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Businesses brace for Trump tariffs on Chinese goods

Businesses are preparing for the spate of new tariffs on Chinese goods promised by former President Trump on the campaign trail, making advanced purchases of imported goods and buying up extra ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

No, tariffs did not make American industry great

New research suggests that America’s manufacturing rise came despite high tariffs, not because of them.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Trump’s tariff obsession is worse than before

Trying to close current account deficits with trade tools could cause serious damage

World - Financial Times - November 7

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Beijing and Brussels tariff talks on electric vehicles continue

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Trump tariffs could cost UK £22bn of exports

The UK could face a £22bn hit to its exports if Donald Trump carries out his tariff threats, researchers say.

Dollar hits six-month high as Trump tariff talk fuels inflation fears

US Treasury yields rise as traders scale back expectations for interest rate cuts

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Mexico Signals It Could Hit Back With Tariffs at U.S.

Could a tariff war erupt between the United States and Mexico? A top Mexican official said his country might retaliate if the Trump administration placed steep tariffs on Mexico.

Business - The New York Times - November 12

Business Owners Brace Themselves for Trump’s Tariffs

It’s all but certain that tariffs will soar with Donald Trump’s return to office. Many companies are struggling with the calculus that uniform tariffs of up to 20 percent may bring.

Business - Inc. - November 12

Fashion World Fears High Tariffs in Trump Administration

President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Catapult Sees No Tariff Impact Following Manufacturing Move

The company recently completed the relocation of its manufacturing operations from China to Thailand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Businesses brace for Trump's proposed tariff hikes

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on raising tariffs -- especially on products from China -- as a way to boost manufacturing in the U.S. Carter Evans met a California business owner who's ...

Why Trump’s tariffs won’t necessarily sink shipping

The US is a sizeable, rather than giant, tassel in the global trade tapestry

World - Financial Times - November 16

Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs to be put to the test

President-elect Donald Trump’s consistent campaign pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on products imported into the U.S. is likely to face stiff challenges in court and potentially pushback from ...

Politics - NBC News - November 16

China reacts to Trump's tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan

Beijing is bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's tough stance on tariffs and Taiwan. Ramy Inocencio has more on Trump's possible plans and the reaction they are eliciting abroad.

Would Trump’s tariffs really be that bad? With Kimberly Clausing

Assessing the arguments for protectionism

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Assessing the potential economic impact of Trump's tariff proposals

Americans are bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff hikes on imported goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks at the potential economic impact. Then, small ...

European Commission readying tariffs on Russian agricultural imports

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Tariffs: A trade tool that’s losing its mojo

Tariffs, if used judiciously, may help achieve certain policy goals, but in many respects, they are becoming yesterday’s tool.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Big speeches and another big garbage row

Harris gives her closing argument while Biden puts his foot in it

China's steel exports expected to falter in 2025 as pain from tariffs spread

Steel producers in China face a double-whammy of mounting overseas tariffs and weakened domestic demand at home.

Business - CNBC - October 25

‘Trump Trade’ of Large Tariffs and Deficits Looms as Market Braces for 2024 Election

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

Foreign appliance maker on Trump tariffs: Risks, opportunities, ‘but mostly uncertainty’

A Swedish appliance maker with factories in the U.S. doesn’t know quite what to make of the possibility of new tariffs in a second Trump presidency.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Trump tariffs: Why stock-market investors are underrating impact

Donald Trump’s most unconventional policy proposal is also one he’s been most consistent in promoting: universal tariffs.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

To our next president: Here’s how to use your tariffs

To the 47th president of the United States: Be clear about what you want, and if you must use tariffs, then at least make sure you get something in return.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Trump doubles down on replacing income taxes with tariffs in Joe Rogan interview

Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked the tariff policy proposed by Donald Trump, calling it effectively a "sales tax" on Americans.

Business - CNBC - October 26

Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

Trump’s Vast Tariffs Would Rock Global Businesses and Shake Alliances

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

What to know about Europe's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Union has finalized its sharply higher customs duties on electric vehicles imported from China

Tech - ABC News - October 30

Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China

The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe’s automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Companies are increasingly talking about tariffs as Election Day nears

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump described “tariff” as his favorite word earlier this month, and it’s increasingly a word that’s coming up in S&P 500 companies’ quarterly earnings ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

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