Trump signs order authorizing tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China

Trump expected to sign more than 50 executive orders Monday

Donald Trump plans to sign more than 50 executive orders Monday — and possibly more than 100 of them — on the first day of his second presidency, according to a person in his transition operation.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister

Darren Jones, the chancellor's second-in-command, is confident UK-US trading relationships could be deepened.

BBC News - Jan. 19

China can outfox Trump’s tariffs

Beijing is agile enough to swerve US protectionism

Financial Times - Jan. 19

From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins

Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US. When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

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

One Weapon China Is Reluctant to Deploy Against Tariffs: A Weaker Currency

The last time Trump hit China with tariffs, Beijing devalued the yuan, blunting the impact. This time, Xi Jinping has signaled the country should defend its currency.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 18

Canada, Trump and the new world order

Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyond

Financial Times - Jan. 18

Canada Prepares for Trump Tariff Threat With Three-Stage Plan

Canadian officials are preparing retaliatory measures if the new U.S. administration imposes tariffs on Canadian imports.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Trump says he had ‘good’ call with China’s Xi about TikTok and trade

World leaders also reportedly discussed Taiwan and fentanyl in first direct contact since 2021. China’s president, Xi Jinping , has spoken to the US president-elect, Donald Trump , on the phone ...

The Guardian - 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

Three reasons Trump tariffs aren't China's only problem

China's economy has hit the government's 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Canada sends Trump 'message' with retaliatory tariff talk

Canada must send a “message” to President-elect Trump on tariffs, one of the country's provincial leaders said Wednesday alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described the threatened levies ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

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

Stephen A. Smith: Obama chat with Trump not a 'good look'

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith said former President Obama’s chat with President-elect Trump at former President Carter's funeral was not “a good look.” “It wasn't a good look, but it ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Biden to sign executive order boosting digital identity protection

President Biden will sign an executive order on Thursday intended to boost the privacy of Americans amid continued cyberattacks against the U.S. "Adversary countries and criminals have increasingly ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

'Nothing off the table' in Canada's response to US tariff threat

Canada will have a "robust" response if Donald Trump imposes tariffs on its goods, but Canadian leaders are split over energy as a bargaining chip.

BBC News - 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 China tariff threats are helping fuel a manufacturing boom — in Mexico

The migration of manufacturing to Mexico could undermine Trump’s promise to voters that ratcheting up tariffs on China would incentivize companies to bring production back to the U.S and give ...

NBC News - Jan. 15

Trump's Canada and Greenland Threats Imperil China Fight, Says Departing Envoy

Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, also said he was leaving his post with deep concerns about the future of relations with China.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

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

Germany's Nordex secures order for 36 wind turbines in Canada

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

China's Export Boom Means Trump Tariffs Would Hit Beijing Where It Hurts

The country’s economy is increasingly reliant on foreign demand for goods pouring out of Chinese factories.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

California fires live: governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada – as it happened

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for Monday. This blog is now closed.. Full report evacuation orders ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12