'It doesn't have to be this way': Canada, Mexico, China and the EU respond to Trump's tariffs

Trump trade memorandum doesn't impose tariffs on day one, but he says some could be coming

Trump stopped short of issuing tariffs but indicated some may be on the horizon.

CNBC - Jan. 21

Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1

President Trump on Monday indicated his administration would impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada beginning Feb. 1. “We are thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Trump responds to Biden’s last-minute pardons: ‘Disgraceful’

Donald Trump responds to the pardons Joe Biden issued in the last hours of his presidency in a text message to NBC’s Kristen Welker. “It is disgraceful. Many are guilty of major crimes,” he wrote.

NBC News - Jan. 20

How Mexico Is Preparing for Tariffs Negotiations With Trump

President Claudia Sheinbaum is detaining more migrants, seizing more fentanyl and positioning her country as a key ally against China. But the U.S. stance has shifted, too.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

EU gears up for tariffs and Ukraine peace plans on Trump’s first day

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Financial Times - Jan. 20

China can outfox Trump’s tariffs

Beijing is agile enough to swerve US protectionism

Financial Times - Jan. 19

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NBC News - Jan. 18

The tech bros have front-row seats at Trump’s inauguration, but what they want goes way beyond that | Quinn Slobodian

The convergence of money and politics isn’t new. What’s different is the Silicon Valley right’s hostility to the nation state. Quinn Slobodian is author of Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

EU, Mexico Secure New Trade Deal as Trump Presidency Looms

The European Union and Mexico took action before President-elect Donald Trump—who has threatened both regions with steep tariffs on exports—takes office.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

EU and Mexico seal trade deal ahead of Trump’s return

Update to existing agreement comes after US president-elect threatened both sides with tariffs

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Trump tariff threats fuel frontloading of trade shipments into U.S., led by China

Companies are expediting cargo shipments into the U.S. ahead of new tariffs from President-elect Trump, with Chinese trade the biggest on the move.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Three reasons Trump tariffs aren't China's only problem

China's economy has hit the government's 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Canada sends Trump 'message' with retaliatory tariff talk

Canada must send a “message” to President-elect Trump on tariffs, one of the country's provincial leaders said Wednesday alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described the threatened levies ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief

President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs could prompt Canada to pursue dollar-to-dollar retaliation or an export tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

‘TARIFFS all the way!!!’: EU mulls carrots and sticks to counter Trump on trade

Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation. If there is one thing the EU knows about Donald Trump, it is that he loves tariffs. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Canada warns of ‘tit-for-tat’ tariffs on US if Trump imposes levies

Ottawa’s energy minister calls trade tensions a ‘distraction’ from China’s rising economic and military power

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Trump's China tariff threats are helping fuel a manufacturing boom — in Mexico

The migration of manufacturing to Mexico could undermine Trump’s promise to voters that ratcheting up tariffs on China would incentivize companies to bring production back to the U.S and give ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

Trump's Canada and Greenland Threats Imperil China Fight, Says Departing Envoy

Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, also said he was leaving his post with deep concerns about the future of relations with China.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

Europe Accuses China of Unfairly Blocking EU Companies

The bloc alleges discrimination in the Chinese procurement market, raising the possibility of retaliation.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

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

China's Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts

The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

Newsom blasts Trump for 'threatening our first responders'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.” In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says

President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Ontario leader warns of ‘pain’ for US if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada

Premier of most populous province says rhetoric clouds trade relationship worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The United States will “feel pain” if Donald Trump doesn’t back down from his ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Trudeau: Trump threatened to annex Canada to distract from tariffs impact

Canadian PM says ‘skilful negotiator’ Trump is trying to distract from rise in prices that would follow his proposed tariffs. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau , has described Donald ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Joe Rogan: US should take over Mexico after Canada

Podcaster Joe Rogan floated the possibility of the United States annexing Mexico after taking control of Canada, an idea president-elect Trump has suggested his administration could pursue. “Do you ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

'It can’t be bought': Greenlanders respond to Trump's options for their country

Nuuk residents said that Greenland could not be bought, after President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out the use of force to take control of the Arctic island.

NBC News - Jan. 9

‘América Mexicana’: Mexico’s president responds to Trump with renaming of her own

Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the entire continent in retort to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comments. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, has responded to Donald Trump’s proposal to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Mexico president addresses fentanyl production after Trump's tariff threat

President Claudia Sheinbaum's statement on Mexico's anti-drug campaign follows President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs over drug trafficking.

CBS News - Jan. 8

China’s currency hits 16-month low on Trump tariff fears

Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plans

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Late Night Jokes Its Way From Canada to the ‘Gulf of America’

“We have been so concerned about all the scary things that Trump’s going to do, we forgot he’s also going to do some really stupid things,” Desi Lydic said on “The Daily Show.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump's trolling and tariffs sped up Justin Trudeau's demise. How will Canada handle Trump now?

Canadians woke up Tuesday to an uncertain future, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he would resign and bring his near-decade in power to an end.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Trump cites tariffs in call to merge Canada, US

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump proposes 'merged' US, Canada President-elect Trump on Monday raised the ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

How Trump is responding to some of Biden's final moves

President-elect Donald Trump may try to undo some of President Biden's final moves while in the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro breaks down what to expect from the incoming administration.

CBS News - Jan. 6

China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs

CSI 300 blue-chip stock index also trades weakly, hitting its lowest point since September. China’s currency hit a 16-month low on Monday, despite efforts by the central bank and stock exchanges to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Chinese Companies Have Sidestepped Trump’s Tariffs. They Could Do It Again.

The companies have found plenty of new channels to the U.S. market — demonstrating the potential limits of the tariffs Donald Trump has promised to impose.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement over support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

BBC News - Jan. 5

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