The President-elect is demanding the so-called BRICS countries pledge fealty to the greenback, or risk a new wave of tariffs.
Category: International Trade and World Market
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Biden Targets China’s Chip Industry With Wider Trade Bans
New rules prohibit the sale of certain types of chips and equipment to China, in an effort to close loopholes and cement the Biden administration’s legacy in countering the U.S. rival.
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For Canada, Trade Tumult From Trump’s Return Has Begun
While the president-elect says he will impose a 25 percent tariff on everything Canada exports, Trudeau remains confident about forestalling that outcome.
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Will the Markets Check Trump’s Power?
The president-elect cares about financial markets, our columnist says. That gives investors a restraint on his decisions, even if it’s a tenuous one.
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PCE, a Key Inflation Measure, Sped Up in October
Inflation has been stubborn in recent months. Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariffs loom as a potential risk.
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BYD and Rivals in China Tell Suppliers to Cut Costs Amid Price War
China’s electric vehicle market is the world’s largest — and also its most cutthroat, with dozens of brands jostling for position.
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Trump Selects Jamieson Greer as Trade Representative
The lawyer Jamieson Greer is set to be the top U.S. trade negotiator, a crucial position given the president-elect’s threats to impose tariffs on imports from other countries.
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Trump’s Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexico
The president-elect’s opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States’ neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance.
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Tariff Threats Show Trump’s Commitment to Upending Global Trade
The president-elect’s threat to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships and could topple the trade pacts he signed in his first term.
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Mexican President Mulls Retaliatory Tariffs After Trump’s Threats
President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to President-elect Trump’s threat to impose high tariffs, saying such a move would inflict damage on both countries.
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Trump’s Tariffs Would Deal a Big Blow to the Auto Industry
Automakers and parts suppliers would struggle if President-elect Donald J. Trump followed through on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico.