Swiss industrial giant says Trump tariffs will create ‘inflationary environment’
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Trump tariff impact on Canadian industries
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Trump's Mexico, Canada tariffs are 'clearly' going to cause inflation, says shipping giant Maersk
There will 'clearly' be an inflationary impact from President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, according to shipping giant Maersk.CNBC - 1d -
How Trump’s Tariffs Will Disrupt Key Industries in Mexico
The imposition of tariffs on Mexico and Canada represents a violation of the USMCA and could trigger a tariff war, experts say.Wired - 1d -
Automakers applaud Trump's tariff exemption for industry
The exemption was granted at the request of Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.ABC News - 17h -
Trump tariffs threaten to disrupt tech industry
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Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says
Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.CNBC - 1d -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Criminal gangs ruining environment, says watchdog
Authorities say this is not fly tipping, but "organised crime" with waste being illegally dumped.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet
“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s tariffs, whether implemented or not, have already hurt the U.S. auto industry
Many in the industry feel that the levies could still be called off. Virtually everyone is hoping that, if enacted, the tariffs will be short-lived. Regardless, uncertainty has already taken its toll.MarketWatch - 2d -
Swiss Re expects L.A. wildfires to cost the global insurance industry $40 billion, making them the costliest U.S. fires ever
Swiss Re said that its losses from the Los Angeles wildfires would come in under $700 million and that it had no plans to “pull back” from California.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
ADP says only 77,000 private jobs created in February due to ‘hiring hesitancy’ amid Trump tumult
U.S. businesses created just 77,000 new jobs in February, payroll company ADP said, in a sign the economy could be slowing as businesses weighed how to respond to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time, on schedule'
During a White House press conference, President Trump told reporters that his administration would move forward with planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico 'will go forward'
President Donald Trump said sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico "will go forward" when a monthlong delay on their implementation expires next week.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Trump says 25% tariffs on EU will be announced soon
"The EU was formed to screw the United States," Trump says.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
FirstFT: Trump says UK could be spared tariffs
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US hints at possible tariff exemption for car industry
Trump expected to announce decision on potential relief from Canada and Mexico levies on WednesdayFinancial Times - 22h -
The UK’s inflationary basket case
It all keeps adding up / We think we’re cracking upFinancial Times - 10h -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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. - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy
Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.ABC News - 6d -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump tariffs won't cause inflation to increase
The Treasury secretary's comments come just two days before the tariffs are scheduled to go into effect.CNBC - 3d -
Trump says Mexico and Canada tariffs will go into effect as planned
President Trump on Monday said tariffs are "all set" to go into effect overnight, and that there is "no room" for Mexico and Canada to avoid them.CBS News - 2d -
Wall Street slumps after Trump says tariffs will begin on March 4
Investors wary of President Trump's plan to add tariffs of 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada, as well as a negative GDP forecast.CBS News - 2d -
Trump's new tariffs could hike car prices by $12,000, report says
Here's how new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could impact car prices for consumers, according to a new analysis.CBS News - 2d -
Stocks tumble after Trump says long-threatened tariffs are coming
Investors dumped stocks on Wall Street late Monday after President Donald Trump said his threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico would go forward as planned early Tuesday.NBC News - 2d -
Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Announcement leads to sharp sell-off on Wall Street as Trump also vows tariffs on farm products starting in April. The US will press ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Tuesday, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect
President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada are “all set” and that there is no room left for negotiation. The auto industry is expected to be particularly impacted by the 25% tariffs. NBC ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump says no more deals: Tariffs set to hit Canada, Mexico
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says tariffs will finally take effect tomorrow The president told reporters ...The Hill - 2d -
Mexico and Canada tariffs will go into effect as planned, Trump says
President Trump said that he has decided to move forward with 25% tariffs on nearly all goods imported from Mexico and Canada as planned, after taking a month for aides to negotiate a potential ...CBS News - 2d -
Mexico will respond with retaliatory tariffs after Trump action, Sheinbaum says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will announce retaliatory tariffs on Sunday in response to President Trump implementing 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico. She announced at her ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump could scale back Canada, Mexico tariffs Wednesday, Lutnick says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a compromise with Canada and Mexico on Trump's controversial tariffs will "probably" come "tomorrow."CNBC - 1d -
Trump could meet Canada and Mexico ‘in the middle’ on tariffs, Lutnick says
Investors fret that aggressively protectionist trade policy will hurt economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump could scale back Canada, Mexico tariffs Wednesday, Lutnick says
President Donald Trump will “probably” announce tariff compromise deals with Canada and Mexico soon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Tuesday.NBC News - 1d
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