Xi is testing Japan’s ties with Trump in latest trade battle

China tests the Japan-US alliance with export controls or bans on dual use goods Japan sells to China 

US container imports dropped 5.9% in December on continued China slump, Descartes says

In December China imports were down 21%

Here's how much more complex Trump 2.0 tariffs are — and how much the Supreme Court could roll things back

Tariffs are found in 19USC 1202 

Trade deficit in October hits smallest since 2009 after Trump's tariff moves

Data shows a strong market for US products

Amazon ends USPS partnership after $9.5 billion loss, affecting 100,000 workers

The ecommerce trend is toward vertical integration of logistics . USPS responded by opening a bid for its services to offset decline in letter revenue. 

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026

US Customs ditches paper checks as importers await tariff refund decision

Importers brace for $150 billion tariff refund fight if Trump loses at Supreme Court

If refunds happen- are distributors and consumers entitled to a cut of the refund?  Was it passed along in the COGS?  

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Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases

Russian oil purchases driving potential tariff increase