A tariff is a tax levied by the government on imported goods. They raise costs for importers who usually pass them on to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Erik Sherman reports on business, economics, finance, tech, and law. Tariffs are a form of taxation on imported goods meant to ...

The leading concern in the cotton industry and beyond is demand. Rising interest rates, inflation and recession fears have created a cautious retail industry and a demand slump, with slowed consumer ...

Washington — The Supreme Court's decision to strike down a pillar of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policies could have broad impacts on Michigan's trade-reliant economy, though little will ...

Prices for clothing, vehicles and appliances are continuing to rise. The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's tariffs in February 2026, and new tariffs have since replaced them under a ...

As underscored in a recent Supreme Court ruling, a tariff is “a tax levied on imported goods and services.” American companies pay first, then the costs are passed to consumers. As many as half of the ...

One of the many uncertainties clouding the U.S. economic picture is tariffs — both the prospect of new ones and upcoming refunds from those struck down by the Supreme Court. Stephanie Sy speaks with ...