Trump Makes His First Trade Actions. It’s Too Soon to Exhale.
The first week of President Donald Trump’s second term brought more questions than answers on the trade front.
Trump’s new trade war may prove far more disruptive than his first
President Donald Trump’s ambitions for a reordering of world commerce are broader. The opposition — at home and abroad — is weaker. And the economic risks he seems prepared to run may be greater.
‘That Would Give Trump Pause’: How to Game Out the Next Trade War
Trump’s main goal is clear. He sees persistent trade surpluses with the U.S. as proof the U.S. is getting ripped off. Tariffs are his tool to reduce those surpluses, whether with China, Mexico, the European Union or India.
Brazil could be collateral damage in Trump trade war: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -Few countries have been hit harder by the soaring dollar and U.S. bond yields than Brazil. But the country has one thing going for it - as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to levy punitive tariffs on many of America's major trading partners,
The lessons for Canada, Mexico, and China from Trump's 10-hour trade war against Colombia
A brief standoff with Colombia holds important lessons for how future trade conflicts might unfold in the new Trump administration.
Trump Promises Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and Paves Way for Further Trade Action
The president said he planned to put tariffs on America’s neighbors on Feb. 1, as he signed an executive order mandating a sweeping review of U.S. trade policy.
Trump ‘Serious as a Heart Attack’ About Launching Trade War With Canada and Mexico
Donald Trump is “very serious” about unleashing unilateral tariffs on neighbors Mexico and Canada without even giving them a chance to negotiate. Some of Trump’s closest advisors said the dramatic action could take place within days.
Trump Slaps New Country With ‘Emergency’ Tariffs in Trade War
President Donald Trump lashed out at Colombia on Sunday, announcing the U.S. would impose steep tariffs on the nation for rebuffing his attempt at sending it migrants. Trump condemned Colombian President Gustavo Petro in a Truth Social post for refusing to allow U.
Trump emphasizes 'fair' trade, discusses defense buys and immigration with Modi
U.S. President Donald Trump stressed the importance of India buying more American-made security equipment and moving toward a ...
Trump and his cronies seem to be prepping MAGA world to accept higher prices
Recent comments from the new president and his right-wing allies sure sound like they’re trying to lay the groundwork for the ...
Mike Johnson doubts there will be ‘across-the-board tariffs’ as Trump’s trade ultimatum to Mexico, Canada looms
I think he’s going to be wise in how he does that,’ the House speaker said Monday of Trump’s warnings to America’s neighbors.
Fact check: Trump makes false claims about trade with Canada and Europe in remarks to Davos
President Donald Trump repeated false claims about the US trade relationship with Canada and Europe in virtual Thursday ...
Bracing for a trade war, Wisconsin soybean farmer looks ahead to new Trump term
President Donald Trump during his latest campaign called tariff the “most beautiful word in the dictionary” and pledged to ...
5 questions facing Trump on trade ahead of his Feb. 1 tariff deadline
Questions are swirling about what President Trump’s trade agenda is going to look like after Day 1 tariffs on traditional U.S ...
Could Donald Trump Replace the IRS With Tariffs? Economists Weigh In
Experts believe Trump would struggle to replace tax revenue with income from tariffs, as the president has recently suggested ...
Tyler Cowen: How Trump’s protectionism could increase free trade
At the very least, this is not obviously a state of affairs where advocates for free trade should be firmly against Trump.