In 2005, the economist Pietra Rivoli followed the production of a T-shirt from a cotton farm to a Walgreens to understand global trade. Today, she sees a new system arising.
Category: Customs (Tariff)
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How Luggage Maker Eagle Creek Has Survived Trump’s Trade War. So Far.
Eagle Creek’s experience underscores how President Trump’s chaotic approach to tariffs is having a real impact, even before the toughest levies take effect.
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The Mystery of Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Kazakhstan
The Central Asian nation, rich in critical minerals, is deepening its ties to China but does relatively little trade with the United States.
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Targeting Brazil, Trump Tests Legal Limit of His Tariff Powers
The president signaled he would seek to use the threat of steep levies to reorient trade and protect his political allies.
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His Start-Up May Not Survive Chaotic Rollout of Trump’s Tariffs
A sourdough baker turned entrepreneur in North Carolina has delayed his new product as he contemplates the prospect that higher costs will doom his company.
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Trump’s Trade War Roils the Copper Market
Futures contracts hit a record price after the president announced plans for a 50 percent tariff on the metal, driving up costs for businesses.
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Trump Didn’t Always Tout Tariffs. Now He Sees Them as a Way to Flex Power.
Instead of treating tariffs as part of a broader trade policy, President Trump views them as a valuable weapon he can wield on the world stage.
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Trump Takes Reins on U.S. Economy With Policy Bill and Tariffs Renewal
President Trump has achieved much of his agenda, leaving the fate of the economy squarely in his hands.
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What Is a Trade Deal? Trump Takes an Expansive View.
The president is deploying the word “deal” liberally, using the term to describe all kinds of trade arrangements, some very limited or one-sided.
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Stock Markets Rise After Trump Extends Tariff Deadline
The president noted that U.S. negotiators remained open to offers from trading partners, suggesting that tariffs could be reduced by — or even after — the deadline on Aug. 1.
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Trump’s New Trade Threats Set Off Global Scramble to Avoid Tariffs
Many countries thought they were negotiating in good faith. The White House renewed its “reciprocal” tariff plan anyway, giving countries until Aug. 1 to make offers.
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What Happened in Trade Talks Between Japan and the U.S.
Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations.