Middle East tensions are posing a new test for the US economy, threatening global supply chains and potentially disrupting Federal Reserve policy.

The US will increase additional import tariffs for some countries to 15%, up from the current 10%, according to chief trade representative Jamieson Greer.

A ruling rejecting former President Trump's tariff policy makes efforts to use tariffs to prevent India from buying Russian oil more difficult.

Average tariffs on US imports declined after an additional 10% duty took effect, providing a temporary advantage for most countries.

The EU has postponed the ratification of a trade agreement with the US for the second time, citing concerns over instability and potential price increases for many goods due to President Trump's temporary tariffs.

The European Commission (EC) on 22/2 urged the US to adhere to the bilateral trade agreement reached last year, which set import tariffs at 15%.

Countries are exercising caution following a US Supreme Court tariff ruling, with concerns growing over increased trade instability as Trump responds with an additional 10% tariff.

The world's wealthiest individual expresses discontent despite an immense fortune that fuels his ambitions, from colonizing Mars to implanting brain chips.

In San Francisco, Seth Chandler's gold and silver shop always has dozens of customers queuing, under the watchful eye of two security personnel.

Amazon and third-party sellers are seeing their pre-tariff inventory dwindle, leading to initial price increases for some products.

US officials have prepared various options for the president to achieve trade goals, should the Supreme Court not support import tariffs.

President Donald Trump accused Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of "incompetence" and failing to "do his job well," citing billions of dollars in budget overruns on the Fed's headquarters renovation project.