Tariff

Jewish family’s toy company challenged Trump’s tariffs, the Supreme Court agreed

For Stephen Woldenberg, the decision to challenge US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs was rooted in a moral obligation shaped by his family’s Jewish values.

From left, Ben Woldenberg, Stephen Woldenberg, Elana Woldenberg Ruffman, Nadine Woldenberg and Rick Woldenberg pose in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC
US President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address

US President Donald Trump reaches for his phone as he makes an announcement in the Oval Office, White House, May 8, 2025; illustrative.

Trump impersonator calls C-SPAN to denounce Supreme Court, Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries

 US President Donald Trump gives remarks on tariffs at the White House.

Trump’s tariff defeat creates a new wave of uncertainty for businesses and exporters


China slaps restrictions on 18 US firms over Trump tariffs

China sanctioned 18 US defense firms and raised tariffs after Trump imposed a 50% duty on Chinese goods, escalating tensions over trade and Taiwan.

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing, April 8, 2025.

EU to start retaliating against US tariffs on Tuesday

The EU joins China and Canada in retaliating to Trump admin tariffs and escalating a global trade conflict.

 A European Union flag flutters outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium April 9, 2025.

Pro-Israel evangelical leader calls on Trump to tariff Tucker Carlson for pro-Iran post

"It’s time for the White House to impose a Tariff on Tucker Carlson for illegally importing anti-Semitic Iranian talking points and putting America last,” Cardoza-Moore said.

 Tucker Carlson speaking with attendees at the 2020 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Trump runs the show during press conference with Netanyahu - comment

The short-term gain that Netanyahu thought Israel had been prized with after Trump’s victory and a respite from the sometimes adversary relationship with the Biden administration, has vanished.

 U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands during a meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025.

Trump-Netanyahu meeting largely unsuccessful, tariffs remain threat - analysis

Trump's second meeting with Netanyahu this term was, judging by politicians' reactions, not an overwhelming success for Israel's prime minister.

 (L to R): US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of US flag and Los Angeles port (illustration).

Why Israel can’t escape impact of tariffs

While stock indices in the US and Europe fell by about 10% in two days, the Tel Aviv 35 Index fell by just under 4% yesterday and by 0.62% on Thursday.

 US President Donald Trump meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC, April 7, 2025

Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post reports

This exchange marks the highest-profile disagreement between the President and Musk.

 ELON MUSK listens to US President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House.

Bank of Israel keeps interest rates steady after Gaza conflict resumes

The central bank left its benchmark rate ILINR=ECI at 4.50%.

 BANK OF Israel headquarters in Jerusalem: Israel’s favorable environment for economic development has been accompanied by an impressive improvement in the country’s credit rating, say the writers.

Fearing further market meltdown, Germany's Merz calls for swift action on tariffs

Major stock indexes plunged on Monday as Trump showed no sign of backing away from his tariff plans.

 German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz attends a press conference following the German general election in Berlin, Germany, February 24, 2025.

Pay up penguins: Why did the Trump administration apply tariffs to uninhabited islands?

The Trump administration applied a 10% tariff to islands without a human population - was this an oversight or a security policy?

 A group of King Penguins walk along a snow-covered path, January 18, 2010.