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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US Importers Rush Shipments from China as Tariff Pause Sparks Surge Positive ↑
US businesses are flooding ports with shipments from China, with freight bookings up nearly 300% after Trump’s 90-day tariff pause dropped rates from 145% to 30%. Retailers and fireworks importers are scrambling, but supply chain bottlenecks could delay goods past key seasons like July 4th. This…
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Global Times Urges Extension of U.S.-China 90-Day Tariff Truce Positive ↑
China's state-backed Global Times has called for an extension of the current 90-day tariff truce with the U.S., suggesting that the period is too short to achieve meaningful progress.The truce, established during trade talks in Geneva, reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30% and…
See MoreIndia Denies Trump's Claim of Zero-Tariff Offer in Ongoing Trade Talks Neutral →
President Trump asserted that India offered to eliminate tariffs on U.S. goods, a claim swiftly refuted by India's Foreign Minister, S. Jaishankar, who emphasized that negotiations are ongoing and no agreements have been finalized.The U.S. had imposed tariffs of up to 27% on Indian imports in April…
See MoreTariff thaw deepens: Trump claims zero-tariff offer from India, US eases China levies Positive ↑
• Trump says India is ready to drop tariffs on US goods “to literally zero” as part of a new trade deal, while also pressuring Apple to shift production back to the US.• Meanwhile, the US just halved its “de minimis” China tariff to 54%, and China lifted its Boeing ban—sending strong signals of de-…
See MoreBig De Minimis Update: Tariff lifeline for DTC e-commerce sellers & dropshippers! Positive ↑
Yesterday’s blanket tariff cut (145 % → 30 %) was a win - today’s Executive Order keeps the direct-to-consumer model alive.Yesterday’s blanket tariff cuts (145 % → 30 %) were a win, but today’s Executive order will make even more people happy, especially those shipping direct-to-consumer.In short,…
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Rumor: China team walks out of Geneva tariff talks—hardening stance or headline noise? Negative ↓
Brian Krassenstein’s tweet (unconfirmed by officials) claims Vice-Premier He Lifeng quit mid-meeting with U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent. If true, any near-term “cool-down” hopes could freeze, leaving 145 % tariffs in place a while longer. Spot anything credible on your end? Drop it…
See MoreTrump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods "seems right". Positive ↑
• In a Truth Social post, Trump says an 80 % duty “seems right,” adding Treasury chief Scott Bessent will decide.• Bessent and chief negotiator Jamieson Greer head to Geneva this weekend for what the White House calls a first de-escalation step.• Definitely showing signs of backing down, but I…
See MoreUS may slash China tariffs to 50% as trade talks kick off Positive ↑
• The Trump administration is weighing a major cut to China’s 145% tariff—possibly dropping it to 50–54% as early as next week, sources say.• Retailers like Walmart and Target have already begun prepping pricing scenarios, and toy importers are holding shipments until there's clarity.• Even at 50…
See MoreNew US–UK deal slashes trade barriers and opens $5B in export potential for US producers Positive ↑
• Trump and Starmer announced a trade agreement offering major wins for American beef, ethanol, and aerospace, with over $5B in new export access.• The deal retains a baseline 10% reciprocal tariff but cuts duties on key sectors—UK cars get limited 10% access before 25% kicks in.• Importers and…
See MoreTrump weighs baby product tariff exemptions, but warns against too many carve-outs Positive ↑
• The White House is considering exempting child care goods like cribs and baby formula from tariffs, but Trump says he’s hesitant to complicate the system with too many carve-outs.• Over 70% of baby products sold in the U.S. come from China, and industry groups warn families will feel the pinch.•…
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