More than a third of the goods and services imported to or bought from the United States are linked to Canada, Mexico and China. Tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers.
Category: Protectionism (Trade)
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Trump’s Tariffs Would Reverse Decades of Integration Between U.S. and Mexico
Ties between the United States and Mexico have deepened over 30 years of free trade, creating both benefits and irritants.
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Ahead of Possible Tariffs, No Rush to Get Goods In From Canada and Mexico
Experts say the freight system could handle an increase in imports from Canada and Mexico, but there is little sign of a significant increase.
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The World Economy Awaits Trump’s First Round of Tariffs
Economists, policymakers and investors are bracing for a trade war that has been brewing since Election Day.
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The World Economy Awaits Trump’s First Round of Tariffs
Economists, policymakers and investors are bracing for a trade war that has been brewing since Election Day.
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The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?
The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our columnist says.
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Why There’s Nowhere to Hide From Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s long-promised trade war could start as soon as Saturday, leaving companies scrambling for a workaround for their global supply chains.
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Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Increase Gas Prices
Some oil refineries will probably struggle to replace imported crude oil if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico.
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High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher
Fresh tariffs amid high inflation are making the Fed’s job uniquely difficult and feeding uncertainty about what to expect for interest rates this year.
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High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats
Manufacturers from Asia, Europe and elsewhere have poured billions into North American supply chains that could be hit by new taxes on Mexico, Canada and China.
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Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus
Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.
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G.M. Has Plans Ready for Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs
General Motors, the largest producer of cars in Mexico, won’t provide details on how it would react if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs from the two countries.