The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.
Category: Protectionism (Trade)
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As Trump Threatens a Wider Trade War, the U.S. Confronts a Changed China
The Chinese economy is more dependent on exports, making tariffs more potent, yet it’s less reliant on American markets and increasingly bent on self-sufficiency.
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With Trump Tariffs Looming, Businesses Try to ‘Run From a Moving Target’
Companies are filling their warehouses or looking into moving factories as they weigh President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on foreign goods.
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Steven Madden C.E.O. Says It Is Moving Production Out of China
The prospect of higher tariffs under President-elect Trump spurred the company to accelerate its plan to shift where its shoes are made.
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Companies Brace for the Return of Trump’s Old Trade Gripes
The president-elect is again calling out companies by name in his campaign against what he sees as other countries’ unfair practices.
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5 Things to Know About Trump’s Tariff Threats
The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.
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Another Jolt of Uncertainty for a Global Economy Mired in It
The U.S. presidential election result has ensured a sharp turn in economic policy expected to upend global commerce and diverge from decades of American norms.
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U.S. Farmers Brace for New Trump Trade Wars Amid Tariff Threats
Despite their concerns, some farm operators still support the former president and prefer his overall economic plan.
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The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets
Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.
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Airbus, With Eye on U.S. Race, Says It Will Be Ready for Higher Tariffs
The giant European airplane maker’s chief executive said it would pass along any higher charges to its customers.
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Can Democrats Win Back Voters From Trump on Trade Policy?
The Biden administration has pursued a big shift in trade policy, but it’s not clear whether that will be enough to win votes.