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The hopeful tariff endgame isn’t so hopeful
Even if Trump backs down he will have succeeded in building uncertainty, which is itself a sort of tariffFinancial Times - 2d -
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
The US president warns of the extra tax unless China withdraws its own 34% counter-tariff on US goods.BBC News - 1d -
Who are the tariff 'PANICANS' derided as 'weak and stupid' by Trump?
The US president has lashed out at those criticising his tariffs policy - who include some of his top backers.BBC News - 1d -
Government rejects 'buy British' campaign to combat tariffs
Ministers say telling people what to buy is not the answer to US tariffs but they will back UK manufacturers.BBC News - 1d -
What are reciprocal tariffs, slated to go into effect Wednesday?
President Trump's reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries go into effect Wednesday. Here's what to know about the import taxes.CBS News - 1d -
3 Ways Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Stifling Innovation
Billionaires spell out how Main Street and Wall Street will suffer from tariffs together.Inc. - 1d -
The US trade demands that go far beyond tariffs
Countries grapple with Washington’s attempt to change ‘non-tariff barriers’ from VAT to food rules and even currency valuationsFinancial Times - 1d -
Will pensions and mortgages be impacted by tariffs? Your questions answered
The BBC's Cost of Living Correspondent answers your questions about how the tariffs might impact your moneyBBC News - 18h -
Dow Jones ticker: Markets respond to Trump tariffs
Watch a live ticker of the Dow Jones Industrial Average as U.S. stocks respond to President Donald Trump's aggressive global tariffs.NBC News - 15h -
Pharmaceutical stocks rise as Trump pauses tariffs but not for China
Trump on Tuesday said his administration will be announcing a "major" tariff on pharmaceuticals "very shortly."CNBC - 10h -
E.U. Officials Approve Retaliatory Tariffs Against the U.S.
The tariffs were slated to take effect starting on April 15, and to hit back at President Trump’s steel and aluminum levies.The New York Times - 9h -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a key part of the US president's political vision, but economists fear a global trade war.BBC News - 9h -
Trump's tariff turnaround: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we dive into President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause many of his new tariffs.NBC News - 7h -
Morning Report — Trump digs in on tariffs
In today’s issue: President Trump on Sunday redoubled his support for massive tariffs on most of the world amid heavy market fallout and criticism from some allies. Wall Street was rocked by ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump: Tariffs sparking investment in US
President Trump late Sunday defended his tariff plan amid recession fears, saying they are sparking investment in the United States. Trump spoke aboard Air Force One, where he said he was elected ...The Hill - 2d -
The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil
The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside ...The New York Times - 9h -
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump lowers reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, except China
In a dramatic move Wednesday, Trump authorized a 90-day pause in the higher tariffs for most countries he announced last week while maintaining a 10% universal tariff.ABC News - 10h -
Trump pauses most new tariffs for 90 days, increases China tariffs to 125%
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."CBS News - 5h -
Tariffs rollout beset by confusion, uncertainty and mixed messages
Trump has fulfilled a campaign promise to unleash sweeping tariffs, which has sparked fears of a global trade war and prompted a question: What's his endgame?NBC News - 6d -
Small business owners react to Trump's sweeping tariffs
Small business owners are weighing in on the tariffs President Donald Trump unveiled against virtually all U.S. trading partners on Wednesday afternoon.ABC News - 5d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Threatening the US Semiconductor Revival
While the White House carved out a narrow exemption for some semiconductor imports, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs still apply to GPUs and chipmaking equipment.Wired - 4d -
Vietnam Urges United States to Delay Imposing Tariffs On It
In recent years Vietnam has forged strategic and economic links with the United States, its former foe, making the steep tariff rate all the more of a shock.The New York Times - 3d -
Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs
After years struggling to compete with cheaper, farm-raised imported shrimp, shrimpers from Florida to Louisiana are optimistic that the new tariffs will help them.The New York Times - 2d -
Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
The recent S&P 500 selloff, fueled by fear of the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy, was the worst since the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.CNBC - 1d -
Trump's terrible tariffs: A double whammy for Americans
President Trump's executive order on tariffs is a national sales tax that consumers will pay on top of their local property, state sales and income and federal taxes, and is estimated to amount to ...The Hill - 1d -
Even Streaming Services Might Be Hurt by Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s tariffs don’t hit streamers like Netflix directly. But they could impact what streaming services release—and how much people are willing to pay for it.Wired - 1d -
Stocks Surge as Trump Announces a Delay to Global Tariffs
The S&P 500 spiked, showing investors’ relief to President Trump’s decision to pause high tariffs for most countries, except for China.The New York Times - 3h -
Trump officials defend tariffs amid market, conservative unrest
Trump administration officials fanned out across the media talk shows on Sunday to defend tariffs imposed by the president on just about every country on Earth. The reciprocal tariffs were long ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump threatens to veto Senate bill limiting his tariff power
The Trump White House has threatened to veto a bipartisan Senate bill that would check President Trump’s authority to impose new tariffs or increase tariffs by requiring Congress to approve them ...The Hill - 2d -
Republicans rattled by tariff troubles begin to push back on Trump
Cracks are growing between congressional Republicans and President Trump over his tariff policy, with some lawmakers looking to strip him of his unilateral tariff authority and others seeking ...The Hill - 1d -
Why Trump's tariffs may do little to pay for tax cuts
The White House is arguing that revenue from President Trump's tariffs on U.S. importers is going to help pay for domestic tax cuts. “This time around, tariffs will help pay for both tax cuts and ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump reacts to tariff backlash: 'I know what the hell I'm doing'
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on nearly 90 countries, including almost all major U.S. trading partners, went into effect on Wednesday with a 104% tariff on all Chinese products. ...NBC News - 18h -
EU drug companies warn of exodus to US as Trump threatens import tariffs
Von der Leyen urged to take ‘rapid and radical action’ as president says tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming ‘shortly’. The Irish villages under threat from Trump’s tariffs . Pharmaceutical ...The Guardian - 18h -
Trump tariffs, including massive levies on China, go into effect
President Trump's latest round of sweeping reciprocal tariffs went into effect early Wednesday, including a 104 percent import tax on China. The tariffs, which Trump announced April 2, the day he ...The Hill - 17h -
Steve Doocy: Major GOP donors 'terrified' after Trump tariffs
"Fox & Friends" co-host Steve Doocy remarked that major Republican donors are “terrified” after President Trump implemented sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries, including steep tariffs on ...The Hill - 13h -
Trump pauses plans to hike US tariffs on most countries except China
Trump says he will raise US tariffs on Chinese exports to 125% and unveils 90-day pause for other countries. Business live – latest updates Full list of tariffs: a country-by-country guide ...The Guardian - 11h -
'They just want clarity': Uncertainty over tariff impacts remain
President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs for more than 75 countries, while raising tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%. NBC News' Christine Romans reports on how the decision could affect ...NBC News - 11h -
China is matching Trump tariff for tariff. It has other ways it can strike back, too.
The trade war between Washington and Beijing took a turn Wednesday when China imposed an additional 50% tariff on U.S. imports, upping it to 84%.NBC News - 13h -
I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.BBC News - 2d -
Dow closes 349 points lower after roller coaster trading amid tariff fallout
President Donald Trump's tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war.ABC News - 2d