US News
LAST UPDATE: September 30, 2025
Trump Sets Lumber, Wood Tariffs in Bid to Boost US Industry
President Trump announced tariffs of 10 % on softwood lumber and 25 % on cabinets and furniture, citing national security concerns. (ブルームバーグ)
Insight
These tariffs may spark retaliation, raise input costs for U.S. wood-dependent industries, and add inflationary pressure.
Vance says US ‘headed to a shutdown’ after meeting with Democrats
Vice President JD Vance warned that failure to resolve budget disagreements would lead the U.S. toward a government shutdown. (Reuters)
Insight
The statement increases urgency for Congress to pass a funding bill; it also shifts blame dynamics ahead of a possible shutdown.
Trump administration begins detailing shutdown plans as deadline nears
The administration is outlining which federal programs may be suspended and which workers might be furloughed if a shutdown occurs. (Reuters)
Insight
Early contingency planning suggests the government is bracing for a likely lapse, which may reduce the shock if a shutdown happens.
What happens if the US government shuts down?
The article describes how a shutdown would delay economic data, furlough many nonessential workers, and disrupt federal operations. (フィナンシャル・タイムズ)
Insight
The longer the shutdown, the more it risks damaging economic confidence and complicating policymaking in a fragile environment.
