tariffs
Trump says he has struck a trade deal with Hanoi — lowers tariffs to 20% for Vietnamese goods, but adds 40% tax on loophole Chinese companies use to circumvent measures
U.S. President Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social, stating that he has reached a deal with Vietnam to allow U.S. goods to enter the country without a tariff. In exchange, Washington will reduce tariffs on Vietnamese goods from the initial figure of 46%, down to 20% — but the agreement includes a provision stating…
TSMC swats down claims it is delaying its Japan chipmaking plant to prioritize Arizona plants to avoid US tariffs — TSMC says US investments won’t impact other regions
TSMC has responded to a report that it is delaying its Japan fab in favor of faster buildouts in the United States. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, TSMC is slowing its spending on chipmaking facilities in Japan to accelerate the buildout of its Fab 21 site…
Is the Home Depot’s viral 12-foot skeleton a victim of President Trump’s tariffs?
April 2025 came and went without new Halloween decorations from the Home Depot. For fans of the home improvement retailer’s iconic 12-foot skeleton and other seasonal yard props, the hiatus wasn’t just disappointing — it was cause for concern. Did the specter of tariffs spook the Home Depot? I know what you’re probably thinking: Come…
TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied ‘Robotaxi’ trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Remember last week when Aurora met a major milestone — just squeaking by under its own deadline — and launched a driverless self-driving truck service? Welp, this…
Tariffs could increase tech prices by up to 70% and reduce GDP by $69 billion according to CTA report
The export tariffs enacted in April are expected to raise retail prices by 11% to 70% across different categories, cut consumer spending by $123 billion annually, and shrink U.S. economic output by $69 billion, according to a report by Trade Partnership Worldwide (TPW), published by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) on Wednesday. There are a…
As tariffs invade the apparel market, selling your clothes online is the move — here’s how
Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of ContentsThe side hustle that doesn’t require much time, or a special skillWill tariffs make clothes more expensive?The thrifting boom proves that people are down to buy used clothesWhich is best: Depop, Poshmark, or Mercari?Making your listings pop is less work than you thinkSaving your boxes and mailers…
Tariffs Will Make TVs Even More Expensive. Buy These 2024 Models Instead
Donald Trump’s new tariffs have put a strange pall on the US economy. Uncertainty abounds, but prices seem likely to rise on all kinds of goods, from food to construction materials. Big-ticket electronics like TVs and soundbars may be at the front of the line. Pricing for Sony’s new flagship Bravia 8 Mk II OLED…
Tabletop teams near panic as Trump tariffs could kill decades of growth
President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs on foreign goods Wednesday, with the reportedly “arbitrary” levies exceeding 60% in some cases. While the tariffs were long expected, one business analyst told CNBC that the administration’s plans are “worse than the worst case scenario.” With most tabletop games produced overseas, many in China, the impact could be…
Will Trump’s tariffs make costs explode for this year’s most anticipated products?
Tech lovers: Bigger price tags may be on the horizon. The incoming Trump administration has proposed a sweeping economic agenda that includes controversially high tariffs on imported goods, and while the plan has reportedly fluctuated over the last month, the President-elect argues increased tariffs on imports is the best way to pay for sweeping tax…