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What are the risks of a U.S.-China trade war, and can conflict be averted?
The world's two biggest economies are on the brink of an economically destructive trade war. Here's what experts think could happen next.CBS News - 2h -
What the 'mother of all trade wars' can teach us about U.S. tariffs, according to economists
Here's how current events are mirroring a key point in U.S. history that led to a trade war and exacerbated the Great Depression, according to economists.CNBC - 5h -
China and Mexico ran the biggest trade deficits with the U.S. in 2024. What about Canada?
The U.S. ended 2024 with the second-largest trade deficit on record — and China and Mexico were the countries that benefited most from sending goods to America. Canada? Not so much.MarketWatch - 3h -
Can Trump win a trade war with China?
The economic battle between the world's two biggest economies has escalatedBBC News - 15h -
Farmer fears new tariffs after impacts of 2018 trade war with China
Among the first Americans to feel the effects of the last trade war with China were farmers. While China's latest round of retaliatory actions does not target agriculture, some are preparing for ...CBS News - 20h -
One Response to Trump’s Tariffs: Trade That Excludes the U.S.
A growing number of countries, including American allies, are striking trade deals as the Trump administration erects a higher fence around its global commerce.The New York Times - 1d -
What to know about China's tariffs on the U.S.
China will impose new tariffs on the U.S. starting Monday after President Trump announced increased tariffs against the Asian superpower. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s astonishingly wrongheaded notions about trade and tariffs
President Trump's obsession with the U.S. trade deficit is misplaced, as trade balances don't matter and tariffs are a tax increase on U.S. businesses, which could lead to higher prices and ...The Hill - 1d -
Warren 'concerned' Trump 'stumbling into a trade war' with China tariffs
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) expressed concern that President Trump is “stumbling into a trade war” by imposing additional tariffs on China and accused him of holding up “critical” bipartisan ...The Hill - 1d -
What to know about China's planned retaliatory tariffs against U.S.
China announced retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. imports and opened an antitrust investigation into Google Tuesday morning as Beijing hit back at President Trump's new tariffs. CBS News ...CBS News - 1d -
Trade war looms after Beijing retaliates against U.S. with tariffs
The United States and China appeared to be inching closer to a trade war after Beijing revealed it would be retaliating against Washington with tariffs of its own on American goods. NBC News’ Janis ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump brings the US back from the brink of trade war with Canada and Mexico
Also in today’s newsletter, corporate America races to cut deals with Elon MuskFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump pulls US back from brink of trade war with Mexico and Canada
US president set to talk to China’s Xi Jinping in coming days as threatened tariffs on Beijing loomFinancial Times - 1d -
Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates
Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump's trade war with neighbours is delayed - what did they all get out of it?
BBC reporters in the US, Canada and Mexico assess the fallout after Trump gets border promises in return for a 30-day pause on tariffs.BBC News - 1d -
Trade war is ‘last thing Canada wants,’ Ontario premier says as U.S. tariffs loom
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Meet the Press NOW as President Donald Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada.NBC News - 2d -
Auto stocks fall as Trump tariffs spark trade war concerns
Shares of auto giants fell sharply on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump imposed long-threatened tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China.CNBC - 2d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Here: What to Know About the New Trade War
President Trump announced fresh tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China that look set to reshape global economies.Inc. - 2d -
Here are all the ways Trump’s tariffs could hit stocks, according to Goldman Sachs
The S&P 500 is vulnerable to valuation multiples falling as earnings are crimped, uncertainty risesMarketWatch - 2d -
The tomato tariff? US consumers set to pay price of Trump’s trade war
Fruit, tequila and even cars could be more expensive as a result of the president’s decisionFinancial Times - 2d -
What will be the impact of a North American trade war?
Carmakers, food producers and construction will be worst hit and consumers across the US, Mexico and Canada could sufferFinancial Times - 3d -
‘A trade war on steroids’: Trump ushers in new age of US protectionism
President bets he can achieve his aims through tariffs without igniting inflation or a sell-off in American stocksFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: will they spark a trade war?
As the US president imposes import taxes on three key trading partners, we examine potential repercussions. Donald Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump threatens to ignite era of trade wars with new tariffs
US president says he will hit Canada, Mexico, China and EU with levies as he targets major trading partnersFinancial Times - 4d -
Is Trump about to lead the U.S. into a trade war? Here's what to know.
Less than two weeks into his second term, President Trump may be poised to deploy steep tariffs against key U.S. trading partners.CBS News - 5d -
What to know about where ICE can operate
There are limits on where immigration officials can operate, and constitutional protections remain in place.CBS News - Jan. 29 -
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‘In a sense, he’s like a curse’: what can a new OJ Simpson docuseries teach us?
A new Netflix series focuses on the trial that gripped and changed America, a key aim being to educate those young enough not to remember the grim details. For those who lived through the trial of ...The Guardian - Jan. 29 -
What the Dot-Com Era Can Tell Us About the DeepSeek Upset
The U.S. finds itself on the opposite end of the innovation spectrum this time around.Inc. - Jan. 29 -
What can Trump realistically do about FEMA?
People on both sides of the political aisle think the Federal Emergency Management Agency needs to change, but could President Trump's plan to address issues worsen things? Sophia Cai, White House ...CBS News - Jan. 27 -
What World War II-era Britain can teach us about the next four years under Trump
The question is no longer whether Trumpism will survive beyond Trump; the question is how Trumpism will continue to evolve and whether American democracy is prepared for its next phase.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Colombia backs down and accepts US deportation flights to avert trade war
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all goods.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
What Elon Musk’s Salute Was All About
A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Mother accused of killing children can be extradited to US, judge rules
Kimberlee Singler is wanted in Colorado to face a seven-count indictment - including first-degree murder.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
China sees room to avert trade war with Trump despite tariff threat
New US president hints at potential agreement linking TikTok ownership with tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
‘TARIFFS all the way!!!’: EU mulls carrots and sticks to counter Trump on trade
Bloc may ward off incoming president’s threats by buying more US goods, or impose its own tariffs in retaliation. If there is one thing the EU knows about Donald Trump, it is that he loves tariffs. ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Can You Still Use TikTok if It’s Banned? What Users Should Know About the App.
The social media app is likely to disappear from the app stores of Google and Apple right away. But it’s unclear if users will completely lose access.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Trump can use Russia’s space program to end the war in Ukraine
Trump could sweeten the deal by making Putin an offer he can’t refuse.The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?
Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - Jan. 9
