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US-China trade war escalates as Beijing hikes tariffs to 125 percent
President Trump's trade war with China was escalated once again Friday morning, after Beijing hiked tariffs on U.S goods to 125 percent. This time, however, China's Ministry of Finance said the new ...The Hill - 8h -
Trump was playing chicken with tariffs. Then he chickened out | Steven Greenhouse
In a second term of fiat, flubbing and flip–flopping, Trump pursued his desire to wield a club over everyone and everything. By imposing punitively high tariffs, Donald Trump was playing a ...The Guardian - 8h -
Hollywood's Chinese box office was already in decline even before Trump's tariffs
China is restricting Hollywood film imports after President Donald Trump escalated tariffs. However, ticket sales from this box office have been in decline for the last five years.CNBC - 6h -
Wall Street opens as China imposes 125% tariffs on U.S. goods
Following nearly a week of volatile stock swings, U.S. markets opened after China imposed its own 125% tariffs on imports from the U.S. Investopedia Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver breaks down how the ...NBC News - 6h -
How Tariffs Could Cause Car Insurance Costs to Rise
New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are some tips on how to try to keep costs down.The New York Times - 7h -
Trump tariffs could push allies to align with China: Delaware governor
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) said he fears President Trump’s expansive tariff agenda is going to push U.S. trading allies in North America and Europe to align closer to China. “If the goal is some ...The Hill - 53m -
Tariffs Will Make Electronics More Expensive. If You Need a New Gadget, ‘Buy It Now’
A 125 percent tariff on imports from China will likely see rising prices on smartphones and laptops in the coming months.Wired - 3d -
Watch: Trump trade rep, congressman have fiery exchange over tariff pause
As President Trump announced a pause to his tariffs, his trade representative, Jamieson Greer, was in the middle of testifying at a House hearingCBS News - 1d -
Trump tariffs mean higher prices, big losses for Amazon sellers that source from China
Trump's tariffs are poised to raise prices on Amazon and devastate small businesses that source products from China, sellers told CNBC.CNBC - 1d -
Warehouse-club foot traffic jumped nearly 10% in the week before ‘liberation day’ tariffs. But signals are mixed.
‘Is the projected strength in retail spending in March due to tariff-related front loading? “Maybe,” ’ BofA analysts saidMarketWatch - 2h -
Senate Democrats ask SEC to probe Trump and others for potential market manipulation in tariff pause
The request comes as stock markets are experiencing high volatility as a result of Trump's tariff policy.CNBC - 5h -
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says he believes sellers will pass increased tariff costs on to consumers
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said he thinks third-party sellers "will pass costs on" to consumers as a result of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.CNBC - 1d -
How Will Trump’s China Tariffs Affect Prices? Here’s What Could Get More Expensive.
A broad variety of products made in China, including toys, clothing and electronics, may cost more. Shoppers could also see an impact from other tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
73% of Americans are financially stressed. Two-thirds say tariff concerns are the source: CNBC survey
A new CNBC survey finds Americans are financially stressed, with a majority concerned tariffs will hurt their finances, and 34% have made investment changes.CNBC - 23h -
Trump's triple-digit tariff essentially cuts off most trade with China, says economist
President Trump's tariff increase on imports from China would basically end most trade between that country and the U.S., according to economist Erica York.CNBC - 1d -
Steeling China for a Tariff Fight, Xi Faces His Biggest Test Since Covid
Xi Jinping has refused to back down in China’s tariff confrontation with President Trump. But he’ll have to persuade his people that the pain is worth it.The New York Times - 1h -
‘The cost is a big unknown’: Should I buy a new car to avoid auto tariffs — or wait and hope that Trump suspends them too?
Trump’s 90-day pause on “reciprocal” tariffs does not extend to the 25% import tax on cars or auto parts.MarketWatch - 12h -
Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Reversal
Plus, how your brain connects to ideology.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump's Tariffs... Chaos or a cunning plan?
People were getting ‘yippy’ according to the president…BBC News - 1d -
Tariff News Is Scant Relief for Restaurants
Confusion and uncertainty hang over an industry with thin profit margins and few domestic sources for foreign ingredients.The New York Times - 1d -
The Trump tariff crisis is not over yet
Plus more on valuing stocks in a crisis, and inflationFinancial Times - 15h -
Labour’s trade and tariff balancing act
Plus, UK tries to negotiate Trump’s minimum rate and broader US economic deal but none of this looks easyFinancial Times - 12h -
Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs
Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics.BBC News - 7h -
Bond Market is Upended by Trump’s Tariffs
In the usually steady government bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury has risen to about 4.5 percent from less than 4 percent at the end of last week.The New York Times - 1h -
Stocks down again erasing some of Wednesday’s historic gains amid tariff turmoil
Stocks closed down again after the White House clarified that it will increase the tariff on imports from China to 145%. Meanwhile, the president said they are working on deals to get other ...NBC News - 21h -
Top strategists say stock market still bogged down by tariff uncertainty despite Trump’s pause
Top strategists on Wall Street say the White House has not yet done enough to dispel tariff uncertainty, leaving the stock market struggling to stage a durable rally.MarketWatch - 22h -
U.S. stock futures point to higher Wall Street opening despite China tariffs hike
Dow, S&P and Nasdaq futures were all in the black, though slightly, even though China announced it was raising its tariffs on U.S. goods again, escalating their trade war.CBS News - 9h -
GM, Ford and Stellantis face extra $5,000 cost for each car made in America, thanks to Trump’s tariff on parts
As American businesses and shoppers try to figure out the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, one research center is offering estimates on what his new import taxes mean for automakers.MarketWatch - 1h -
Trump retreats but still puts U.S. tariff rate at its highest level in a century. Here’s what it means for prices for clothes, food and more.
One study of the current state of U.S. tariffs and foreign retaliation suggests that Wednesday’s euphoria over President Donald Trump’s partial retreat was overdone.MarketWatch - 20h -
28-year-old founder says he may have to raise coffee prices 25% due to Trump tariffs: 'It's tough for every single business owner'
Trump's tariff policy "affects the farmers; it affects the customers," summarizes the founder of a coffee company who says he may have to raise prices.CNBC - 3h -
This Instability May Be Worth It. Here’s Why.
Oren Cass makes the case for tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tariffs are another nail in the coffin for Hollywood in China
Chinese bloggers report Xi Jinping's government is considering a ban on Hollywood movies. That would drag entertainment companies to the front lines of the trade war.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Small Business Optimism Slides as Tariffs Sow Uncertainty
The chief economist at the National Federation of Independent Businesses wondered if there was an economic iceberg looming, as its March survey of U.S. entrepreneurs showed a fourth straight month ...Inc. - 2d -
Trump Folds on Tariffs for Now –Except for China
Following a stock and bond market rout, and pleas from business leaders, the President hit the pause button–for 90 days.Inc. - 2d -
Get Ready to See Tariff Surcharges on Your Receipts
Companies struck by Donald Trump’s trade levies will likely pass the hit along to consumers—and some will want to clearly point the finger at who is to blame.Wired - 1d -
What to Expect After Trump’s Tariff About-Face
Global markets are rallying on President Trump’s decision to pause most of his sweeping levies. But investors remain unsettled, especially as Washington and Beijing face off.The New York Times - 1d -
Ben Jennings on Trump’s tariffs pause – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons here Order your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...The Guardian - 1d -
Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs
Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.The New York Times - 22h
