Trump, tariffs and trade wars

Mexico floats retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump threat

President-elect Donald Trump says he will take executive action on day one to impose major tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. So how will that impact costs for consumers? Mario Parker, Bloomberg ...

Trump tariffs could hurt small business owners

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to place additional tariffs on goods imported from China, Mexico and Canada, the United States' three biggest trading partners. Some small business ...

Companies race to get ahead of Trump tariffs

The US president-elect's tariffs may be just talk until he takes office - but they are having an impact anyway.

The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets

Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Dollar weakens as investors rein in bets on Trump victory

Markets move after poll shows unexpected groundswell of support for Kamala Harris ahead of Tuesday’s election

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Bitcoin, dollar and Tesla jump as investors pile into ‘Trump trades’

Markets expect US president-elect to take light-touch approach to regulation

Business - Financial Times - November 11

China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

China has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric vehicles

World - ABC News - November 4

A double whammy of tariffs and strikes is coming for U.S. trade and the global supply chain in early 2025

Shippers and logistics companies are gaming out a complex early 2025 as President-elect Donald Trump may hike tariffs, and East and Gulf Coast ports may strike.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

US trade tariffs would pose risk to economic growth, top BoE official warns

Clare Lombardelli says frictions would dent productivity as she voices concerns over domestic inflation

Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed

The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years

World - ABC News - 14 hours ago

Trump Claims Victory: What It Means for Global Markets

Investors poured into stocks, crypto, and meme tokens overnight to position for a second Trump White House.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to customers.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Asia braces for steep China tariffs in second Trump term

Former president has outlined plans to revive trade war with Beijing and questioned backing for Taiwan

World - Financial Times - November 6

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies

Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus

Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.

Business - CNBC - November 7

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy

With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’

Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Goldman Sachs cuts European growth and earnings forecasts as Trump tariffs loom

The Trump regime will hit European economic growth and reduce company earnings, though the continent’s defense sector may prosper.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

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