The U.S. economy posted robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, expanding at an annual rate of 4.3% according to the initial estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The acceleration from the second quarter’s 3.8% growth rate tells only part of the story, however. A closer examination of the underlying components reveals that the third quarter’s expansion was not only faster but built on a far healthier, more broad-based foundation than the growth recorded earlier in the year. The distin ...

Mexican lawmakers have given final approval for new tariffs on Asian imports, broadly aligning with U.S. efforts to tighten trade barriers against China. Let's get more with our economy and government reporter Gonzalo Soto, who joins us from Mexico City. So this has just been approved in the last 30 minutes or so, but what exactly does it change and what does it mean essentially as well.It was less than an hour ago, the Mexican Senate approved a new tariff bill that includes new levies for over 1400 differe ...

Canada recorded a trade surplus for the first time since January as exports rebounded sharply and imports declined. https://t.co/TN8WM7YTBA ...

Move aligns Mexico with US stance against flood of imports from China https://t.co/oWqodTUjDx ...

Trade & Tariffs Impact - President Trump signaling potential new levies on Canada, India, and Mexico [1] - Uncertainty around tariffs has caused a "rollercoaster" year for trade, with importers initially slowing down and then surging when policies softened [2][3] - Retaliatory tariffs have negatively impacted US exports, as other countries make deals with normal trading partners [3] - The Supreme Court ruling on tariffs is a major factor in determining future stability and potential refunds [6] Shifting Trade Dynamics - China's share of imports to the Port of Los Angeles has decreased from 60% in 2018 to 40% currently, but overall volume has grown due to increased trade from Southeast Asia [4] - China is shifting from exporting products to exporting manufacturing expertise, investing in factories and supply chains in Southeast Asia [5] - China's exports to the rest of the world are up by double digits, indicating they are finding new customers in Europe, Africa, and Asia [17] - US exports are depressed due to tariffs, with other countries like Argentina and Brazil stepping in for soybeans, and Australia for almonds [18] Small Business Concerns - Small to midsize businesses (SMBs), representing over half of the 125,000 importers at the Port of Los Angeles, struggle to pass on increased tariff costs [9] - Removing the de minimis exemption has caused prices to skyrocket for small businesses importing small parcels from Asia, particularly China [12] - Toy importers face a squeeze on margins due to elevated tariffs, potentially impacting their ability to make payroll [14] Port of Los Angeles Performance - The Port of Los Angeles experienced its third-best performance on the container side in its history [3] - Anticipating approximately 800,000 container units for December, slightly off compared to elevated 2024 levels [15][16]

Exclusive: The Trump administration is prodding ranchers and meatpackers to do something about soaring beef prices, while looking at increasing imports from Mexico and South America https://t.co/4qKXMtVmM6 ...

Switzerland is willing to offer more concessions on imports from the US if it can get even lower tariffs in return from Donald Trump’s administration, as it works to finalize an agreement reached last month https://t.co/lEw6wfQcDO ...

Thailand posts its widest trade deficit since early 2023, with a surge in imports of capital goods and raw materials from China, even as exports lost momentum after US buyers frontloaded purchases to beat higher tariffs https://t.co/oCCyQUzP6a ...

RT Bloomberg New Economy (@BBGNewEconomy)U.S. imports from Asia haven’t slowed — they’ve shifted. As China’s share declines, shipments from Taiwan and Southeast Asia are taking over. We take a closer look in the #ChartoftheWeek.For more insights on the forces reshaping global supply chains, tune into the #BloombergNewEconomy livestream starting 11/19 at 8:00 AM SGT.⏯️https://t.co/ONy6DyUDbF ...

Sheinbaum’s plan to impose steep tariffs on Chinese imports has been delayed until at least December as opposition from Mexico’s private sector and members of the ruling party stalls congressional debate https://t.co/xvDRcqQi10 ...