Backlash to Trump's new tariffs
Mexico, Canada, China, and Democratic lawmakers in the U.S. have all responded to the new tariffs ordered by President Trump set to go into effect later this week. NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor reports on the new trade war taking shape.
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Global Markets Roiled by Trump Tariffs
Shares in Asian manufacturers tumbled on concern that tariffs will hurt trade in North America and disrupt global supply chains.The New York Times - 9m -
Inside the planning for Trump's new tariffs war, from the biggest company to the smallest family business
President Trump's new tariffs war is just starting, but from the biggest companies to local family business owners, preparing for it began long ago.CNBC - 1d -
Trump faces backlash from business as tariffs ignite inflation fears
Experts warn aggressive trade measures against US allies will hurt consumers and roil supply chainsFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep new tariffs; Canada retaliates
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada would respond with 25% tariffs "against $155 billion worth of American goods."CBS News - 1d -
To Trump, Tariffs Are Not a Means but an End
Many presidents use tariffs to force negotiations. But for President Trump, they are the point, a source of revenue as he pursues a Gilded Age vision.The New York Times - 1d -
Why Trump Is Imposing Tariffs on Mexico
Mr. Trump is trying use tariffs to force Mexico to better guard its border with the United States, but Mexican officials say the tariffs will only hurt both countries.The New York Times - 1d -
What products could get pricier if new Trump tariffs take effect Feb. 1?
The White House said it will levy new import duties on its three closest trading partners starting Feb. 1.CBS News - 2d -
Trump threatens to ignite era of trade wars with new tariffs
US president says he will hit Canada, Mexico, China and EU with levies as he targets major trading partnersFinancial Times - 2d -
What Trump is saying about the D.C. plane crash and new tariffs
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Trump tariff moves rattle markets
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Trump enacting 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, 10% tariff on China
The White House has announced that as of Saturday, 25% tariffs will be placed on goods from Mexico and Canada while goods from China will have 10% tariffs. CBS News White House digital reporter ...CBS News - 2d -
The Maga backlash against Trump’s crypto grab: ‘This is bad, and looks bad’
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Trump digs in on tariffs
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Trump scraps plan to freeze federal loans and grants after backlash
President rescinds order to halt payments to US government programmesFinancial Times - 4d -
Backlash in Congress over Trump's federal funding memo
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reacted to President Trump's memo calling for a pause in federal funding for certain programs. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.CBS News - 5d -
Trump’s tariff threats, in five charts
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Trump's tariff deadline
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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 -
Kremlin sees nothing 'new' in Trump's tariff threats over Ukraine war
The Kremlin is unmoved by President Trump’s threats to impose sanctions if Russia does not bow out of its conflict with Ukraine. “We don't see any particularly new elements here. You know that ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
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 -
Trump faces crypto world backlash after launch of meme coin
President Trump is facing backlash after he and first lady Melania Trump launched two cryptocurrency tokens just days before his inauguration. While the move sparked predictable criticism from ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Crypto executives fear investor backlash over Trump memecoins
Industry trying to rebuild its reputation frets over potential conflicts of interest and investor lossesFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally
The billionaire says his critics "need better dirty tricks" after a gesture likened to a Nazi salute.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump faces TikTok backlash
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, China hawks at odds over TikTok ban President Trump’s plan to save TikTok is putting him at a ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
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 -
Trump's New Tariffs Could Lead To More Expensive Video Games, Expert Says
One of the first executive orders that President Trump discussed on Monday after his inauguration was a new 25% tariff for Mexico and Canada that is expected to become effective February 1 . A ...GameSpot - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendants: Will there be political backlash?
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY to talk about some of President Donald Trump’s first actions as president singing a flurry of executive orders and pardons — and the comparisons ...NBC 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 -
‘This isn’t politics’: Nelly defends decision to perform at Trump inauguration ball after backlash
Rapper says he is honoured to perform for the US president after he and other acts, including Village People and Billy Ray Cyrus, faced criticism . Nelly has defended his decision to perform at US ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
China can outfox Trump’s tariffs
Beijing is agile enough to swerve US protectionismFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
A deeper look at Trump’s tariff team
Who will set US trade policy?Financial Times - 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 ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live
Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
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 will need to ‘establish a relationship’ with next Canadian PM as he threatens new tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces plans to step down after growing calls for his resignation. New York Times Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridneff and NBC News Correspondent ...NBC News - 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
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