Trump’s Tariff Threat Roils Global Markets

Evening Report — World leaders react to Trump's tariff threats

Plus: Where do Trump's criminal cases stand? {beacon} Evening Report © AP World leaders react to Trump's tariff threats Global leaders on Tuesday reacted with a mix of concern and warnings about ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

After tariff threat, Trump selects Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative

If confirmed as trade representative, Jamieson Greer would be responsible for negotiating directly with foreign governments on trade deals and disputes.

'No-one will win' - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threats

Mexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump's finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts".

Donald Trump rounds out economic team after tariff threats

President-elect taps Jamieson Greer for US trade representative and Kevin Hassett as director of National Economic Council

World - Financial Times - 9 hours ago

Trump backs Florida's chief financial officer as successor to Gaetz in Congress

He said that Jimmy Patronis has “been a wonderful friend to me.”

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.

The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Florida sets special election to fill Matt Gaetz vacancy on April Fools’ Day

Gaetz resigned his seat and isn’t returning to Congress, setting off jockeying among Republicans for the seats.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Mexico suggests it could retaliate with tariffs after Trump threat

Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.

Politics - CBS News - 19 hours ago

Mexico floats trade retaliation in response to Trump’s tariff threats

Politics - Politico - 19 hours ago

Mexican President Mulls Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump’s Threats

President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to President-elect Trump’s threat to impose high tariffs, saying such a move would inflict damage on both countries.

Business - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Q&A: Experts answered your questions on trade and markets in the Trump era

FT journalists responded to readers’ queries on how the global economy might change under the incoming president

World - Financial Times - November 14

Evening Report — Trump roils Washington with Gaetz pick

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Trump returns to DC, taps Gaetz for AG President-elect Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday for the first time since winning a second term, as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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

Here’s how tariffs can be implemented without rocking markets, Trump-friendly strategist says

A senior hedge-fund strategist argues the Trump administration can have its tariff cake and eat it too.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

The markets could have the final say on Trump’s tax cuts and tariffs

Financial markets could wind up as the final arbiter about whether he has gone too far.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Trump’s Treasury Challenge: A Pick Who Loves Tariffs Yet Calms Markets

The president-elect is considering a conflicting mix of qualities as he decides who will steer his economic agenda.

Business - The New York Times - November 20

More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global industries

Returning US president has promised protectionist trade measures, relaxed regulation and cheaper energy for consumers. US election live: latest updates after Trump’s victory Donald Trump’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Fed's Kashkari says Trump tariffs could reheat inflation if they provoke global trade 'tit for tat'

Donald Trump unleashed China tariffs during his first term that essentially sparked a trade war after the country retaliated with its own U.S. import taxes

Business - CNBC - November 10

The Guardian view on Trump’s tariff push: it should spark a global call for fairer trade | Editorial

US protectionism raises alarms, underscoring the need for balanced policies as wealthy nations’ tariffs can hurt developing economies. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff,” ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs

Donald Trump's recent victory is likely to see looming tariffs on China — but it may not be the only country subject to tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - CNBC - November 11

'Everyone is calling': Trump's tariff threats send U.S. companies scrambling for lobbyists and loopholes

Donald Trump campaigned on hardline tariff proposals that alarmed economists, corporate America and Wall Street.

Business - CNBC - November 12

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

Tim Cook and other U.S. executives attend China expo, meet officials as Trump tariff threat looms

A number of high-profile American business leaders are in China this week for the country's second annual international supply chain expo, including Apple's Tim Cook.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

10-year Treasury yield logs biggest gain in 2 weeks after Fed minutes point to slower rate cuts

Treasury yields ended mixed on Tuesday, with the benchmark 10-year rate landing on higher ground after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s November policy meeting pointed to a more gradual pace of ...

Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago

ETFs that buy stocks in Mexico, Canada, China drop after Trump’s tariff threat

ETFs that invest in stocks in Canada, Mexico and China fell Tuesday, after President-elect Donald Trump warned about new tariffs.

Business - MarketWatch - 15 hours ago

Senate Democrat on Trump tariff threats: 'I think he's heading toward a real horror show'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized President-elect Trump’s tariff threats in an interview Tuesday, after Trump said he would impose a steep import tax on Mexico, Canada and China on the ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Dow closes at record high, defying fears of panic sparked by Trump's tariff threat

The major stock indexes surged higher on Tuesday.

Canadian officials blast Trump's tariff threat and one calls Mexico comparison an insult

Canadian officials are blasting President-elect Donald’s Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs

World - ABC News - 10 hours ago

Oil watchers say inflation risks will stave off Trump's Canada tariff threat

Higher fuel prices are on the cards if President-elect Donald Trump implements tariffs on Canada, said industry experts.

Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago

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.