Today in trade

Today in U.S. trade

A daily pulse: spot prices for the energy commodities that move U.S. trade, and recent headlines from reputable newsrooms.

Key trade commodities

Commodity	Spot price	Day change	As of
WTI crude	$79.2/bbl	+9.32%	2026-07-13
Brent crude	$81.62/bbl	+9.79%	2026-07-13
Natural gas	$2.83/MMBtu	+3.66%	2026-07-13

Spot prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Energy is among the largest categories of U.S. trade.

Trade headlines

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods (opens in a new tab)NPR
Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Many Canadian Goods (opens in a new tab)The New York Times
Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada (opens in a new tab)BBC Business
Canada’s Carney Says Trump Agrees to Talks to Avert New 50% Tariff (opens in a new tab)The Wall Street Journal
China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong Kong (opens in a new tab)NPR
Trump Escalates Canada Tariffs as Mark Carney Holds Firm (opens in a new tab)The New York Times
Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers (opens in a new tab)BBC Business
Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Brazil (opens in a new tab)The New York Times

Headlines from reputable newsrooms; links open at the source.