China says it is ready for ‘shocks’ as fresh Trump tariffs loom
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Tariffs could make some popular side hustles and small businesses harder to run: 'The expenses have already started,' CEO says
The Trump administration's China tariffs could have an unintended consequence, some CEOs say: a higher barrier to entry for American entrepreneurs.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
China's retaliatory tariffs are a direct hit to U.S. farmers
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Trump's tariffs could push U.S. allies elsewhere — including China and India
U.S. tariffs could push allies to forge closer relationships with other countries like China and India, according to former U.S. diplomat Wendy Cutler.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Why China Is Worried About Trump’s Tariffs on Mexico
China’s exports to developing markets have soared, opening indirect routes to the U.S. market that officials in Beijing worry may be closed under pressure from President Trump.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Trump doesn't rule out possibility of recession, Chinese retaliatory tariffs go into effect
President Trump said in a Fox News interview that aired over the weekend that inflation could continue to rise, but he wouldn't say if the U.S. could fall into a recession later this year. ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s tariffs won’t solve the opioid crisis, but a deal with China might
They provide leverage that Trump should use to strike a deal with China to more comprehensively regulate its pharmaceutical and chemical industries.The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Doug Ford on additional Trump tariffs: Canadians will 'not back down'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford fired back at President Trump following his latest vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminum, saying during an interview that Canada will “not back down” and called on ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
China Hits Canada With Tariffs in Indirect Riposte to Trump
Beijing, which set steep duties on canola, peas and pork, wants Canada and Mexico to resist U.S. pressure to raise tariffs on Chinese goods.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Canadians are mad as hell and ready for a battle over Trump tariffs
Canada is in a trade war with the U.S. due to Trump's tariffs and lies, and is retaliating by boycotting American goods, which will have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Investors are fleeing U.S. stocks as tariff risks loom
Mounting concerns about the Trump administration's trade policies are driving institutional investors away from U.S. stocks.CBS News - 6d -
China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffs
Tax revenues have fallen, leaving the government with less money to help consumers or exporters as Beijing braces for President Trump’s tariffs.The New York Times - 2d -
Bannon says Musk deploying DOGE 'shock troops': 'Not pretty,' but 'pretty effective'
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has acknowledged that Elon Musk's "shock troops" in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are making progress in reshaping the government, despite his ...The Hill - 5d -
Latest news on Trump's trade war with Canada, China
China and Canada have imposed retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. as part of the trade war surrounding President Trump's new policies. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
A Timeline of Trump’s Tariff Fight With Canada, Mexico, China and the E.U.
In the first 50 days of his second term, President Trump’s penchant for imposing and then suspending tariffs has shaken markets and confounded trading partners.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats
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Trump looms over Canada's election as campaign begins
The country will vote on 28 April as President Trump wages a trade war and says he wants to make Canada the 51st US state.BBC News - 1d -
Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms
Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regime. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A run on gold in ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
GOP senator says 'tariffs is a tax' and Trump understands 'completely'
A GOP senator says President Trump's tariffs are a tax on American consumers, and Trump knows but the goal is to create open markets and long-term fairnessThe Hill - Mar. 13 -
New China tariffs may mean higher toy prices, but Mattel and Hasbro are working to blunt the impact
Mattel and Hasbro may be forced to raise prices if President Donald Trump’s 20% tariffs on imports from China remain in place, but both companies have mitigation strategies in place.MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
China can live with Trump’s tariffs – his bullish foreign policy will help Beijing in the long term | Steve Tsang
By turning his back on US allies and global institutions, Trump will help Xi Jinping advance his plan for a China-centric world. Is Donald Trump China’s worst nightmare or a dream come true? He is ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
China preparing for a protracted trade war with U.S.
China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products and targeted 25 American companies in response to the now 20% blanket tariffs President Trump placed on all Chinese goods. Anna ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained
After a fresh wave of tariffs from the United States, Canada and the European Union said they would impose billions in levies on U.S. goods.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump says 'there'll be flexibility' on reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of tariff announcements since retaking the White House, fanning investor uncertainty and fears of a major trade war.CNBC - 3d -
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff
President Donald Trump says he will place a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from VenezuelaABC News - 22h -
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines is out of bankruptcy, hitting its target to emerge in the first quarter, after a crippling few years.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
Spirit Airlines, fresh from bankruptcy, is ready to take on the new Southwest, CEO says
Spirit Airlines emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, meeting its target to exit in the first quarter.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
'Tariffs break trust': How Trump's trade policy is putting pressure on U.S. farmers
American farmers could ultimately feel even more pain as a result of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom
The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...The Hill - 5d -
Hyundai announces $21bn US investment as Trump tariffs loom
South Korean carmaker plans to create 14,000 full-time jobs and expand links with US firms on tech including AI. Business live – latest updates South Korea’s Hyundai has said it will make a ...The Guardian - 5h -
Trump might be willing to do a 'big trade deal' with China, veteran Singapore diplomat Mahbubani says
It is more likely that the Trump administration negotiates a deal with China, compared with the Biden administration, Kishore Mahbubani said.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU
Wine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump says tariff approach shows 'flexibility' not 'inconsistency'
President Trump on Wednesday disputed that his repeated threats of tariffs followed by exemptions or backtracking was not a case of inconsistency, but of “flexibility,” even as the approach has ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump tariffs could add more than $9,000 to new home costs, builders say
Homebuilders say President Trump's tariff agenda is making construction and renovation projects more expensive.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Trump says he's doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%
President Trump said that he will impose even higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports beginning on Wednesday.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
What are ‘secondary tariffs’? Trump says they'll soon hit Venezuela
Trump on Monday announced that Venezuela will face a "secondary tariff" come April 2 — but what does that mean?The Hill - 3h -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Thune says Trump's tariffs should be 'temporary' amid market volatility
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said he supports President Trump using tariffs to stop the flow of fentanyl into the United States but said the tariffs should be temporary, citing the ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Lutnick says Trump tariffs 'worth it' even if they lead to recession
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday that President Trump’s tariff policies will be worth it, even if the economy ends up in a recession. In an interview that aired Tuesday, CBS News’s ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump’s tariff policies set up farmers for bailouts and bankruptcy
Trump's tariffs on China have caused retaliatory actions targeting U.S. exports, potentially harming American grain farmers and other agricultural producers, while also damaging the domestic market ...The Hill - 18h
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