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Trump's threat to world businesses on tariffs
President Trump's World Economic Forum address included a stern threat of tariffs for businesses that choose to make their products outside of the U.S. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump's threat of tariffs reaches global leaders in Davos
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and reiterated his quest to obtain tariffs from companies importing their goods into the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks ...CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Trump picks former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder for EU ambassador
President Trump has selected Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food chain CEO who he attempted to install in his first White House Cabinet, as his pick for ambassador to the European Union. Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Trump Keeps China Guessing on Tariff Threats
The president postponed what appeared to be a looming clash on trade and expressed a willingness to talk business, but he remains critical of Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Dimon defends Trump tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} View Online Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story ‘Get over it’: Dimon defends Trump on tariffs JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Taking Trump’s Tariffs Threats Seriously and Literally
Some analysts increasingly believe the president sees levies as more than a negotiating ploy. To him, they’re a potential source of revenue.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Why Trump hasn't moved forward with tariffs — yet
Amid the whirl of orders Donald Trump issued in the early hours of his presidency, one was conspicuous in its absence: new tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Bimla Bissell, Ambassadors’ Aide and a Social Hub in India, Dies at 92
Her home drew generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump threatens steep tariffs against Canada and Mexico
President Trump opted against deploying a blanket tariff against U.S. trading partners, but kept the heat on Canada and Mexico.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Canada avoids Trump's tariffs - for now
President Donald Trump stopped short of imposing tariffs on Canada on day one but said they may come as soon as 1 February.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Investors cautious as Trump signals new tariffs
The US president said he is considering imposing new tariffs on Canada and Mexico from 1 February.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Watch Live: Elise Stefanik's confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
Rep. Elise Stefanik is expected to champion President-elect Donald Trump's "America first" agenda on the global stage.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump pumps brakes on Day 1 tariffs
President Trump pumped the brakes on his plan to deliver wide-ranging tariffs as soon as he took office, slow-tracking and toning down changes to the U.S. trade system that figured as a centerpiece ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
New UK ambassador to US still holds stake in lobbying firm for TikTok
Lord Peter Mandelson has not set deadline for fully divesting of his stock in Global CounselFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
How Mexico Is Preparing for Tariffs Negotiations With Trump
President Claudia Sheinbaum is detaining more migrants, seizing more fentanyl and positioning her country as a key ally against China. But the U.S. stance has shifted, too.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Tariffs past, present and future. With Doug Irwin
What history tells us about the shape of tariffs to comeFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
China can outfox Trump’s tariffs
Beijing is agile enough to swerve US protectionismFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
I was ambassador to the UK last time Trump was in office - this is what Starmer must do this time | Kim Darroch
The old alliances have been swept away, and foreign policy needs to reflect this new reality. Friday 20 January 2017, Washington DC: overcast skies with the threat of rain for the inauguration of ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Incoming British ambassador to US praises Trump in op-ed
The incoming British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson praised President-elect Trump in a new op-ed, predicting his forthcoming presidency will be one of the “most consequential” in recent ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors
The president-elect’s latest trio of mischievous appointments show his genius for trolling the celebrity-woke community. Donald Trump has permitted himself the delicious pleasure of trolling ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Canada sends Trump 'message' with retaliatory tariff talk
Canada must send a “message” to President-elect Trump on tariffs, one of the country's provincial leaders said Wednesday alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who described the threatened levies ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Trump names Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood
President-elect Donald Trump has named Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson as "special ambassadors" to Hollywood. Their job duties are unclear.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Trump Taps Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight as Hollywood ‘Ambassadors’
The president-elect said the actors would be his “eyes and ears” with the goal of helping the entertainment industry, which he said had lost business to foreign countries.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen
Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden, Trump teams worked 'hand in hand' on Gaza deal, outgoing ambassador says
President-elect Trump's and President Biden’s teams worked “hand in hand” for a hostage and ceasefire in Gaza deal, according to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew. In the wake of November's ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?Wired - Jan. 16 -
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel on the "Trump effect" that impacted the ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal after 15 months of deadly combat in the region. Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Stefanik's career and how ...NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Former ambassador to Denmark: NATO would be compelled to respond to Greenland invasion
Rufus Gifford, a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, said in a Sunday interview that the NATO alliance would be compelled to respond to any invasion or incursion into Greenland. “I think the point ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Rahm Emanuel steps down as Japan ambassador ahead of Trump inauguration
President Biden’s ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, will leave his position in Tokyo on Monday and return to the U.S., a traditional changing of the guard ahead of the swearing-in of a new ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Mexico to Avoid U.S. Tariffs, Economy Minister Says
President-elect Donald Trump wants tariffs if Mexico doesn’t comply with his border goals.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Outgoing ambassador assesses state of U.S.-China relations
Ambassador Nicholas Burns spoke to NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer about China’s position in the world, and its precarious relationship with the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’
R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Dollar dominance means tariffs are not the only game in town
America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverageFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Trump announces new ambassador, Justice Department, VA nominees
President-elect Trump announced on Thursday his latest batch of presumptive nominees to serve in his forthcoming administration. Trump announced his pick of Christine Jack Toretti, Pennsylvania’s ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Trump cites tariffs in call to merge Canada, US
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump proposes 'merged' US, Canada President-elect Trump on Monday raised the ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump: Washington Post report on tariff policy 'wrong'
President-elect Trump is denying a report in The Washington Post that outlines how his top aides are exploring a tariff plan that would only cover critical imports. The Post report cites three ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans
President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.CNBC - Jan. 6