Track every tariff turn - without scrolling endless headlines. Tariff Pulse distills the latest U.S.– China trade-war moves, as well as a global tariff related updates, duty changes, and policy signals into colour-coded cards that flag risk or relief at a glance. Short summaries give you the high-level view of what happened and why it matters to e-commerce sellers and U.S. importers or those selling into the US - whether the impact is on landed cost, cash-flow, or sourcing strategy.
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Trump cuts tariffs on China after meeting with Xi Positive ↑
• At a summit in South Korea with Xi, Trump announced he would cut tariffs on Chinese imports from about 57% to 47%, as Beijing agreed to resume large‑scale U.S. soybean purchases and delay rare‑earth export controls for one year. • The deal also covers cooperation on combatting fentanyl…
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US and China reached a framework agreement on trade Positive ↑
• US and Chinese top trade teams met in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 24–27 in their fifth formal negotiation round to tackle tariffs, tech controls and rare earth disputes. • Officials said the talks were “very constructive” and flagged a tentative framework agreement designed to prevent Donald Trump…
See MoreTrump warns India: Cut Russian oil imports or face “massive” U.S. tariffs Negative ↓
• President Donald Trump threatened India with “massive” tariffs unless it sharply reduces purchases of Russian oil, linking the move to energy‑security and trade policy. • India, which buys large volumes of heavily discounted Russian crude, called the measure “unjustified” and defended its…
See MoreUS to impose 25% tariffs on heavy‑duty truck imports and 10% on buses from Nov 1 Negative ↓
• Trump Signed orders imposing 25% tariffs on imported medium- & heavy-duty trucks/parts effective November 1, 2025. Vehicles compliant with United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) may face duties only on non‑U.S. content.• The proclamation also includes a “tariff offset” program: U.S.…
See MoreTrump threatens China with cooking oil embargo over soybean snub Negative ↓
• Trump said he is considering end business with China on cooking oil in retaliation for Beijing refusing to buy U.S. soybeans.• Trump’s latest criticism follows a recent spate of critical remarks he has made about China, raising questions about the status of ongoing trade talks and sending stocks…
See MoreTrump urges China to tone down rhetoric after threatening 100% tariffs Neutral →
• Trump publicly called on China to be “less confrontational,” following his own proposal of a 100% tariff on foreign‑made films. • He described the strike‑back threat as a message—not an act of war—and urged China to respond more diplomatically.
See MoreTrump threatens additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports on Truth Social Negative ↓
Trump posted on Truth Social that starting November 1, the U.S. would impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports, on top of existing tariffs.
See More US to meet with Brazil as Brazil seeks to ease tariffs Positive ↑
• Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have agreed to lead trade talks in Washington following a call between Lula and Trump.• The agenda: undoing the 40% tariff on Brazilian goods that Lula personally asked Trump to lift, and smoothing over spikes in trade…
See MoreChina tightens rare earth export controls ahead of Trump‑Xi summit Negative ↓
• China expanded export restrictions on rare earth materials, adding 5 more elements and targeting defense and semiconductor uses. • The new rules require export licenses for products containing China‑origin rare earths—even if processed abroad—and forbid exports tied to military or sensitive…
See MoreLula asks Trump to lift 40% tariff on Brazilian imports Positive ↑
• Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has directly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to eliminate the 40% tariff the U.S. imposed earlier this year on Brazilian exports, calling the measure “political” and “irrational” during a 30-minute phone call.• Lula expressed willingness to…
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