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Trump’s former trade chief on how tariffs affect the economy, why he says the U.S. needs them
Economists say tariffs can increase prices for consumers, but Robert Lighthizer, President Trump’s former trade chief, argues they’re necessary.CBS News - 2h -
Trump's former trade chief says China is a threat, tariffs are necessary
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Trump enacts tariffs on America's largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada
President Trump, as he threatened, has enacted tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Energy imports from Canada, however, will ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China: will they spark a trade war?
As the US president imposes import taxes on three key trading partners, we examine potential repercussions. Donald Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and ...The Guardian - 1d -
China sees room to avert trade war with Trump despite tariff threat
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Trump trade battles could spike food prices, help China: former Mexico trade chief
Trade battles being threatened by President Trump would spike food prices, help China and risk key U.S. economic relationships, Mexico's former trade chief said Monday “I say bring it on," Kenneth ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump and China's Xi discuss TikTok, trade, fentanyl, president-elect says
Xi after the call said that he and Trump both expressed hope for greater progress in U.S.-China relations, Reuters reported, citing the Chinese state media.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Trump tariff threats fuel frontloading of trade shipments into U.S., led by China
Companies are expediting cargo shipments into the U.S. ahead of new tariffs from President-elect Trump, with Chinese trade the biggest on the move.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Trump tariffs on Canada could jeopardize oil and gas exports to U.S., says trade chief
President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs could prompt Canada to pursue dollar-to-dollar retaliation or an export tax on oil and gas bound for the U.S.CNBC - Jan. 16
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