Trade war escalates as Trump metal tariffs take effect

• Trump 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum take effect, EU announces retaliation

  Trump's tariff policies and threats have shaken up the stock market and raised fears of an economic slowdown, increased inflation and even a global trade war.
  
  CBS News - 3h
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  Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Take Effect

  President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.
  
  The New York Times - 2h
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  Europe retaliates after Trump tariffs on metals take effect

  Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, said in a statement that the EU "must act to protect consumers and business."
  
  ABC News - 1h

• China's retaliatory tariffs take effect as American farmers, stocks reel

  China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods will affect American farmers. This comes as the stock market continues to show the effects of a growing trade war. CBS News' Anna Coren reports.
  
  CBS News - 1d
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  Republicans warn Trump not to let trade war drag as he doubles down on tariff threats

  Senate Republicans are warning President Trump to not let his trade war drag on as his latest escalation sent Wall Street further into turmoil. Trump on Tuesday threatened to double tariffs on ...
  
  The Hill - 11h
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  Trump tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect amid US-Canada trade war

  European Commission announces countermeasures after sweeping US levies of 25% come into force without any exemptions. Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect on Wednesday ...
  
  The Guardian - 4h
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  Trump doesn't rule out recession as trade war stirs uncertainty

  As President Donald Trump doubles down on his escalating trade war against some of the country’s biggest economic partners, he is declining to rule out a recession as economic uncertainty grows. ...
  
  NBC News - 1d
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  Trump doubles tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum; floats 51st state again

  Trump adds another 25% to tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum as the trade war between the countries continues to escalate.
  
  ABC News - 16h

• Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports take effect, Europe retaliates

  The European Union announced countermeasures targeting the U.S. after President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports came into effect.
  
  CNBC - 3h

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