On April 2, 2025, US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new taxes—dubbed “Liberation Day” tariffs—targeting imports from nearly every country around the world. The move sent shockwaves through the global trade system and triggered a sharp downturn in international financial markets.

Trade laws and tariffs are complex and changing constantly. Here are some tactics to help you navigate and mitigate tariffs moving forward.

“Rescinding the digital services tax will allow the negotiations of a new economic and security relationship with the United States to make vital progress and reinforce our work to create jobs and build prosperity for all Canadians,” Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a statement Sunday night.

As tariffs continue to affect costs, U.S. importers can employ these strategies to minimize their duty exposure.

President Donald Trump's decision to impose 25% tariffs on imports from South Korea and Japan is drawing sharp criticism from economists who say the rationale behind the move is fundamentally flawed.

But the level of trade success Trump will have achieved by next week looks to fall short of his goals. Trump’s trade adviser Peter Navarro touted “90 deals in 90 days” in April. As the deadline approaches though, others in the Administration are lowering expectations.

Indonesia will sign a pact worth $34 billion with business partners next week to boost purchases from the U.S., as part of efforts to strike a trade deal with Washington ahead of the July 9 deadline,

Indonesia, the world’s second-biggest wheat buyer, plans to purchase more wheat from the US as it seeks to secure a trade deal ahead of the looming tariff deadline.