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Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs

The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report Monday highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.

By Ana Swanson

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Trump’s Tariff Agenda Bets on Americans Giving Up Cheap Goods

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

By Alan Rappeport

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Germany Says Europe Must Respond to Trump’s Auto Tariffs

The United States is a crucial export market for the German auto industry, which is already suffering from weak sales and increased competition from China.

By Liz Alderman

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Auto Tariff Sticker Shock

President Trump’s vow to hit the global automotive industry with new duties risks raising inflation and inflaming trade-war tensions.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Ravi Mattu Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler