valuable weapon he can wield on the world stage.
Trump Treats Tariffs More as a Form of Power Than as a Trade Tool
Instead of viewing tariffs as part of a broader trade policy, President Trump sees them as a valuable weapon he can wield on the world stage.
trib.al
July 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
News Analysis: Instead of viewing tariffs as part of a broader trade policy, President Trump sees them as a valuable weapon he can wield on the world stage.
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NEW EPISODE
Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
207. What happened on Trump’s tariff day
Soumaya Keynes joins to cohost an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement.
tradetalkspodcast.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
NEW EPISODE
Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
Old friend @soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @chadpbown.com on an emergency episode explaining President Trump’s sweeping April 2 tariff announcement. They cover history, the dollar, and even the U.S. legal system to clarify what we know about the tariff actions so far.
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President Trump's tariffs on cars and auto parts will have far-reaching effects on automakers in the U.S. and abroad.
Here's what to know: nyti.ms/41PtYwY
Here's what to know: nyti.ms/41PtYwY
March 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
President Trump's tariffs on cars and auto parts will have far-reaching effects on automakers in the U.S. and abroad.
Here's what to know: nyti.ms/41PtYwY
Here's what to know: nyti.ms/41PtYwY
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Trump orders USTR to re-open investigation into digital services taxes. Also signs EO aimed at fast tracking FDI from allies and partners while limiting Chinese FDI, but who is going to invest amid such policy uncertainty? on.ft.com/3XfR2SD
Donald Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companies
on.ft.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Trump orders USTR to re-open investigation into digital services taxes. Also signs EO aimed at fast tracking FDI from allies and partners while limiting Chinese FDI, but who is going to invest amid such policy uncertainty? on.ft.com/3XfR2SD
#USTR confirmation hearing is currently live on CSPAN3. www.c-span.org/event/senate...
U.S. Trade Rep. Nominee Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as U.S. trade representative, testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
www.c-span.org
February 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
#USTR confirmation hearing is currently live on CSPAN3. www.c-span.org/event/senate...
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"The company in the U.S. market most exposed is actually Volkswagen, with 43% of sales sourced from Mexico. Analysts... said VW could decide to exit the U.S. entirely as its profitability is already low." 😢 https://buff.ly/3CHXr23
February 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"The company in the U.S. market most exposed is actually Volkswagen, with 43% of sales sourced from Mexico. Analysts... said VW could decide to exit the U.S. entirely as its profitability is already low." 😢 https://buff.ly/3CHXr23
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I love that journalists have caught on that the Trumpian tariff threats are nothing but a mob-style shakedown. And, as Liz Dye says, he got rolled.
Trump declares flawless victory in pointless trade war
Keep pulling the fire alarm, eventually no one will pay attention to the noise.
open.substack.com
February 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I love that journalists have caught on that the Trumpian tariff threats are nothing but a mob-style shakedown. And, as Liz Dye says, he got rolled.
On point @lisamcauley.bsky.social
“Understanding Trump’s trade policy is futile because it was never designed to be understood—it was designed to disrupt.”
#disruptorinchief
“Understanding Trump’s trade policy is futile because it was never designed to be understood—it was designed to disrupt.”
#disruptorinchief
Why Understanding Trump on Trade Policy is Futile: www.gtpalliance.com/trends-trans...
In the world of geopolitics and economics, trade policy is typically guided by consistent principles, clear objectives, and a recognition of long-term consequences. But when it comes to Donald Trump’s trade policy, such logic falls apart. Attempting to understand his approach—rooted in unpredictability, contradictory actions, and rhetoric over substance—becomes an exercise in futility. Here’s why.
www.gtpalliance.com
December 23, 2024 at 8:32 AM
On point @lisamcauley.bsky.social
“Understanding Trump’s trade policy is futile because it was never designed to be understood—it was designed to disrupt.”
#disruptorinchief
“Understanding Trump’s trade policy is futile because it was never designed to be understood—it was designed to disrupt.”
#disruptorinchief