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How Trump's tariffs could pinch the tech sector
The tech industry is set to feel the pinch as the Trump administration levies new tariffs against key U.S. trading partners. Tech stocks dropped 3.7 percent on Monday, as President Trump indicated ...The Hill - 5h -
Tariff tumult gives Senate GOP whiplash
President Trump’s continuous back-and-forth on tariffs is taking a toll on Republican lawmakers who admit the constant announcements are difficult to follow even as they try to assuage concerns ...The Hill - 5h -
Morning Report — Trump drives a tariff pause for carmakers
In today’s issue: Carmakers will get a month-long reprieve from President Trump’s tough tariffs levied this week on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, the administration said Wednesday after ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump’s tariffs are America’s own worst enemy
The White House reprieve on auto levies shows how self-inflicted damage beats retaliation from trading partnersFinancial Times - 4h -
Who’s Got Trump’s Ear on Tariffs? Lutnick or Navarro?
Corporate leaders and investors continue to be caught off guard by the president’s trade policy, especially as deal talks heat up.The New York Times - 3h -
Canadian companies struggling amid U.S. tariffs
Canadian companies are still coming to grips with this week's implementation of President Trump's tariffs. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News - 2h -
Stocks slump on Trump tariff fears, job cuts
The stock market sunk after the opening bell Thursday amid deepening fears about the potential damage President Trump's new tariffs could do to a weakening economy. All three major indexes kicked ...The Hill - 1h -
Canadians discuss impact of President Trump's new tariffs
While President Trump has paused tariffs for one month on some automakers, other businesses will start to feel the impact. Canadian company Conquest Steel, located outside Toronto, said they ...CBS News - 1h -
Dow falls on opening bell as Trump tariffs continue
Markets opened Thursday with the Dow dropping more than 500 points after the opening bell as countries and businesses continue to grapple with President Trump's tariffs. CBS News MoneyWatch ...CBS News - 1h -
Stocks tumble as Trump tariff fallout continues
A selloff on Thursday erased some of the gains a day earlier.ABC News - 23m -
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will go into effect Tuesday, China tariffs to increase
President Trump confirmed Thursday that tariffs he had threatened and then delayed against Canada and Mexico are set to go into effect next week, while China will face increased tariffs as part of ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
What else can Canada and Mexico do to avoid Trump’s tariffs? America’s neighbors may slap new tariffs on China.
As traders worldwide wait to see if U.S. President Donald Trump once again holds off on putting new tariffs on Canada and Mexico, the head of the U.S. Treasury Department has highlighted one ...MarketWatch - 5d -
Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Hasbro says it's taking steps to offset China tariff effects
Toy and gaming giant Hasbro is shifting manufacturing away from China as it eyes the effects of U.S. tariffs.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams
The steel industry needs to modernize. Tariffs can help, but the government must go beyond trade policy. Last week, Donald Trump revived a trade war from his first term, implementing a 25% tariff ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
With tariffs ramping up, this investment option can provide protection against inflation
The threat of tariffs on imports is causing some investors to consider increasing their exposure to TIPS to help buffer their portfolios against inflation.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Even ‘Real Housewives’ Star Erin Lichy Is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs
The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.
Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
U.S. Consumers Are Increasingly Worried About Trump’s Tariff Plans
The Consumer Sentiment Index hit its lowest reading since November 2023.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
The EU has real leverage to counter Trump’s tariff threats
The EU is not a superpower in the traditional sense, but it continues to have significant power in the area of foreign trade.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Trump considers tariffs to counter digital services taxes on Big Tech
President orders probes into levies imposed by EU, UK and Turkey on US companiesFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs
Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surgesFinancial Times - Feb. 22 -
Democrats won’t fight Trump’s tariff policies. On trade, Trump is a Democrat.
President Donald Trump's recent trade policy has been met with surprising support from congressional Democrats, despite his protectionist policies being more aligned with progressive Democrats than ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom
The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums
The Trump administration’s tariff policies may raise auto insurance premiums for motorists, according to a new Insurify analysis.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Here's why Trump tariffs may raise your car insurance premiums
If they take effect, tariffs are expected to raise costs for auto insurers to repair or replace cars, meaning motorists pay higher premiums.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet
“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
US orders probe into copper dumping, opening door to new tariffs
White House signals it will expedite measures despite investor concerns over how threats of levies will affect the economyFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Americans Brace for Inflation as Trump’s Tariffs Start to Take Effect
More Americans are starting to brace for higher prices as President Trump’s policies begin to take effect.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Tariff uncertainty is weighing on market action, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested uncertainty regarding tariff policy will continue to shape market action.CNBC - Feb. 26 -
Musk, tariffs and tensions - takeaways from Trump's first cabinet meeting
Trump covered a wide range of topics, ranging from efforts to cut government spending to immigration, the economy and Ukraine.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Ontario heads to polls for snap election in face of looming Trump tariffs
Premier Doug Ford called for the early vote, arguing he needs ‘strong mandate’ in case of US-Canada trade war. Voters in Canada ’s most populous province head to the polls on Thursday to elect a ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Engie warns US that tariffs and tax uncertainty threaten investment
Comments by French energy group chief follow Trump’s decision to pause hundreds of billions of dollars of green fundsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China
He also said he would move ahead with 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, which had been paused.BBC News - 6d -
Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ‘economic turmoil’
US president’s plan could prove to be an economic shock to both blocs, German thinktank says. Business live – latest updates Donald Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports could trigger ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump says Canada, China and Mexico tariffs will take effect next week
President Donald Trump said Thursday that 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico would go into effect Tuesday, alongside yet another 10% layer of duties on China following one that ...NBC News - 6d -
Trump threatens China with additional 10% tariff in escalation of trade war
US president also insists delayed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on 4 March. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened China with an ...The Guardian - Feb. 27