Trade tensions heat up as China and Canada retaliate against U.S. tariffs

China and Canada on Tuesday retaliated against newly imposed U.S. tariffs, announcing their own levies on U.S. goods that could further disrupt U.S. trade with its top three trading partners.

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China and Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs come into effect

Markets tumble as US president’s levies against Canada, Mexico and China come into effect. China and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping ...
The Guardian - 6h
China retaliates against US tariffs - but it also wants to talk

China's latest retaliatory measures against the latest US tariffs are an opening swing, not a direct punch.
BBC News - 2h
China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies

Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said that 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.
The New York Times - 1h
Impact of Trump tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China

President Trump's threat of tariffs against Mexico and Canada has been realized with the U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on nearly all goods imported from those two countries. An additional 10% tariff ...
CBS News - 1h
China retaliates with additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10

China announced Tuesday it would impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. goods from March 10 and restrict exports to 15 U.S. companies.
CNBC - 9h
US to raise tariffs on China and push ahead with Canada and Mexico levies

Donald Trump says duties on biggest trading partners to take effect on March 4
Financial Times - 4d
Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance. Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s ...
The Guardian - 11h
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Snap Into Effect

President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.
The New York Times - 10h
China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike

China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.
CNBC - 4d
US-China trade rule change hangs in the balance

Questions are swirling about the status of a trade rule that President Trump canceled and then reinstated earlier this month after it proved unworkable, leading to logistical confusion, an outcry ...
The Hill - Feb. 25
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 - 4d
Tariff Tuesday: Trump Says He’ll Hit Mexico, Canada, and China With Duties

Citing the unchecked flow of fentanyl, he plans to levy a 25 percent tariff on most products from our northern and southern neighbors. China faces an additional 10 percent levy.
Inc. - 4d
Markets sink as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The US president has repeatedly threatened to tax imports from two of the country's closest neighbours.
BBC News - 15h
What tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could mean for consumers

President Trump's plan to impose 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Canada and Mexico is set to take effect Tuesday. The president also plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on ...
CBS News - 13h
Trump imposes historic tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China; targeted countries respond

President Donald Trump's broad tariffs on imported goods from Mexico and Canada went into effect on Tuesday, along with increased duties on goods from China.
ABC News - 7m
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 - 4d
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 - 5d
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 - 3d
NHL trade deadline tracker 2024-2025: Panthers acquire Seth Jones from Blackhawks as market heats up

Plenty of names are beginning to be dealt ahead of Friday's trade deadline
CBS Sports - 23h
US hints that tariffs on Mexico and Canada could be lower than 25%

Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick says levies will take effect on Tuesday but Trump is still deciding rates
Financial Times - 1d
Arrival of US tariffs set to embolden Canada’s new leader

Plus, ex-Barclay boss Staley seeks redress in London courts and markets await expected ECB rate cut
Financial Times - 1d
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
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 - 4d
China accuses US of 'blackmail' after Trump warns of increased tariffs

China’s officials condemned President Trump for his decision to add a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports over the country’s alleged complicity in the international smuggling of fentanyl, a deadly ...
The Hill - 3d
China ‘annihilated’ US aluminium — can Trump’s tariffs revive it?

US president’s ambitious plan to revive the industry risks being thwarted by high electricity price
Financial Times - 1d
Trump says Mexico, Canada tariffs will start March 4, plus additional 10% on China

President Donald Trump said his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect March 4, and that China will be charged an additional 10% tariff.
CNBC - 4d
Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Start March 4, Plus an Increase on China

The president also said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on China as he tries to force other countries to take more action on drug shipments.
The New York Times - 4d
President Trump to address Congress as new tariffs take effect on Mexico, Canada and China

President Trump will lay out his priorities during an annual address to Congress Tuesday night. Mr. Trump will also talk about what he's already done, including massive cuts to the federal ...
CBS News - 1h
UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.
BBC News - 4d
US and UK in talks on trade deal that could spare Britain from tariffs

Donald Trump says America is looking to forge pact as ‘quickly as it can be done’
Financial Times - 4d
US merchandise trade deficit surges ahead of expected tariff increases

Figures suggest companies are stockpiling goods ahead of levies promised by Donald Trump
Financial Times - 3d
Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy

As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive orders
Financial Times - 8h
Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.
BBC News - 1h
Trump tariffs will hit over $200 billion in U.S.-Canada-Mexico cross-border rail trade

Over $200 billion in trade is carried by freight rails between the US, Canada and Mexico, with auto parts, oil, lumber, ag, and chemicals linking the economies.
CNBC - 3d
US traders snap up aluminium ahead of Trump tariffs

Imports hit highest level since mid-2022 as premium over London price surges
Financial Times - Feb. 22
How Trump’s tariffs threaten an iconic US pick-up truck

Chevrolet Silverado’s complex supply chain leaves it particularly vulnerable to a looming trade war
Financial Times - 1d
Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada
ABC News - Feb. 20
Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running

China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.
The New York Times - 21h

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