Trump says his tariffs could bring in trillions. Economists disagree.

Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.

CBS News - 1d

Trump says his tariffs could bring in trillions. Economists disagree.

Experts estimate far lower figures in tariffs revenue, warning that President Trump's tariffs could drive up prices for American consumers.

CBS News - 1d

Navarro says Trump’s tariffs will raise $6 trillion over a decade

Peter Navarro, a senior trade adviser to President Trump, said the president’s tariff plan will raise more than $6 trillion in federal revenue over the next decade. Navarro joined “Fox News ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump baffles economists with tariff formula

Calculation deeply flawed economically and will fail in stated aim of ‘driving bilateral trade deficits to zero’, say analysts

Financial Times - 10h

As Trump readies reciprocal tariffs, economists say 'value-added taxes' aren't a trade barrier

"Value-added taxes" are a common type of consumption tax used worldwide. They don't create a trade disadvantage for the U.S., economists said.

CNBC - 3d

Trump's highest tariff will kill tiny African kingdom of Lesotho, economist says

A 50% reciprocal trade tariff on Lesotho, the highest levy on U.S.

NBC News - 2h

What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

BBC News - 1d

With Car Tariffs, Trump Puts His Unorthodox Trade Theory to the Test

With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy. Economists aren’t optimistic.

The New York Times - 4d

GOP tax proposals could add $9 trillion to nation’s deficits: Analysis

A menu of tax cut proposals made by President Trump and Republicans could add north of $9 trillion to the nation’s deficits over the next decade without offsets, a recent analysis from the Peter G. ...

The Hill - 2d

Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly impossible.

CNBC - 1d

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Take Effect Wednesday

The president did not reveal the details of his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs the same day, but suggested he would move ahead with import taxes on trading partners.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump's tariffs are expected to raise consumer prices, but a key question remains: By how much?

As the U.S. president weighs increasing tariffs on imports, economists find that prices across many categories could rise as a result.

CNBC - 1d

Will Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs drag US into recession?

President’s move to rip up global trade rule book will hit an economy already losing momentum, say economists

Financial Times - 10h

Trump believes the reaction to his tariffs is 'going very well'

President Trump was asked about the market's response after his tariff announcement, saying he believed it was "going well" and that the country is "going to boom."

NBC News - 1h

60 percent disapprove of Trump tariffs: Survey

A new poll found that nearly 60% of Americans disagree with President Trump's handling of trade negotiations, with only 38% approving of his trade policies and 40% approving of his overall economic ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Address Unfair Global Trade. Is He Right?

President Trump says that countries have been ripping off the United States for decades. There is some truth to that argument — but also a lot of hypocrisy.

The New York Times - 22h

Trump’s ‘idiotic’ and flawed tariff calculations stun economists

‘Willing sycophants’ came up with simplistic formula that has thrown global economy into disarray. US politics live – latest updates Waving a big chart as a prop in the White House Rose ...

The Guardian - 7h

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policy

President to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on largest trading partners and says new charges will bring about ‘golden age’. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump announced sweeping ...

The Guardian - 22h

Jim Cramer says Trump's behavior has overshadowed U.S. economic strength

CNBC's Jim Cramer said he believes investor sentiment has gotten too negative and could improve if President Donald Trump clarifies his tariff policies.

CNBC - 2d

Global markets in turmoil as Trump tariffs wipe $2tn off Wall Street

Economists say levies of 10-50% have dramatically added to the risk of a worldwide downturn. Global financial markets have been plunged into turmoil as Donald Trump’s escalating trade war knocked ...

The Guardian - 2h

Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together over tariffs, German economy minister says

U.S. President Donald Trump could change his trade policies if he comes under pressure from trading partners, German economy minister Robert Habeck suggested.

CNBC - 9h

Trump Says He’s ‘Very Angry’ at Putin and Threatens Secondary Tariffs on Russia

President Trump said he could impose tariffs on nations that buy oil from Russia if it thwarts negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine. He suggested the same step was possible for Iran.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump's tariff threats helped erase stock gains

President Donald Trump will announce tariffs today on potentially trillions of dollars' worth of imports, an action he has called "Liberation Day."

NBC News - 1d

Trump says Great Depression would never have started if tariffs continued

President Trump on Wednesday said that the 1930s Great Depression wouldn’t have happened if tariffs had continued, while announcing his massive tariff plan to hit trading partners. The president ...

The Hill - 22h