The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.
Category: Customs (Tariff)
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Britain Says It Will Not Rush or Alter Standards in U.S. Trade Deal
The British government is hoping to reach an agreement with the United States to soften the economic blow British businesses are facing from higher tariffs.
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Investors Prefer the ‘Nice’ Trump, but Want Results
Global markets are rebounding as the president softened his protectionist rhetoric and his criticism of the central bank. But investors want to see results on trade.
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Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.
The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.
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Boeing Reports Smaller Loss but Trade War Threats Loom
The plane maker, which has been trying to recover from a quality crisis, could lose orders in China as a result of President Trump’s tariffs.
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Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.
The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.
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Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Japan in a Tight Spot
Japan had long maintained deep economic ties with both China and the United States. Recent trade tensions may challenge that approach.
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Markets Gain After Trump Says He Has No Plans to Oust Fed Chief
Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in global stocks, extending a surge that started on Wall Street.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Talks China Trade War De-Escalation and Tax Cuts
Scott Bessent told a group of investors that he expected trade tensions with China to de-escalate.
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Tesla’s Falling Profit May Pressure Elon Musk to Return to Day Job
The carmaker is expected to report a decline in quarterly earnings after Tesla’s brand suffered because of its chief executive’s role in the Trump administration.
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IMF Expects Trump’s Tariffs Will Slow Global Economic Growth
The International Monetary Fund expects slower growth and higher inflation in the U.S. as a result of President Trump’s trade policies.
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How Trump’s Fed Fight May Undermine His Trade Negotiations
A flight from U.S. assets, including the dollar, could worsen if the president continues his attacks on the Federal Reserve, analysts warn.