Beginning midnight, Oct. 14, 2025, imports of select wood and furniture items—including softwood, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and upholstered furniture—face new Section 232 tariffs, targeting imports of timber, wood products, furniture, and cabinetry.
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List: U.S. Government Shutdowns Since 1976
Here’s a list of All U.S. Government Shutdowns and Their Duration Since 1976
U.S. Inflation Rises 2.9% in August: Food and Gas Prices Lead the Surge
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, Brazil, Graphs, Graphs, Inflation, Markets, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World Economy, World economy, World trade
The August inflation data overlaps with President Trump’s latest round of tariffs on major U.S. trading partners. But while the direct impact is up for debate, beef’s surge suggests tariffs may already be filtering into consumer prices.
Foreign Investors Pump $80B Into U.S. Treasuries; U.K. Posts Biggest Monthly Gain
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Europe, India, Japan, Markets, Middle East, United States of America, World economy, World Economy
In June 2025, foreign official institutions drove a $80 billion net inflow into U.S. Treasuries, with the U.K. recording the largest one-month increase among major holders.