Some Canadians are boycotting U.S. products in protest of looming tariffs

Here’s how tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico may impact U.S. consumers

President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed imposing tariffs, both during the campaign and since taking office, and the first tranche, on goods from Canada, China and Mexico will take effect Feb.

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Trump’s Tariffs Would Reverse Decades of Integration Between U.S. and Mexico

Ties between the United States and Mexico have deepened over 30 years of free trade, creating both benefits and irritants.

The New York Times - 2d

What products could get pricier if new Trump tariffs take effect Feb. 1?

The White House said it will levy new import duties on its three closest trading partners starting Feb. 1.

CBS News - 3d

U.S., Canadian jets scrambled as Russian warplanes spotted in the Arctic

Several hours later, NORAD said it also scrambled two F-16 fighter jets from Alaska to Greenland.

CBS News - 3d

Trump tariffs on Canadian lumber could be a ‘nightmare’ for California’s fire recovery

The U.S. construction industry may face higher lumber prices within a month if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat of tariffs on Canada this weekend.

MarketWatch - 4d

Gold price hits record high on looming US tariff fears

Bullion surpasses October peak as traders stockpile in New York

Financial Times - 4d

Fed holds rates steady as Trump tariffs loom, economy hums

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the past three months, suggesting inflation may still have some life in it. Central bankers held rates ...

The Hill - 5d

U.S. and China escalate economic tensions over AI and tariffs

Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. Anna Coren reports from Hong Kong.

CBS News - 5d

EU looking at more tariffs on products from Russia and Belarus

Yahoo News - 6d

Censorship: Some U.S. Users Report Difference in TikTok After Revival

Users say TikTok was not restored in totality after the ban.

Inc. - Jan. 25

How Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. car prices

The average price of a new car in the U.S. is more than $49,000, and President Trump's proposal to increase tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise car prices even higher. Kelly O'Grady examines why.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Some U.S.-born babies could be 'stateless' if Trump ends birthright citizenship, attorneys say

The situation could be particularly complicated for asylum-seekers from countries like Venezuela, which doesn't have diplomatic ties with the U.S.

NBC News - Jan. 24

Trump Tells Davos: Make Your Product in America---or Pay Tariffs

The U.S. president used the World Economic Forum to offer the global elite a warning: He intends to follow through on his “America First” campaign promises.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 23

Davos day three: Donald Trump says ‘make your product in the US or face tariffs’ – live updates

Rolling coverage from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Javier Milei then takes a swing at feminism, telling delegates at Davos that it’s wrong to make femicide a seperate crime with tougher ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico

While much about the threatened tariffs is still unclear, experts predict they would be bad news for all three economies, with few winners.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

The U.S. dollar slumps as Trump 2.0 kicks off with no immediate tariffs

Why President Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day led to a weakening of the U.S. dollar, according to BofA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 21

U.S. crude oil falls as Trump weighs tariffs, aims to boost energy production

Oil prices are down as Trump moves to implement his trade and energy agenda.

CNBC - Jan. 21

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

When the U.S. Hit Canada With Steep Tariffs Before, Canada Had a Plan B

But economic, political and technological changes have left Canada with few ways to handle trade restrictions now.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

On TikTok, Users Mock Looming U.S. Ban

Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling, they are mocking U.S. national security concerns about the Chinese-owned app.

The New York 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

India is staring at an 'oil shock' as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude loom

India is now staring at the possibility of an oil shock after the U.S. decided to implement sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry.

CNBC - Jan. 17

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

Retail sales point to a robust holiday shopping season. U.S. economy starts off 2025 with some momentum.

Retail sales rose at a solid pace in the final month of 2024, capping off a good holiday shopping season and suggesting the economy entered the new year with some momentum.

MarketWatch - Jan. 16

Cancer deaths are down in U.S., but rates rise for some groups

The American Cancer Society's annual cancer trend report shows cancer mortality is decreasing but cancer rates are increasing in young adults and women.

CBS News - Jan. 16

The Dirty Secret About Productivity

There’s often a nasty surprise waiting for business leaders when they reach ‘peak productivity.’

Inc. - Jan. 16

10-year Treasury yield inches toward 5% as next U.S. inflation update looms

Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt pushed further into their highest closing levels in over a year on Monday, ahead of the midweek release of the December consumer-price index.

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Some military officers worry Pete Hegseth could turn a blind eye to U.S. war crimes

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary, has defended U.S. troops accused or convicted of war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq, saying they are held to unrealistic standards.

NBC News - Jan. 13

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 imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Chad’s ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election boycotted by main opposition

Chad’s ruling party took the majority of votes in last month’s parliamentary election that the main opposition party boycotted

ABC News - Jan. 12

Comoros holds a parliamentary election boycotted by some opposition parties

Comoros is holding a parliamentary election that some opposition leaders have pledged to boycott

ABC News - 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

Under Shadow of Planned Tariffs, Auto Suppliers Rethink Production Plans

From the sidelines of CES 2025, global car parts suppliers ponder the consequences of Trump’s threatened import duties.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Tariff threat looms over the year's biggest electronics show

Tech companies big and small are offering bold visions of AI-backed products that could be headed into our everyday lives soon. Unless tariffs trip them up.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Oil prices settle lower as U.S. crude supplies fall but product stocks rise

Oil futures settled with a loss on Wednesday after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that commercial crude inventories fell for a seventh straight week, but gasoline and ...

MarketWatch - 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

U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria

The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Trump will need to ‘establish a relationship’ with next Canadian PM as he threatens new tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces plans to step down after growing calls for his resignation. New York Times Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff and NBC News Correspondent ...

NBC News - Jan. 6

South Korean protesters brave cold and snow to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms

Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for his ouster and ...

NBC News - Jan. 5

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