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Trump’s Treasury secretary choice: Scott Bessent, Larry Kudlow or Howard Lutnick might be picked

Support for tariffs looks like a key qualification for this crucial job in the next Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

CSX CEO talks tariffs and manufacturing: 'As long as the economy’s growing, we’ll be a part of it'

CSX operates primarily on the East Coast, providing rail and intermodal freight transport services.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

The markets could have the final say on Trump’s tax cuts and tariffs

Financial markets could wind up as the final arbiter about whether he has gone too far.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

Trump expands search for Treasury secretary

President-elect’s top economic appointment has kicked off fierce lobbying among loyalists

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

This chart shows the tariff threat might be less than feared

Morgan Stanley strategists say that while the U.S. represents 26% of the revenue for the companies in the MSCI Europe, only 6.6% is goods exported to the U.S. from outside.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Trump tariffs would hurt US defence sector, warns Beijing adviser

Chinese government-affiliated expert says America would bear brunt of trade measures promised by president-elect

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

How Trump’s Plans for Mass Deportations, Tariffs and Fed Could Affect the Economy

Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Stock market ‘finally paying more attention to tariffs’ as a potential headwind

Tariffs have taken the spotlight as a policy issue as S&P 500 companies have discussed earnings with analysts since the U.S. presidential election, with investors awaiting clarity on what global ...

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Trump’s Tariff Plan Prompts European Fears on Growth Rates

Leaders at the European Central Bank worry that trade barriers will curb EU economic progress more than they will push up Euro zone inflation.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Trump's proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say

“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.

Trump’s Treasury Challenge: A Pick Who Loves Tariffs Yet Calms Markets

The president-elect is considering a conflicting mix of qualities as he decides who will steer his economic agenda.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Trump picking Warsh for Treasury would empower a critic of both the Fed and tariffs

Former Federal Reserve Gov. Kevin Warsh, under consideration for Treasury secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is known as a critic of both the Fed and protectionism.

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

How Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Could Turn Into Law

Republicans are juggling complex political and tactical questions as they plan their congressional agenda next year.

Business - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Cheney keeps up fire on Trump over Jan. 6, bashes tariff policy

Former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., a top GOP voice opposing Donald Trump, tore into the former president Tuesday over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot and his tariff policies.

Trump tariffs likely to lead to higher U.S. interest rates, head of Institute of International Finance says

"The assumption is you'll have higher inflation, higher interest rates than you would have in the absence of those tariffs," said IIF CEO Tim Adams.

Business - CNBC - October 23

U.S., China trade tariffs escalating would be 'costly for everybody,' IMF deputy director says

An escalation of tensions around trade and tariffs would have economic consequences around the world, Gita Gopinath, deputy managing director of the IMF, said.

Business - CNBC - October 23

China to offer Taliban tariff-free trade as it inches closer to isolated resource-rich regime

China will offer the Taliban tariff-free access to its vast construction, energy and consumer sectors, Beijing’s envoy to Afghanistan said on Thursday.

Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers

Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.

Business - CNBC - October 30

China 'does not agree or accept' the EU's EV tariffs, says negotiations are still ongoing

The extra tariffs will range from 7.8% for Tesla to 35.3% for SAIC Motor, and stack on top of the 10% standard import duty for cars to the EU.