Tariffs news and trends

Toyota Puts Its CFO in the CEO Seat
CFO // February 09, 2026

Toyota’s next CEO isn’t an engineer, a product visionary or a car guy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Early Buying Spree Cannibalizes Fourth Quarter Car Sales
Transportation // February 06, 2026

AutoNation saw a year-over-year decline in vehicle sales during the fourth quarter due to a tough comparison to 2024 and a race to buy vehicles earlier in the year before the implementation of tariffs and expiration of electric vehicle tax credits, executives said Friday (Feb....

For CFOs, Liquidity Now Matters More Than Forecast Precision
CFO // February 03, 2026

The job of the chief financial officer typically shifts in step with the macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says
Consumer Insights // January 27, 2026

Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Jan. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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For CFOs, Liquidity Now Matters More Than Forecast Precision

February 03, 2026
The job of the chief financial officer typically shifts in step with the macro environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Tariffs Test Margins While Companies Invest to Protect Profitability, Study Finds

January 21, 2026
Tariffs remain a moving target for U.S. businesses, and the constant recalibration of trade policy has turned what was once episodic disruption into a standing operational challenge for finance and...

Study Finds Most Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Expect Tariffs to Worsen Financial Strain

January 20, 2026
The latest round of tariff threats tied to global trade tensions, lobbed this weekend over Greenland, arrives at a moment when millions of U.S. households are already navigating thin financial...

Tariffs Force Firms to Rethink Technology as a Survival Tool

January 15, 2026
The volatility wrought by tariffs is no longer a background risk but a daily operational reality, forcing companies to make strategic decisions with incomplete data and shifting economic signals. As...

Quick Reads
Tariffs Bite Ford Harder Than Expected

February 10, 2026
Ford paid $2 billion in tariffs in 2025 and expects to spend about the same amount in 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Feb. 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing […]

Early Buying Spree Cannibalizes Fourth Quarter Car Sales

February 06, 2026
AutoNation saw a year-over-year decline in vehicle sales during the fourth quarter due to a tough comparison to 2024 and a race to buy vehicles earlier in the year before...

Tariffs and Labor Market Drive Down Consumer Confidence, Conference Board Says

January 27, 2026
Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point since 2014 in January, with survey respondents expressing concerns about a range of factors that affect the economy, The Conference Board said Tuesday...

Upcoming CPG and Auto Earnings Expected to Show Tariff Impact

January 26, 2026
There are increasing signs that tariff-related prices are eating into corporate profits, Reuters reported Monday (Jan. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...