China is typically the destination for over a quarter of the U.S. soybean harvest. Now, U.S. farmers have a choice between selling at lower prices domestically or storing crops in hopes of a trade deal.

The last six months of shifting import policy have created a lot of uncertainty, which will continue as the Supreme Court weighs in on the tariffs’ legality.

And Whirlpool is reportedly accusing some of its overseas competitors of doing exactly that.

Chinese electronics manufacturers and European winemakers, among others

They aren’t just worried about upsetting their customers. Many face a number of other obstacles to raising prices, even as their costs have increased this year.

The end of a shipping loophole means that packages under $800 are subject to duties. That’s created chaos for consumers. 

From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump is calling on the European Union to hit China and India — two major buyers of Russian oil — with tariffs of up to 100%.

It’s growing its trade with developing and devloped countries alike, putting U.S. companies at a competitive disadvantage.

Demand to lease industrial spaces — meaning warehouses that store everything from car parts to construction materials — shrank by 11.3 million square feet in the second quarter of 2025.

The U.S. and Japan have finalized their trade deal a month and a half after it was announced.