Laptops Likely to Cost More Due to U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

U.S. Trade Deficit Hit Record in 2024 as Imports Surged

A strong dollar helped drive an uptick in U.S. imports last year, while export growth remained modest.

The New York Times - 4h

Laptops Likely to Cost More Due to U.S. Tariffs on Chinese Imports

It’s not just electronics. Toys, fast fashion, home supplies and car parts could get pricier, too.

Inc. - 6h

Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports

A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products

ABC News - 17h

Oil prices drop on rise in U.S. supplies as tariffs threaten to dent Chinese demand

Oil futures on Wednesday marked their lowest settlement prices of the year, after official U.S. data showed a weekly climb of nearly 9 million barrels in U.S. crude inventories and as the ...

MarketWatch - 2h

These prices may go up due to China tariffs

Trump slapped a 10% tariff on China this week.

ABC News - 6h

U.S. trade deficit hits second highest level ever as Trump weighs more tariffs

The trade deficit surged in December and the U.S. finished 2024 with the second largest gap ever, perhaps in part because some businesses sought to bring in more imports before President Trump ...

MarketWatch - 8h

China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10

China also announced an investigation into Alphabet's Google alleging the American technology giant had violated the country's anti-monopoly law.

CNBC - 1d

Details on Chinese retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products set to take effect next week

China is planning to slap tariffs on multiple U.S. imports in response to President Trump's tariffs on Chinese products. The move comes less than 24 hours after the U.S. paused its tariffs on ...

CBS News - 1d

Ukraine's human rights commissioner on the importance of U.S. aid

Ukrainian officials are reeling from the Trump administration's pause on all U.S. foreign aid programs. Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets joins "America Decides" to ...

CBS News - 1d

Will Trump's tariffs increase construction costs for Americans?

Americans may see an increase in costs for building materials after President Trump imposed new tariffs on Canada, which contributes lumber to the U.S. CBS News business contributor Javier David ...

CBS News - 2d

McConnell: Trump tariffs 'will drive the cost of everything up'

Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is warning that President Trump’s 25-percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico “will drive the cost of everything up” and wondering, “Why would ...

The Hill - 2d

Dow futures drop more than 650 points after Trump hits U.S. trading partners with tariffs

Stock futures tumbled early Monday as investors weighed new U.S. tariffs on goods from key trade partners and their potential impact on the economy and profits.

NBC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Republicans downplay worries about rising costs due to Trump’s tariffs

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico, saying in an interview: "Economically, yes, they will, ...

NBC News - 3d

EU fertiliser companies push for steeper tariffs on Russian imports

Struggling producers say new proposals to prevent dumping are ‘too little, too late’

Financial Times - 3d

Trump says he'll impose tariffs on oil and gas imports next month

President Trump on Friday proposed significant new tariffs on multiple sectors of the economy.

CBS News - 5d

Trump to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China

US neighbors hit with 25% tariff and China with 10% as Trudeau pledges ‘forceful but reasonable’ response. Donald Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada , Mexico and China ...

The Guardian - 5d

What are tariffs? Here's what to know about the import duties.

President Trump is an avowed supporter of tariffs, but many experts say such trade measures can boost inflation.

CBS News - 5d

ASML CEO sees low-cost AI models like DeepSeek driving more demand — not less

Without addressing the specifics of DeepSeek's model, ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told CNBC he sees no sign of a slowdown in demand for AI chips.

CNBC - Jan. 29

U.S. Navy bans use of DeepSeek due to 'security and ethical concerns'

The U.S. Navy issued a warning to its members to avoid using DeepSeek "in any capacity," due to "potential security and ethical concerns."

CNBC - Jan. 28

Wider LA areas will be ‘more flammable’ due to climate change, study finds

Climate change caused primarily by fossil fuel burning had increased the likelihood of the California fires, scientists say

Financial Times - Jan. 28

Trump tariffs could raise prices on technology like laptops, smartphones and AI

Trade groups and consultants warn that trade wars spurred by Trump's tariffs could slow global commerce and raise prices for consumers.

CNBC - Jan. 27

Trump Wants to Impose 25% Tariffs on Colombia. Here’s What Could Cost More.

Colombia is a relatively minor trading partner to the United States, but some industries are much more exposed than others.

The New York Times - Jan. 26

The Less People Know About AI, the More They Like It

You might assume that tech-savvy people are the most open to using AI, but research suggests it's actually those who are least familiar with it.

Wired - Jan. 25

The Cost of the Los Angeles Fires Is Looking Like $30 Billion—and Counting

While the insurance cost of the devastation is estimated to be around $30 billion, another tally puts the total damage at upward of $250 billion.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Beijing tells insurers to buy more Chinese stocks

Equities rally as authorities set explicit investment targets for mutual funds and state-owned insurance companies

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Trump Says He Plans to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Musk Is Likely to Get a West Wing Office for His Cost-Cutting Project

The world’s richest man had been expected to be situated in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, but a West Wing office would give him closer access to President Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Trump's swearing-in ceremony likely moving indoors due to cold weather

President-elect Trump's swearing-in ceremony during his inauguration is likely to be moved indoors due to the frigid temperatures expected to hit the nation's capital.

NBC News - Jan. 17

CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons

Honor's focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li, who will succeed Zhao as CEO.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Worst global growth for 6 years forecast due to tariffs

The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Not much inflation here: The cost of imports are barely rising ahead of Trump taking office

Most of the lingering problem with U.S. inflation is coming from within the nation’s borders. Not outside of it.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

U.S. Blocks Imports From 37 More Chinese Companies Over Forced-Labor Concerns

The latest additions targeted Chinese companies in the critical-minerals, textiles and solar-technology industries.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever

While Supreme Court justices pressed both sides in Friday’s oral arguments, experts say it’s hard to see how TikTok gets enough votes to survive.

Wired - Jan. 10

L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature

Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

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