Tariffs and why Trump is threatening to use them

Here’s how much gas could cost you if Trump’s threatened tariffs go through

President Trump has threatened to place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as soon as this Saturday, potentially disrupting the relatively stable prices drivers have been paying for gasoline during a ...

MarketWatch - 6d

How Trump tariffs could upend car markets in Europe, the US and China

Levies threaten exporters to US market, while scrapping of subsidies will hit EV sales – and Tesla could gain. The internal combustion engine appears to hold a special place in Donald Trump’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order

Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its Maps service

ABC News - Jan. 28

Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Immigration, Drugs and Greenland

The president is increasingly threatening other countries with tariffs for issues that have little to do with trade.

The New York Times - Jan. 28

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 signed

Financial Times - Jan. 27

Colombia Agrees to Accept Deportation Flights After Trump Threatens Tariffs

The country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, backed down after a clash with President Trump, which started when Mr. Petro turned back U.S. military planes carrying deportees.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods after Trump order

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday ordered an increase of import tariffs on goods from the United States in retaliation to President Trump's tariffs and sanctions. Petro, in a post on the ...

The Hill - Jan. 26

Colombian president orders increase of import tariffs on US goods in retaliation to similar order from President Trump

ABC News - Jan. 26

Trump is touring Pacific Palisades. Altadena residents wonder why not them.

Residents of Altadena have expressed frustration that their town and their losses have been overshadowed by those in Pacific Palisades.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.

Trump’s pardons will encourage more violence.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Why Trump's tariff threat could raise car prices significantly

Some of the biggest car brands, including Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, have plants in Mexico and Canada.

CBS News - 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

Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs if Putin doesn't end Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine began with an invasion by Russia in February 2022. More than 240,000 soldiers have been killed on both sides, according to Ukraine.

CNBC - Jan. 23

Trumps Threatens Tariffs Feb. 1 on Canada, Mexico and China

The president said he will impose tariffs Feb. 1 on products from Canada, Mexico and China, countries that together account for more than a third of U.S. trade.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war

US president tells his Russian counterpart to ‘settle now and stop this ridiculous war’ or face repercussions. Donald Trump has threatened Russia with taxes, tariffs and sanctions if a deal to end ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won't End War in Ukraine

President Trump in a social-media post urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal, in his most forceful and public effort to end the war in Ukraine.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Trump threatens Russia with taxes, tariffs, sanctions if 'ridiculous' Ukraine war not ended

President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if there is no deal to stop the fighting in Ukraine "soon." "I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Why Trump hasn't moved forward with tariffs — yet

Amid the whirl of orders Donald Trump issued in the early hours of his presidency, one was conspicuous in its absence: new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

NBC News - Jan. 22

Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead

President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico

President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.

CBS News - Jan. 21

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

Trump threatens 25% tariff within days for Mexico and Canada

Barrage of executive orders resets domestic and foreign policy as new president promises ‘golden age’ for US

Financial Times - 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

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

Why is TikTok working again in the US as Trump takes office?

App has resumed operations after saying it received assurance over de facto ban, but its future remains uncertain. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates TikTok is restoring its service in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors

The president-elect’s latest trio of mischievous appointments show his genius for trolling the celebrity-woke community. Donald Trump has permitted himself the delicious pleasure of trolling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Polar vortex to bring life-threatening temperatures to US this weekend

Temperatures are expected to plummet over the weekend, bringing life-threatening conditions to large stretches of the United States. The polar vortex will send temperatures below freezing for much ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’. Jorge Luis Jiménez and ...

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 second term threatens US leadership on global health

Wellbeing of billions could be hit if administration cuts funding and spurns scientific best practice

Financial Times - Jan. 12

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

‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises

Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

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