Shipping Noise Disrupts Narwhals and Inuit Hunts in Canada's Arctic
For Alex Ootoowak, watching the speckled gray narwhals migrate in the icy waters of the Arctic during hunting season is a cherished childhood memory.
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Customs Launches Portal for Major Tariff Refunds
On Monday, the U.S. Customs portal will start accepting refund requests from businesses that paid President Trump's tariffs before the Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional. Nickolai Hammar/NPR hide caption toggle caption Nickolai Hammar/NPR After weeks of waiting to hear how — or whether — the U.S.
Morning Brief: Ceasefire, Blockade, CDC Nomination
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, U.S. military officials say the blockade of Iranian ports and ceasefire is holding, Trump nominates former Coast Guard doctor as CDC chief.
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz chokes Iran's oil exports
How will Trump's blockade of Iranian oil work? After US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapsed at the weekend, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would block ships entering or leaving any Iranian port or coastal facility via the Strait of Hormuz.
US Naval Blockade of Iran Sparks Global Alarm
Skip next section Talks on Hormuz naval mission set for Friday — French presidency April 14, 2026 Talks on Hormuz naval mission set for Friday — French presidency A video conference to discuss an international "purely defensive mission" to secure the Strait of Hormuz announced on Monday will take place on Friday, the French president's office
US Naval Blockade Targets Iran's Oil Exports
How will Trump's blockade of Iranian oil work? After US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan collapsed at the weekend, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would block ships entering or leaving any Iranian port or coastal facility via the Strait of Hormuz.
One Year After Trump's Tariffs: Progress and Problems
President Trump ordered double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports on April 2 last year. This is where things now stand a year later. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images A year ago, President Trump ordered double-digit tariffs on virtually everything the U.S. imports.
US Trade Chief Criticizes WTO After E‑Commerce Moratorium Fails
United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer criticized the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday after it failed to agree on the extension of a moratorium on customs duties for e-commerce at its top-level ministerial conference.
E-commerce Deadlock Halts WTO Talks
Talks between trade representatives and high-level officials from some 166 countries ended with no major deals signed early Monday. The World Trade Organization (WTO) had been meeting in the Cameroonian capital of Yaounde for four tense days of negotiations, hoping to finalize an agreement on e-commerce that was blocked by Brazil at the last minute.
Who's Winning From Trump's Tariff Push?
On April 2, 2025, Donald Trump shocked the world by announcing "economic independence" for the US, imposing sweeping tariffs on every country in the world. The US Supreme Court has since ruled against the unprecedented move, but the US president seems keen to double down.
Building American Kids' Bikes — and Pushing for Tariffs
Brian Riley, the CEO of the Guardian Bike Company, showcases a rack of frames that were built in his factory in Seymour, Indiana. Scott Horsley/NPR hide caption toggle caption Scott Horsley/NPR Brian Riley got into the bike business by accident.
EU approves handling fee on small parcels from abroad
The EU Parliament and the European Council on Thursday voted to introduce handling fees for small packages arriving from outside the bloc starting on November 1, at the latest.