How Countries Reacted to Trump’s Tariffs
China vowed countermeasures and the E.U. promised a unified response, while Britain and Japan refrained from immediate retaliation.
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The Fallout from Trump’s Reign of Tariffs
Global markets were in a tailspin on Thursday as policymakers and trade partners expressed dismay over president’s latest trade-war salvo.
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Russia’s Escape From Trump’s Tariffs Raises Questions
The Trump administration says sanctions imposed on Moscow mean the U.S. does little trade with Russia, but questions persist about the motivations.
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Trump’s Tariffs Pose a New Threat for Germany’s Stagnant Economy
President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.