President Trump’s trade policies are already starting to frustrate American consumers who have noticed higher prices in their shopping carts.
Category: Customs (Tariff)
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How a U.S. Tax Loophole Supercharged China’s Exports
E-commerce trade in small parcels brought Chinese factories to American shoppers. Tariffs are severing the connection.
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Amazon Says Operating Profits May Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
The company reported overall mixed results, sending share prices down in after-hours trading.
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GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions
General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.
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A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy
American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.
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How Much Time Will Musk Devote to Tesla?
The carmaker denied a report that its board had explored finding a successor to Elon Musk. But even if he sticks around, he and the company face big challenges.
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As a Tariff Loophole Closes, Sellers Who Import From China Brace for Chaos
Independent vendors who sell on sites like Etsy and eBay are trying to blunt the pain from tariffs on low-cost Chinese-made goods.
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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast
The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates.
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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Facing Uncertainty With Tariffs
Faced with tariffs introduced by President Trump on cars, steel and aluminum, Europe’s carmakers are pessimistic about the future.
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Under Trump, Stocks Have the Worst Start to a Presidential Term Since 1974
During the first 100 days of the Trump administration, shock waves from the chaotic tariff rollout continue to send tremors through the global financial system.
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U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter as Trump Tariffs Loomed
Underlying economic growth remained solid in early 2025, but tariffs and uncertainty are expected to cause a further slowdown.
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Do CEOs Dare Risk Tariff Transparency, and Draw Trump’s Fury?
Companies are weighing whether they should be transparent about tariffs’ effect on prices, or — as Amazon learned on Tuesday — risk drawing the president’s ire.