US tariff

Washington, Dhaka try to iron out key tariff issues

The second round of tariff negotiations between Bangladesh and the United States ended yesterday in Washington, DC, with both sides reviewing and debating key proposals.
11 July 2025, 22:00 PM

Trump slaps 35% tariff on Canada

US President Donald Trump has ramped up his tariff assault on Canada, saying the US would impose a 35 percent tariff on imports next month and planned to impose blanket tariffs of 15 percent or 20 percent on most other trading partners.
11 July 2025, 18:49 PM

$20 dress direct from China now costs $30 after Trump closed a tariff loophole

Fast fashion got a lot pricier for Americans this spring – and it’ll likely get even more expensive in 2027.
10 July 2025, 04:05 AM

Trump says pharmaceutical tariffs could reach 200%

"We're going to give people about a year, a year and a half to come in and, after that, they're going to be tariffed," Trump told reporters
9 July 2025, 04:12 AM

Bangladesh-US second round tariff talks to begin today

The talks will continue until July 11
9 July 2025, 03:55 AM

Salehuddin hopes to get better results in meeting with US on tariff

'The final tariff will be fixed in the one-to-one negotiation with the USTR... The rate is not final yet...,' says finance adviser
8 July 2025, 14:05 PM

What's inside Trump's tariff letter to Yunus

The letter stated that Bangladeshi goods transshipped to evade the new tariff would be subject to higher duties.
8 July 2025, 06:10 AM

EU avoids US tariff letter, eyes concessions, EU sources say

US President Donald Trump began informing, in a wave of letters, a range of trading partners from Japan to Myanmar of sharply higher tariffs on goods they sell into the United States starting August 1
7 July 2025, 19:53 PM

Trump says alignment with BRICS' 'anti-American policies' to invite additional 10% tariffs

Trump did not clarify or expand on the "Anti-American policies" reference in his post.
7 July 2025, 02:38 AM

US tariff talks: First day ends without major decision

A high-level meeting between Bangladesh and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) ended in Washington, DC, yesterday without a major decision, despite the looming expiry of a 90-day negotiation window on July 9.
3 July 2025, 18:51 PM

Is the US winning under Donald 'Tariff' Trump?

President Trump has now been president for almost 100 days.
15 April 2025, 11:13 AM

Increase imports of US goods to reduce trade gap: textile millers

They also suggested increasing US content in manufactured goods to 20% to qualify for reduced tariff rates
12 April 2025, 14:17 PM

Apple transports 1.5 million iPhones from India to avoid US tariffs: report

Apple has transported approximately 1.5 million iPhones from India to the United States via chartered cargo flights in recent months, according to a recent Reuters report. The tech giant's logistical push comes as it seeks to avoid steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports, with India offering a more favourable trade alternative.
10 April 2025, 16:29 PM

Rising tariffs may lead to a global recession

The impact of the seismic shift in the global economy caused by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs is as immediate as it is personal.
9 April 2025, 06:00 AM

US tariffs will not affect investments in Bangladesh: BIDA Chairman

The recently enacted decisions by the US government regarding tariffs will not affect the upcoming Bangladesh Investment Summit 2025, according to Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Ashik Chowdhury.
6 April 2025, 11:54 AM

Apple may expand iPhone production to Brazil to avoid US tariffs: report

Apple is considering increasing iPhone assembly in Brazil to reduce the impact of new US tariffs on Chinese imports, according to a recent report by Apple-centric news platform 9to5Mac. US President Donald Trump recently announced steep tariffs on goods from several countries, including a 34% levy on Chinese products—a major concern for Apple, which manufactures most of its devices in China.
6 April 2025, 07:30 AM