With little ability to see how far the Trump administration is taking its disruptive policies, corporations and investors face higher risks, our columnist says.
Category: Customs (Tariff)
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Trump Suggests Openness to Slashing China Tariffs Ahead of Trade Talks
The president said reducing tariffs to 80 percent from the current 145 percent “sounds right,” as U.S. and Chinese negotiators prepare to meet in Switzerland.
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What Can Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Win in China Talks?
President Trump hailed an agreement with Britain as a breakthrough — but far tougher negotiations, including with China, beckon.
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‘How Do I Survive?’: Tariffs Threaten U.S. Market for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Dispensary owners say a protracted trade war would harm a niche but popular sector in which imported herbs are prescribed to treat colds, pain and other ailments.
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Trade War Shock Is Scrambling China’s Exports
Shipments of goods out of China slumped in April, including a big decline in exports to the United States, as President Trump imposed sky-high tariffs.
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5 Takeaways From the U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
The deal still has to be finalized, but it was hailed as a success by both countries for being the first since President Trump announced broad tariffs in April.
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Hope and Anxiety Share the Stage as Finance Titans Converge on L.A.
At the Milken Institute conference, a who’s who of finance and corporate America, there was a mix of emotions about financial markets and the economy.
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CEOs at Milken Conference Fear Tariffs and Hope for Trade Deals
At the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, the anxious talk was about tariffs and hopes for trade agreements and de-escalation.
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U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It
The deal could help some sectors and boost confidence among consumers and businesses, but the British economy faces other challenges.
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Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months
The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes have turned for many companies reckoning with President Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.
After struggling through pandemic shutdowns and twin Hollywood strikes, the British film and TV industry is worried that duties will wreak devastation.
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Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.