Trump threatens Apple with a 25 percent iPhone tariff
(theverge.com)
President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a tariff of “at least 25 percent” just for its iPhones unless it moves production to the United States.
President Donald Trump has threatened Apple with a tariff of “at least 25 percent” just for its iPhones unless it moves production to the United States.
OpenAI's Stargate project struggling to get off the ground, due to tariffs
(techcrunch.com)
OpenAI’s ambitious Stargate data center project is facing delays thanks to tariff-related economic uncertainty, reports Bloomberg.
OpenAI’s ambitious Stargate data center project is facing delays thanks to tariff-related economic uncertainty, reports Bloomberg.
Trump Says He Will Implement 100% Tariffs on Films Produced Outside the U.S.
(variety.com)
Donald Trump took to Truth Social Sunday to announce he is “authorizing” the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to impose a 100% tariff on “any and all” movies produced in “foreign lands.”
Donald Trump took to Truth Social Sunday to announce he is “authorizing” the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to impose a 100% tariff on “any and all” movies produced in “foreign lands.”
Meta blames Trump tariffs for ballooning AI infra bills
(theregister.com)
World War Fee Meta's AI ambitions are going to cost more than expected thanks to increased competition and — who could have seen this coming? — the Trump administration's obsession with tariffs, which is driving up the price tag of key components.
World War Fee Meta's AI ambitions are going to cost more than expected thanks to increased competition and — who could have seen this coming? — the Trump administration's obsession with tariffs, which is driving up the price tag of key components.
Well, That's One Way to Address America's Vaping Problem
(theatlantic.com)
Millions of Americans are inhaling e-cigarettes illegally imported from China. Because of tariffs, they’re about to get a lot more expensive.
Millions of Americans are inhaling e-cigarettes illegally imported from China. Because of tariffs, they’re about to get a lot more expensive.
Amid tariff turmoil, these warehouses are in big demand in L.A
(latimes.com)
As steep tariffs on imports throw Los Angeles-area ports into turmoil and chill industrial property leasing, one rare type of building is suddenly in hot demand — bonded warehouses where goods can be stored without paying tariffs until they are removed.
As steep tariffs on imports throw Los Angeles-area ports into turmoil and chill industrial property leasing, one rare type of building is suddenly in hot demand — bonded warehouses where goods can be stored without paying tariffs until they are removed.
Wyze pays $255k of tariffs on $167k of floodlights
(twitter.com)
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Something went wrong, but don’t fret — let’s give it another shot.
A Major Retro Handheld Maker Just Stopped All U.S. Shipments over Tariffs
(kotaku.com)
A flood of well-made, affordable gaming handhelds out of China has made the last few years a great time to be a retro enthusiast.
A flood of well-made, affordable gaming handhelds out of China has made the last few years a great time to be a retro enthusiast.
Amazon to display tariff costs for consumers
(punchbowl.news)
Amazon doesn’t want to shoulder the blame for the cost of President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Amazon doesn’t want to shoulder the blame for the cost of President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Chinese firms race to open US factories to avoid sky-high tariffs
(scmp.com)
Ryan Zhou, the owner of a business making novelty gifts in eastern China, has been working flat out since April to open a new factory in an unfamiliar location: Dallas, Texas.
Ryan Zhou, the owner of a business making novelty gifts in eastern China, has been working flat out since April to open a new factory in an unfamiliar location: Dallas, Texas.
How DigiKey is dealing with tariff chaos
(text.npr.org)
Thief River Falls is in northwestern Minnesota, and along with having a really cool name is really small. But it grew a very big company that is now riding out an unprecedented and unpredictable storm - tariffs.
Thief River Falls is in northwestern Minnesota, and along with having a really cool name is really small. But it grew a very big company that is now riding out an unprecedented and unpredictable storm - tariffs.
Drum Machine Price Before Tariffs: $399, After Tariffs: $977
(synthtopia.com)
Music gear prices are skyrocketing as a result of the Trump administration’s new tariffs, and this is going to significantly impact US musicians’ instrument purchase plans for the foreseeable future.
Music gear prices are skyrocketing as a result of the Trump administration’s new tariffs, and this is going to significantly impact US musicians’ instrument purchase plans for the foreseeable future.
The many ways tarrifs will hit electronics
(ieee.org)
Like the industry he covers, Shawn DuBravac had already had quite a week by the time IEEE Spectrum spoke to him early last Thursday, 10 April 2025. As chief economist at IPC, the 3,000-member industry association for electronics manufacturers, he’s tasked with figuring out the impact of the tsunami of tariffs the U.S. government has planned, paused, or enacted. Earlier that morning he’d recalculated price changes for electronics in the U.S.
Like the industry he covers, Shawn DuBravac had already had quite a week by the time IEEE Spectrum spoke to him early last Thursday, 10 April 2025. As chief economist at IPC, the 3,000-member industry association for electronics manufacturers, he’s tasked with figuring out the impact of the tsunami of tariffs the U.S. government has planned, paused, or enacted. Earlier that morning he’d recalculated price changes for electronics in the U.S.
US chocolate prices surge amid soaring cocoa costs and tariffs
(theguardian.com)
For many Americans celebrating Easter, the holiday is incomplete without chocolate: chocolate bunnies and eggs, bars tucked into Easter baskets, candy hidden in plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts.
For many Americans celebrating Easter, the holiday is incomplete without chocolate: chocolate bunnies and eggs, bars tucked into Easter baskets, candy hidden in plastic eggs for Easter egg hunts.
U.S. Gas Exports to China Stopped After Beijing Imposed Tariffs
(nytimes.com)
China has stopped buying liquefied natural gas from the United States after imposing a 15 percent tariff on these shipments on Feb. 10, ship tracking data shows, in the latest sign that Beijing continues to decouple from the U.S. economy.
China has stopped buying liquefied natural gas from the United States after imposing a 15 percent tariff on these shipments on Feb. 10, ship tracking data shows, in the latest sign that Beijing continues to decouple from the U.S. economy.