President Donald Trump's move to impose or threaten massive tariffs against China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union affect about $2 trillion worth of U.S. imports and have the potential to disrupt business for major Cincinnati companies that rely on foreign goods or that sell goods overseas.

Some of the purported concessions that led to a 30-day pause on the tariffs were things Canada and Mexico had already done before Trump’s threat, but it’s complicated.

President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico risked blowing up North America’s economy

Beijing hit back with its own tariffs and export restrictions after being subjected to levies by President Trump. Trade experts said China appeared to aim for minimal short-term harm while showing the range of its possible responses.

The U.S. Postal Service’s decision may block or delay parcels from retailers including Shein and Temu from entering the United States.

China's finance ministry said it would impose levies of 15% for U.S. coal and 10% for crude oil, farm equipment and some cars.

Here are some things to know about Trump’s actions, the counters from U.S. trading partners and what it means for American consumers.

Lower-income Americans are likely to feel the brunt of the unprecedented tariffs President Donald Trump has set in motion.

Automakers appear particularly vulnerable to the US’ tariffs on its neighbors, experts have warned. While President Donald Trump suspended levies on Canada and Mexico, his rapidly shifting pronouncements “ are throwing decades-old supply chains into question ,