Trump tightens trade restrictions and demands price cuts
In early September, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and critical components and also allowed imports of 300,000 tons of beef trimmings at a reduced tariff. At the same time, he signed new drug pricing agreements and threatened trade embargoes against countries with trade deficits with the U.S. The measures add to pressure on oil refiners and an early switch to winter gasoline.
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· 6Трамп ввёл пошлины до 100% на импортные дроны и критически важные компоненты
1Квота Трампа на импорт 300 тыс. тонн говядины вызвала критику республиканцев-скотоводов
2Трамп угрожает торговым эмбарго, если ФРС не снизит ставку
3Трамп расширил соглашения о ценах на лекарства с 9 фармкомпаниями, доведя их число до 26
4Трамп призвал нефтепереработчиков США нарастить выпуск топлива на встрече в Белом доме
5EPA досрочно отменила летний бензиновый стандарт с 1 сентября
6Key points
- Tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and critical components have been in effect since September 3; rates of 10–15% are set for allied countries.
- Donald Trump added 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to the reduced-tariff quota for 90 days starting September 1; the White House called for selling it at a 25% discount.
- Trump threatened to cut off trade with countries that have a trade deficit with the U.S. if the Fed does not lower rates, after the July deficit rose to $88.6 billion.
- The president signed discount agreements on outpatient drugs for Medicaid with nine companies, bringing the total number of agreements to 26.
- The EPA authorized the sale of winter E10 gasoline two weeks earlier than usual starting September 1, and Trump urged refiners to boost fuel output.
What happened
The president's August 26 executive order adds 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to the reduced-tariff quota for 90 days starting September 1. The White House says the imports are intended for ground beef production and urged that they be sold at a 25% discount.
The president concluded drug pricing agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies, bringing the total number of such agreements to 26. The deals require discounts on outpatient drugs in all state Medicaid programs and include commitments to invest at least $19.6 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
The EPA announced that starting September 1 it will allow the sale of winter E10 gasoline with higher Reid vapor pressure — about two weeks earlier than usual. At a closed meeting at the White House, President Trump called on American oil refiners to increase gasoline and diesel production.
The president threatened to stop trade with countries with which the U.S. has a trade deficit if the Federal Reserve does not cut interest rates. The threat came after publication of data showing the U.S. trade deficit rose 24.4% in July to $88.6 billion, the highest since March 2025.
Why it matters
The drone tariffs are motivated by national security concerns, the beef imports are intended for ground beef production and, according to the White House, should be sold at a 25% discount, and the drug pricing agreements require discounts for state Medicaid programs. In the fuel market, the average price of gasoline exceeds $4 per gallon, diesel nearly $6, and the EPA explains the early switch to winter gasoline by the need to increase fuel supply and lower prices.
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