The tomato tariff? US consumers set to pay price of Trump’s trade war
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Weighing the Fallout From Trump’s Looming Trade War
Business groups, economists and even some Republicans cautioned that new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China could undercut U.S. industry and the economy.The New York Times - 1h -
Auto stocks plunge as Trump tariffs spark trade war concerns
Shares of auto giants fell sharply on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed long-threatened tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - 1h -
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Trump tariffs take aim at trade loophole used by Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein
President Donald Trump's tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico target a trade provision that helped spur the rise of low-cost retailers, including Temu and Shein.CNBC - 12h -
From Groceries to Cars, Tariffs Could Raise Prices for U.S. Consumers
President Trump’s new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China are likely to result in higher prices for lots of products, including computers, tequila and gas.The New York Times - 17h -
US prices of gas, food, electronics set to rise after Trump's tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China are expected to dramatically increase U.S. prices of everyday items from gas to groceries. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY on what American ...NBC News - 1h -
Trump tariffs take aim at trade loophole used by Chinese online retailers like Temu and Shein
President Donald Trump’s tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico target a trade provision that helped fuel the explosive growth of budget online retailers, including Temu and Shein.NBC News - 9h -
The Trump trade war begins
The new Trump administration places 25% tariffs on US neighbours; 10% on ChinaFinancial Times - 9h -
Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates
Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.The New York Times - 15h -
Wall Street Journal editorial calls Trump tariffs ‘dumbest trade war in history’
Some US business leaders reacted neutrally, while JP Morgan CEO says tariff threats can be used effectively. US business leaders are offering a mixed reaction to the steep trade tariffs that Donald ...The Guardian - 17h -
The absurdity of Donald Trump’s trade war
Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will harm America’s own economy and diplomatic powerFinancial Times - 21h -
Gas prices set to rise as Trump tariffs hit Canadian and Mexican oil
U.S. consumers will see higher prices at the gas pump from President Donald Trump’s decision on Saturday to apply tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil, according to analysts and fuel traders.NBC News - 1d -
Trump slaps tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, risking higher prices for U.S. consumers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order issuing tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from Canada, Mexico and China, raising the risk of a trade war with America’s closest trading partners ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump tariffs expected to raise consumer prices
As President Trump imposes tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. from Canada, Mexico and China, economic experts warn they could lead to higher prices for American consumers. NBC News' Brian Cheung ...NBC News - 1d -
Wall Street Journal slams Trump's tariff plans: 'The dumbest trade war in history'
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published a punchy Saturday op-ed listing all the failed reasons for President Trump’s tariff plan, citing a declining trend in trade and manufacturing ...The Hill - 1d -
Will Donald Trump’s tariffs hurt US consumers?
Trump claims more taxes on trade wouldn't be a cost to the US - but almost all economists dispute this.BBC News - 1d -
‘A trade war on steroids’: Trump ushers in new age of US protectionism
President bets he can achieve his aims through tariffs without igniting inflation or a sell-off in American stocksFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: will they spark a trade war?
As the US president imposes import taxes on three key trading partners, we examine potential repercussions. Donald Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump set to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China
Trump says that he is rolling out 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10 percent on China. These big tariffs could impact the prices people pay for everyday items. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor ...NBC News - 2d -
UK to rely on skewed US trade figures to skirt Trump tariffs
Long-standing statistical quirk means both sides report a trade surplus with the otherFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump threatens to ignite era of trade wars with new tariffs
US president says he will hit Canada, Mexico, China and EU with levies as he targets major trading partnersFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump set to announce steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada
President Trump is on the cusp of upending North American trade, threatening to strike a radical blow to relationships with America's top economic partners. Trump is expected to announce Saturday ...The Hill - 2d -
Biggest US trading allies brace for a ‘game of chicken’ with Trump’s tariffs
Canada and Mexico draw up plans to mitigate effect of duties Trump has threatened, possibly sparking a trade war. Trump’s tariffs explained America’s two biggest trading partners are bracing ...The Guardian - 3d -
Gold price hits record high on looming US tariff fears
Bullion surpasses October peak as traders stockpile in New YorkFinancial Times - 3d -
Will the US working class pay the price for ‘America First’ policies?
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A farcical Colombian chapter in Trump’s trade war
A pointless spat over deportation flights shows the destructive futility aheadFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Colombia backs down and accepts US deportation flights to avert trade war
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all goods.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Trump sparks race for trade deals to counter US tariffs
Nations turn to tactic used in US president’s first term when more bilateral agreements were signedFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Inflation Isn’t Trump’s Primary Concern. Here’s What That Means for Consumer Prices
Despite Trump’s flurry of executive orders, none touched on inflation or consumer costs.Inc. - Jan. 26 -
How to stop Donald Trump exporting trade wars
Distortions from US tariffs need not be disastrousFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump tells Russia to end Ukraine war or pay a bigger price. What can he do?
President Trump has demanded Russia stop its “ridiculous war” with Ukraine or face stiffer penalties — but the U.S. doesn’t appear to have much financial leverage left after a raft of prior sanctions.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
China sees room to avert trade war with Trump despite tariff threat
New US president hints at potential agreement linking TikTok ownership with tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trudeau says Canada will respond to US tariffs as Ontario's premier says Trump 'declared war'
Canada’s outgoing prime minister and the leader of the country’s oil rich province of Alberta are confident Canada can avoid the 25% tariffs President Donald Trump says he will impose on Canada and ...ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Trade war has no winners, China's vice premier warns, as Trump threatens tariffs
Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang warned of "no winners" in a trade war during a speech Tuesday during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
US consumers ‘resilient’ in face of high prices and interest rates
Credit card data points to ‘robust’ growth at start of 2025 after shoppers spent $1tn during holiday seasonFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
Canada’s Trudeau Cautions U.S. Consumers to Consider Harms of Trump’s Tariff Threats
Dismissing the president’s bluster about a 51st state, the departing leader urged Americans to think about the impact of high prices that will accompany new import taxes.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Why Trump’s tariffs may bring worse-than-expected price hikes to consumer electronics
As CES winds down in Las Vegas, one cloud hanging over the desert not often mentioned in all the coverage of newly unveiled gadgets was a prediction by the show’s host of how much prices for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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