DIThe Distraction Index

#tariffs

136 events across 56 weeks

9Damage
49Hype
78Noise
7.7Avg Dmg
23.3Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-15
Trump Administration 100% Tariff on Drones
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
4.7
Hype
18.5
WEEK 85Aug 9 – 15
HYPE2026-08-09
Trump Administration Tariffs Spark Trade War Concerns
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
4.7
Hype
27.8
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-04
Oregon Challenges Trump Tariffs in Court
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
5.7
Hype
16.3
NOISE2026-08-03
Twenty-Five States Sue Trump Administration Over Global Tariffs
Policy Changemulti state · broad
Damage
16.8
Hype
15.8
NOISE2026-08-03
Trump Administration Admits Aluminum Tariffs Failed to Boost Domestic Production
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
1.7
Hype
21.3
NOISE2026-08-02
Trump Orders Quartz Tariffs Following ITC Recommendation
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
4.7
Hype
3.8
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE2026-07-30
Trump Criticism of Supreme Court Tariff and Birthright Citizenship Rulings
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
8.6
Hype
61.8
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
Trump Administration Implements 10% Tariff on India
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.2
NOISE2026-07-25
Alberta Premier Refuses to Retaliate Trump Tariff Threats
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
11.4
HYPE2026-07-25
Trump Administration Implements New Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
2.0
Hype
41.0
NOISE2026-07-25
Small Businesses File Lawsuits Against Trump Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
2.4
Hype
18.5
NOISE2026-07-25
Small businesses file lawsuits challenging Trump's new tariffs
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
6.1
Hype
14.2
NOISE2026-07-25
Alberta Premier Refuses to Retaliate Trump's Tariff Threats with Alcohol Ban
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.5
HYPE2026-07-25
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Over Non-Trade Issues
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
7.8
Hype
53.0
HYPE2026-07-25
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Over Produce and Smoke
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.6
Hype
38.2
HYPE2026-07-25
Trump Administration Unveils Strategy for Permanent Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
9.9
Hype
30.5
NOISE2026-07-25
Small Businesses File Lawsuits Against Trump's Sweeping Tariffs
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
6.1
Hype
20.5
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on Multiple Countries
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
14.0
Hype
55.0
NOISE2026-07-24
New Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration Authority for New Tariffs
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
0.3
Hype
12.5
DMG2026-07-24
Trump Announces Broad Tariffs on 60 Trade Partners
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
29.1
Hype
28.3
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Imposes New Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Countries
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
3.3
Hype
15.8
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Pivots to New Legal Authority to Maintain Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.5
Hype
13.5
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Imposes Double-Digit Tariffs on Dozens of Countries
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
11.0
Hype
16.0
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Raises Tariffs on Goods Produced with Forced Labor
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.6
Hype
18.4
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump announces new tariffs on 60 trade partners
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
18.9
Hype
33.3
NOISE2026-07-24
Microsoft Sued Over Xbox Tariff Costs and Refunds
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.5
NOISE2026-07-24
Canada Opens Gordie Howe Bridge Without US Joint Ceremony Due to Trump Tariffs
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
0.2
Hype
18.4
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Makes Joking Comments About Tariffs on Mexico's Lettuce and Canada's Wildfire Smoke
Information Operationinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
58.0
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on 60 Trading Partners
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
16.3
Hype
29.8
HYPE2026-07-24
Fox News Minimal Coverage of Latest Trump Tariff Waves
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
1.4
Hype
30.5
HYPE2026-07-23
Trump Administration Threatens Tariffs on Brazilian Goods
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
1.1
Hype
28.5
NOISE2026-07-23
Trump Administration Implements New Tariffs on Canadian and Brazilian Goods
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
2.5
Hype
14.0
HYPE2026-07-23
Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs on Canadian and Brazilian Imports
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
4.0
Hype
30.5
NOISE2026-07-23
Trump Administration Tariff Threat Could Impact Canadian Economy
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.0
NOISE2026-07-23
Trump Administration Imposes Double-Digit Tariffs on Multiple Countries
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.4
Hype
14.8
NOISE2026-07-22
US-Mexico Resume USMCA Trade Talks
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
14.0
NOISE2026-07-22
Trump Launches Aluminum Tariff Relief Program
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
0.8
Hype
8.9
HYPE2026-07-22
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canada Effective in 30 Days
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
3.8
Hype
43.8
HYPE2026-07-22
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canada with 30-Day Implementation
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
3.2
Hype
41.9
NOISE2026-07-20
Doug Ford Slams Trump Wildfire Tariff Threat as 'Rubbish'
international · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
16.4
NOISE2026-07-20
Consumers Seek Refunds for Trump's Illegal Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.5
Hype
13.8
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Administration Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
7.5
Hype
42.0
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Administration Fires Back at Canada Over Discriminatory Actions
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
1.1
Hype
32.5
HYPE2026-07-20
Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
7.0
Hype
40.0
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-19
US Announces Brazil Tariffs, Expands Exemptions List
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
1.1
Hype
22.5
NOISE2026-07-18
Trump Administration Announces Brazil Tariffs with Expanded Exemptions
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.1
Hype
8.5
HYPE2026-07-18
Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
1.0
Hype
63.2
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-03
Trump Administration Proposes New Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
10.8
Hype
29.3
HYPE2026-06-03
Trump Administration Tariff Policy Expansion
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
13.9
Hype
29.3
NOISE2026-05-31
Trump Administration Appeals Court Order on Tariff Refund Eligibility
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
12.0
Hype
9.3
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-17
States Demand Transparency on Trump Tariff Refunds to Businesses
Resource Reallocationmulti state · moderate
Damage
11.9
Hype
49.0
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
NOISE2026-05-10
Lawsuit Against Nike Over Tariff Refunds
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.0
WEEK 71May 3 – 9
HYPE2026-05-03
Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on EU Cars and Trucks
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
11.8
Hype
68.5
WEEK 69Apr 19 – 25
NOISE2026-04-19
Trump Tariff Refund Portal Launch
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
4.3
Hype
19.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
NOISE2026-04-16
CBP Launches Portal for Tariff Refunds
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
13.3
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
HYPE2026-04-03
Trump Issues 100% Tariff on Pharmaceutical Drugs via Executive Order
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
23.3
Hype
71.3
WEEK 63Mar 8 – 14
HYPE2026-03-08
Treasury Faces $1.6 Trillion Additional Borrowing Need from Tariff Ruling
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
41.5
DMG2026-03-06
CBP Claims Inability to Comply with Tariff Refund Order
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
38.5
Hype
19.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
NOISE2026-03-02
United States Terminates IEEPA-Based Tariffs Following Supreme Court Decision
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
8.7
Hype
5.5
HYPE2026-03-02
NOISE: Trucking Industry and Tariff Commentary
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
HYPE2026-02-25
NOISE: International Trade and Tariff Analysis
international · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
2.8
HYPE2026-02-25
Trump Administration Imposes Section 122 Tariffs and Previews Section 301 Investigations
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
9.2
Hype
39.0
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
Trump Administration Increases Tariff Rate to 15%
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
7.6
Hype
17.1
NOISE2026-02-24
FedEx Sues for Tariff Refund After Supreme Court Ruling
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
5.6
Hype
7.7
NOISE2026-02-23
Trump Warns Countries on Trade Deal Compliance
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
2.2
Hype
21.4
DMG2026-02-21
Supreme Court Rules Against Trump Tariffs
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
29.9
Hype
23.0
DMG2026-02-20
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Creates $175 Billion Refund Liability
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
29.9
Hype
17.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-20
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Global Tariff Order
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
19.8
Hype
36.0
NOISE2026-02-13
Trump Administration Reduces Metals Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
3.2
Hype
3.1
NOISE2026-02-11
House Rejects Ban on Challenges to Trump Tariffs
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
2.3
Hype
10.8
HYPE2026-02-03
Trump Administration Cuts Tariffs on India, India Agrees to End Russian Oil Purchases
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
10.6
Hype
30.2
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-11
House Votes Against Trump's Canada Tariffs in Rare Rebuke
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
14.8
Hype
32.3
HYPE2026-02-09
Trump Tariff War Economic Impact Concerns
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
5.5
Hype
25.4
NOISE2026-02-07
US-India Interim Trade Framework Agreement
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
2.0
Hype
12.0
HYPE2026-02-06
Trump Rescinds Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Purchases
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
1.7
Hype
39.0
DMG2026-02-06
Trump Signs Executive Order on Iran Tariffs and Sanctions
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
39.4
Hype
37.5
HYPE2026-02-05
Trump Administration Tariff Actions on China and Mexico
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
11.8
Hype
26.5
WEEK 57Jan 25 – 31
NOISE2026-01-30
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Cuba Oil Trade
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
18.0
Hype
23.7
NOISE2026-01-30
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Canadian Aircraft
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
8.1
Hype
23.9
WEEK 54Jan 4 – 10
NOISE2026-01-09
Trump Tariffs Damage Canadian E-Commerce Operations
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
2.8
Hype
16.2
WEEK 50Dec 7 – 13
NOISE2025-12-11
Trump Administration Tariffs Backfiring with India Relations
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.1
WEEK 49Nov 30 – Dec 6
NOISE2025-12-05
Senator Ossoff Blames Tariffs for Small Business Job Cuts
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.0
WEEK 48Nov 23 – 29
NOISE2025-11-28
Huawei and ZTE Secure 5G Deals in Vietnam Following US Tariffs
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.1
HYPE2025-11-28
Canadian Trade Relief Announced Amid US Tariff Tensions
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
3.6
Hype
29.8
WEEK 44Oct 26 – Nov 1
HYPE2025-10-30
Senate Votes to Revoke Trump Tariffs on Canada
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
0.1
Hype
26.4
HYPE2025-10-30
Trump-Xi Meeting on Trade War Resolution
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
5.1
Hype
32.4
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
HYPE2025-10-23
Trump Pressures Cattle Ranchers to Lower Prices Amid Tariff Battle
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
12.2
Hype
26.1
NOISE2025-10-23
China GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% Amid US Tariffs
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
13.7
NOISE2025-10-23
US Tariffs Drive India-Brazil Alliance Closer
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
9.2
Hype
23.5
NOISE2025-10-23
Soybean Exports to China Plummet as Rep. Krishnamoorthi Visits Illinois Farm
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.7
WEEK 41Oct 5 – 11
NOISE2025-10-10
Kentucky Democrat Pledges to Repeal Trump Tariffs in Senate Run
Information Operationsingle state · narrow
Damage
0.2
Hype
21.6
WEEK 39Sep 21 – 27
HYPE2025-09-26
Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Trucks, and Furniture
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.1
Hype
32.4
WEEK 35Aug 24 – 30
NOISE2025-08-30
Trump Administration Removes Tariff Exemption for Parcels Under $800
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
3.5
Hype
13.2
DMG2025-08-30
Appeals Court Rules Trump Global Tariffs Unconstitutional
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
28.4
Hype
18.3
WEEK 34Aug 17 – 23
NOISE2025-08-23
Federal Reserve Considers Interest Rate Cuts Amid Tariff Economic Challenges
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
3.8
Hype
18.4
HYPE2025-08-23
Mail Carriers Globally Pause US Deliveries Amid Tariff Confusion
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
9.2
Hype
29.1
WEEK 33Aug 10 – 16
NOISE2025-08-16
Trump Tariffs Trigger US Inflation Shock
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.9
Hype
22.8
WEEK 32Aug 3 – 9
NOISE2025-08-09
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Indian Goods, Worsening US-India Ties
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
1.3
Hype
19.3
NOISE2025-08-09
China Vows to Continue Buying Russian Oil Despite Trump Tariffs
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.4
WEEK 31Jul 27 – Aug 2
NOISE2025-08-02
Trading Partners and Private Sector Confront Reality of Trump Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.5
Hype
23.9
WEEK 30Jul 20 – 26
HYPE2025-07-26
Trump Teases Additional Tariff Letters Before August 1 Deadline
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
17.9
Hype
31.8
WEEK 29Jul 13 – 19
NOISE2025-07-19
Trump Administration Announces New Tariff Measures
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
19.3
Hype
22.7
WEEK 28Jul 6 – 12
HYPE2025-07-12
Trump Administration Tariffs on India and Russia
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
24.1
Hype
30.8
WEEK 27Jun 29 – Jul 5
NOISE2025-07-05
US-EU Tariff Negotiations Stalled
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.5
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
NOISE2025-06-27
Trump Terminates Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Services Tax
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
4.2
Hype
18.5
DMG2025-06-24
Fed Chair Powell Clashes with Trump Over Interest Rate Policy
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
32.7
Hype
27.2
WEEK 22May 25 – 31
NOISE2025-05-30
Appeals Court Reinstates Trump Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
5.9
Hype
15.3
WEEK 20May 11 – 17
NOISE2025-05-17
Tariff Deadline Drives Buyers to Stock Up on Key Metals
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
3.9
Hype
16.8
NOISE2025-05-17
Walmart Warns of Tariff-Driven Price Hikes as Ad Sales Surge
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
5.0
Hype
23.9
WEEK 19May 4 – 10
NOISE2025-05-10
Trump Unwilling to Unilaterally Lower Tariffs Before China Meeting
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.5
Hype
22.3
WEEK 18Apr 27 – May 3
NOISE2025-05-03
Trump Administration Tariffs Impact Produce Vendors and Shoemakers
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
6.4
Hype
16.8
WEEK 17Apr 20 – 26
NOISE2025-04-26
Trump Tariffs Impact Alaska Economy Broadly
Policy Changesingle state · broad
Damage
2.4
Hype
12.7
NOISE2025-04-26
China Accuses US of Creating Confusion Over Nonexistent Trade Talks
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.4
WEEK 16Apr 13 – 19
NOISE2025-04-19
Trump Administration Implements Tariffs on Automotive Industry
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
10.3
Hype
19.0
WEEK 15Apr 6 – 12
NOISE2025-04-05
Trump Administration Implements Broad Tariff Policy
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
16.0
Hype
19.1
HYPE2025-04-05
Elon Musk Advocates for Zero Tariffs with Europe
Information Operationinternational · moderate
Damage
3.9
Hype
43.8
WEEK 14Mar 30 – Apr 5
HYPE2025-04-05
Stock Market Decline Amid Tariff Concerns
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
31.4
WEEK 13Mar 23 – 29
HYPE2025-03-29
Trump Administration Implements Auto Tariffs Affecting Consumer Prices
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
18.8
Hype
30.5
NOISE2025-03-29
Stock Market Decline Amid Trump Tariff and Consumer Confidence Concerns
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
12.0
NOISE2025-03-29
Canada Responds to Trump Tariffs with Billboard Campaign in Cleveland
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
21.6
WEEK 11Mar 9 – 15
NOISE2025-03-15
Elon Musk and SpaceX Lobby Trump Trade Representative on Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
16.9
Hype
21.5
WEEK 10Mar 2 – 8
DMG2025-03-07
Trump Implements Tariff Policy Changes Across Multiple Sectors
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
17.6
Hype
13.0
NOISE2025-03-07
Trump Administration Considers Tariffs on China via Mexico
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
3.3
Hype
22.4
WEEK 9Feb 23 – Mar 1
NOISE2025-03-01
Trump Announces Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Effective March 4
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
15.2
Hype
23.1
WEEK 8Feb 16 – 22
NOISE2025-02-22
Stock Market Decline Amid Tariff and Economic Concerns
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.3
WEEK 7Feb 9 – 15
DMG2025-02-15
Trump Reciprocal Tariffs Executive Order Overturns Decades of Trade Policy
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
49.4
Hype
27.8
WEEK 6Feb 2 – 8
HYPE2025-02-08
Trump Pauses Tariffs on Low-Value Chinese Packages
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
5.6
Hype
27.7
NOISE2025-02-08
Stock Market Decline on Tariff and Inflation Concerns
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
18.2
WEEK 5Jan 26 – Feb 1
HYPE2025-02-01
Canada Threatens Reciprocal Tariffs as Trump Escalates Trade Tensions
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
16.4
Hype
27.9
NOISE2025-02-01
Trump Administration Targets Additional Tariffs on EU, Semiconductors, Gas and Oil
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
22.7
Hype
19.1
HYPE2025-02-01
Trump Announces Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China for Saturday
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
17.5
Hype
44.0
WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25
HYPE2025-01-24
Trump Tells Davos Elite to Invest in US or Face Tariffs
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
14.3
Hype
27.6
NOISE2025-01-24
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Warns Americans Will Pay More for Trump Tariffs
international · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
7.5
WEEK 3Jan 12 – 18
NOISE2025-01-18
House Democrats Propose Bill Restricting Trump Tariff Plans
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.4
Hype
18.1
NOISE2025-01-18
House GOP Mulls 200+ Budget Cuts, Breaks, and Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
8.2
Hype
10.2
WEEK 2Jan 5 – 11
NOISE2025-01-11
Canada Preparing Retaliatory Tariffs Against Trump Trade War
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
16.0