Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy

• Trump widens his attack on global trade with steel and aluminium tariffs

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  Financial Times - 4h
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  Why is Trump using tariffs and when will they take effect?

  Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists warn they could put prices up.
  
  BBC News - 4h
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  Markets Play Down the Hit From Trump’s Latest Trade Fight

  Global markets are in a wait-and-see mode as President Trump vows to slap steel and aluminum tariffs, among other levies, on trading partners.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

• Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats

  Asian economies are striving to avert Trump tariffs as they have hefty trade surpluses with the U.S. and levy much higher duties on imports from the country.
  
  CNBC - 13h

• Trump tracker: the latest data on US trade, tariffs and economy

  As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest data on how the country’s economy is performing
  
  Financial Times - 1d
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  Trump’s latest tariff bid shows the old rules of trade no longer apply. Scraps of paper will not save us | Greg Jericho

  A 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports, as flagged by the US president, is more evidence that Australia cannot rely on our ally to do good by us. News that the US president, Donald Trump, ...
  
  The Guardian - 1d

• US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms

  Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts say
  
  Financial Times - 2d
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  Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve

  Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled up
  
  Financial Times - 3d
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  What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?

  The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...
  
  The Guardian - 4d

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