Tariffs and why Trump is threatening to use them
The cost of cars, fruit and pharmaceuticals could increase because of Trump's tariff announcement.
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Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order
The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.The New York Times - 1d -
Carmakers’ shares hit as US tariffs threaten supply chains
Auto industry relies on operations in Mexico and Canada to supply American marketFinancial Times - 1d -
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 - 1d -
China threatens countermeasures to combat Trump tariffs
Beijing attacks ‘arbitrary’ moves and says it will file WTO lawsuitFinancial Times - 2d -
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 - 2d -
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Immigration, Drugs and Greenland
The president is increasingly threatening other countries with tariffs for issues that have little to do with trade.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
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 -
Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada starting Feb. 1
President Trump on Monday indicated his administration would impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada beginning Feb. 1. “We are thinking in terms of 25 percent on Mexico and ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trudeau: Trump threatened to annex Canada to distract from tariffs impact
Canadian PM says ‘skilful negotiator’ Trump is trying to distract from rise in prices that would follow his proposed tariffs. The Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau , has described Donald ...The Guardian - Jan. 9
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