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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.

By Ana Swanson and Alexandra Stevenson

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Trump Picks Another Trade Fight With Canada Over Lumber

The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.

By Ana Swanson

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Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary

A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.

By Alan Rappeport

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Why Investors Appear Unfazed by the Latest Trump Tariffs

The dollar fell and global stock markets are holding up despite President Trump announcing his plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler