Bankruptcies Soared to a 15-Year High in 2025 Amid Trump’s Trade Wars

Bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 amid Trump’s trade wars

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Bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 as companies struggled to cope with Trump’s trade wars – UK Times

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email Corporate bankruptcies soared to a 15-year high in 2025 as companies struggled to cope with President Donald Trump’s trade wars, among other factors, according to a new report. No fewer than 717 companies filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy between January and N…

Corporate Bankruptcy Tsunami: Trump’s Tariffs and Inflation Crush US Firms in 2025

Corporate filings have surged to levels not seen since the depths of the Great Recession, with companies across industries succumbing to a toxic brew of lingering inflation, sky-high interest rates, and the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policies. In 2025 alone, US corporate bankruptcies reached a 15-year high, as S&P Global data reveals over 655 major […]