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Tag: Trade Expansion Act of 1962

Trump’s 2025 Tariff Reductions: Legal Frameworks, Economic Impacts, and Policy Implications

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping overhaul of U.S. trade policy, introducing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports and significantly higher rates for certain countries, notably China. This move, termed "Liberation Day" by the administration, aimed to address longstanding trade imbalances and protect domestic industries. The immediate aftermath saw global markets plunge, with the S&P 500 experiencing its worst single-day decline since the 2020 pandemic-induced crash . However, a subsequent 90-day tariff pause, announced on April 9, led to a market rebound, highlighting the volatility and uncertainty surrounding the administration's trade strategies.

Navigating the New U.S.-U.K. Trade Framework: Legal, Economic, and Policy Dimensions

On May 8, 2025, the U.S.-U.K. trade framework aimed at alleviating some of the tariffs imposed in recent years. This agreement marks a significant development in international trade relations, particularly in the context of President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, which introduced a 10% baseline tariff on imports and higher rates on specific goods. The new framework seeks to reduce tariffs on certain products, such as British automobiles and steel, while maintaining others. It also opens up the U.K. market to more U.S. agricultural exports.

Tariffs and Tensions: Analyzing the Legal and Economic Implications of the IMF’s 2025 U.S. Growth Forecast Reduction

In April 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised its forecast for U.S. economic growth in 2025, reducing it from 2.7% to 1.8%. This significant downgrade was attributed primarily to escalating trade tensions and the imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States under President Donald Trump's administration. The IMF also lowered its global growth forecast to 2.8%, citing similar concerns.