Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
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Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’
Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’
March 03, 2025Tariffs
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Pfizer could use existing US manufacturing to counter potential tariff hit
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said on Monday the drugmaker might move overseas manufacturing to its existing plants in the United States, if required, as the Trump
March 03, 2025
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Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term
When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama -- and drew criticism from mainstream economists who favor free trade
March 03, 2025
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Phil Mattingly explains why Trump has so much power over tariffs
CNN’s Phil Mattingly explains why the executive branch has the power to impose tariffs on other countries, and why President Donald Trump’s unprecedented actions aren’t likely to face any opposition, legal or political, for now.
March 03, 2025
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Why these companies are lowering prices despite rising inflation and looming tariffs
Why these companies are lowering prices despite rising inflation and looming tariffs
March 03, 2025
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Trump flags crypto reserve, mum on funding
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.
March 03, 2025
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From Alaska to Maine, communities that border Canada worry US tariffs come at a personal cost
The 25% tariff on most imported Canadian goods that President Donald Trump’s plans to impose Tuesday has touched off a range of emotions along the world’s longest international border
March 02, 2025
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Iron ore logs monthly loss on China steel export concerns
Iron ore futures prices fell on Friday and were set for monthly losses, pressured by U.S. tariff concerns and mounting trade frictions against Chinese steel exports
February 28, 2025
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Trump plans tariffs on Mexico and Canada for Tuesday, while doubling existing 10% tariffs on China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says if the United States imposes tariffs, his country has billion of dollars' worth of U.S. products that'll be subject to tariffs as well
February 27, 2025
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Even Nvidia beat gets a shrug, tariff war looms
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan What appeared like a solid earnings beat from AI-bellwether Nvidia failed to impress nervy tech investors, with anxiety about the
February 27, 2025
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Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold
Consumer confidence registers biggest monthly decline since August 2021 as inflation fears take hold
February 25, 2025
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How Trump's tariffs will impact small businesses
President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping new tariffs on goods imported from America’s three largest trading partners—25 % on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China. These tariffs mark a shift in U.S. trade policy that will have far-reaching consequences for American businesses and consumers. The White House justified these measures as a response to what it describes as an “extraordinary threat posed by illegal aliens and drugs, including deadly fentanyl,” declaring it a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. According to the administration, the tariffs will remain in place until these countries take stronger action to
February 25, 2025
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Trump tariffs: What they mean for your wallet and the economy
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, aiming to address concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The tariffs include a 25% levy on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. Energy resources from Canada will have a lower 10% tariff. Trump posted about the tariffs on Feb. 2, stating, “Today, I have implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada (10% on Canadian energy), and a 10% additional tariff on China. This was done through the International Emergency Economics Powers Act (IEEPA) because
February 25, 2025
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Why Trump has thrown VAT into the trade stand-off
U.S. President Donald Trump says value-added taxes carry a lot of blame for America's near trillion dollar trade deficit with the rest of the world.
February 21, 2025
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Dow falls 450 points as inflation and tariff fears hit Main Street
Dow falls 450 points as inflation and tariff fears hit Main Street
February 20, 2025
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US dollar stumbles on 'tariff fatigue'; yen soars as BOJ hike bets rise
The U.S. dollar dropped against major currencies on Thursday, as investors took a step back and assessed President Donald Trump's latest tariff plans,
February 20, 2025
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Labor unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance
The heads of four major labor unions are calling on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other “strong penalties” against China for its increasing dominance
February 19, 2025
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Frigid temperatures chill US single-family homebuilding; tariffs a potential drag
U.S. single-family homebuilding fell sharply in January amid disruptions from snowstorms and freezing temperatures, with a rebound likely to be limited by
February 19, 2025
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US homebuilder sentiment drops to five-month low in February
U.S. homebuilder sentiment tumbled to a five-month low in February amid worries that tariffs on imports would combine with higher mortgage rates to further drive up housing
February 18, 2025
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Trump tariffs would test pricing power of Europe's luxury goods makers
European luxury goods makers say they could draw on pricing power to offset the cost of any tariffs imposed by U.S.
February 18, 2025
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Silver catches a lift from gold's bull run to eye 10-year peak
Silver prices hit their highest since late October on Friday, latching on to factors that drove gold to successive record highs, with some analysts
February 14, 2025
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Oil settles lower, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal
Oil prices settled down on Friday on prospects for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine that could ease global supply disruptions by ending sanctions against
February 14, 2025
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Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump have spoken about easing tariffs and resolving trade concerns between the two countries, while also shoring up defense ties
February 14, 2025
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Brazil says US ethanol tariff would be unreasonable, calls for sugar talks
Brazil's Energy and Mining Minister Alexandre Silveira said on Thursday that a
February 13, 2025
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Trump's memo outlining reciprocal tariffs plans
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET THE UNITED STATES TRADE
February 13, 2025
Americas|Political|US
Trump’s remarks on Canada becoming the 51st state raise a lot of questions
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Canada should be the 51st U.S. state, effectively erasing the massive border the two nations share
February 13, 2025
Economy|Finance|Political|US
Inflation is heating up again, putting pressure on Trump to cool it on tariffs
The consumer price index rose by 0.5% in January, meaning Americans are now paying 3% more on items than they were 12 months ago.
February 12, 2025
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Brazil calls for dialogue with US on trade, suggests steel quotas
Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin on Wednesday called for "caution" and said the South American country would seek dialogue with the United States after President Donald
February 12, 2025
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US manufacturers face growing headwinds from trade tensions
Austin Ramirez until recently planned to build a new factory in Mexico as part of his Wisconsin-based company's strategy to expand global production and shift away from
February 12, 2025
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US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices
U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline rose, a trend that will likely underscore the Federal Reserve’s resolve to delay any further interest rate cuts
February 11, 2025
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US craft beers — brewed in steel, canned in aluminum — could get crushed by tariffs
US craft beers — brewed in steel, canned in aluminum — could get crushed by tariffs
February 12, 2025
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Column-Would Trump break capital controls taboo?: Mike Dolan
Investment barriers have long been taboo among U.S. policymakers, for fear that a mere mention could spook the world's biggest financial market.
February 12, 2025
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Beer, not tariffs, will boost US aluminium capacity: Andy Home
If in doubt, double down.
February 11, 2025
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Column-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever
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February 11, 2025
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Canadian leader says he has a plan to fight back against Trump and Musk
President Donald Trump said he would announce a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh discusses possible retaliatory plans against the US.
February 10, 2025
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Trump faces pressure from US industry over China tariff on medicines
President Donald Trump is facing pressure from U.S. hospitals and generic drugmakers to exempt medical goods from his new tariffs on Chinese imports,
February 06, 2025
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US consumer sentiment drops as inflation expectations surge
U.S. consumer sentiment dropped unexpectedly in February to a seven-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households feared it may be too late to avoid the negative effects on
February 07, 2025
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Inflation data to test market as tariff talk swirls
A fresh look at the pace of inflation will test the U.S. stock market in the coming week, as investors worry that President Donald Trump's
February 07, 2025
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Leaving Fed behind, top central banks have room to ease
Central banks around the globe have plenty of room to keep cutting interest rates, and a limited "decoupling" from the U.S.
February 07, 2025
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Trump's tariffs on China bite US bargain-hunting online shoppers
On Wednesday, Matthew Cannon's college-age daughter forwarded him a request from delivery company DHL asking for
February 06, 2025
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Traders see tariffs, inflation as 2025's biggest market movers, survey shows
Traders across the globe project that tariffs and inflation will have the biggest impact on global markets in 2025 as they brace for volatility, an annual survey
February 06, 2025
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UK PM Starmer tells Canada's Trudeau he welcomes global conversation on trade
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau in a call on Wednesday that he welcomed an international conversation on the importance of trade and
February 05, 2025
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Trump tariffs will only add to the pain for hard-hit Nissan
One of the biggest casualties of Donald Trump's potential tariffs on Mexico and Canada is likely to be the Japanese automaker that can least
February 04, 2025
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Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
A sweeping new U.S. tariff on products made in China is expected to increase the prices American consumers pay for a wide array of products
February 04, 2025
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US Treasury Secretary affirms US-EU economic relationship in call with ECB's Lagarde
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February 04, 2025
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EU seeks early US talks to avert Trump tariffs
The European Union wants to engage swiftly with the United States over President Donald Trump's planned tariffs, trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday,
February 04, 2025
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'Phantom' Trump tariffs get more real in China
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a four-day guessing game and much financial turbulence, the United States and China appear to have resumed a tit-for-tat trade
February 04, 2025
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From Johnnie Walker to Corona beer, major alcohol firms could face tariff hit
Makers of alcoholic beverages such as Johnnie Walker whisky and Corona beer could be caught in the crosshairs of a potential trade war after U.S.
February 03, 2025
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China tariffs on, but everything's negotiable
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets have taken the one-month delay in tariffs on Canada and Mexico as a signal that everything's negotiable.
February 04, 2025
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Transatlantic trade war would hurt both sides, European leaders warn
European leaders warned on Monday that U.S.
February 03, 2025
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'Good opportunity' for Rubio, Wang to meet at UN on Feb. 18, says China's UN envoy
A United Nations Security Council meeting in two weeks could be a "very good opportunity" for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S.
February 03, 2025
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Wall Street closes down, pares losses after Trump delays Mexico tariffs
The major stock indexes closed lower on Monday, but partly recovered from initial steeper losses as U.S.
February 03, 2025
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Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coin
Cryptocurrency prices took a hit from the prospect of a trade war between the U.S. and its major trading partners, with some well-known digital assets and President Donald Trump’s own meme coin taking big hits
February 03, 2025
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Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico
Oil prices edged up in volatile trade on Monday but closed at a one-month low on the expiration of a higher-priced contract, as the market digested U.S.
February 02, 2025
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Trump tariff headlines spur volatility surge across markets
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February 03, 2025
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Car makers, brewers pare losses as Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
Automakers and alcoholic beverage companies pared early session losses on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month.
February 03, 2025
Economy|Political|US
Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days
Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days
February 03, 2025
Business|Economy|Political|US
What is a tariff? Mattingly breaks it down
After signing tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, Trump acknowledged what economists and members of Congress have been saying all along: Americans may find themselves paying the costs. CNN's Phil Mattingly explains how tariffs work and how they could impact consumers in the United States.
February 03, 2025
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Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets
Cryptocurrency prices slid on Monday, with bitcoin at a three-week low, as the risk of a trade war spooked investors and caused a selloff across financial markets.
February 02, 2025
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What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?
President Donald Trump is using a trio of executive orders to throw the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil
February 02, 2025
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Former US treasury secretary has a theory on how Mexico and Canada might respond to Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump announced extraordinary new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, signing the long-promised economic policy at his Mar-a-Lago club. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins CNN’s Jessica Dean to discuss.
February 02, 2025
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Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
President Donald Trump has signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation from the U.S.’s North American neighbors in an emerging trade war
February 01, 2025
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Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners
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February 02, 2025
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Trump says tariff may cause short-term disruption
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January 31, 2025
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Trump's Mexico tariff threats: what has been said and what would the impact be?
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January 31, 2025
Americas|Economy|Political|US
Trump's tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes
President Donald Trump has already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening tariffs and is readying the same move against Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday
January 28, 2025
Americas|Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights
President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States would impose wide-ranging sanctions and impose tariffs against Colombia over its refusal to accept U.S. military aircraft with
January 26, 2025
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US consumer sentiment ebbs in January; 12-month inflation expectations rise
U.S. consumer sentiment weakened in January for the first time in six months amid worries about the labor market and potential higher prices for goods if President Donald
January 24, 2025
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Aerospace suppliers scramble to cushion blow of looming Trump tariffs
Canadian helicopter parts supplier Optima Aero is already moving inventory south of the border to
January 24, 2025
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Trade, tariffs, energy - markets react to Trump's return to office
Global markets were volatile while the dollar rebounded on Tuesday in choppy trading as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
January 20, 2025
Economy|Election|Political|US
Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks
Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks
January 20, 2025
Economy|Election|Environment|Political|US
Do US adults support Trump's Day 1 actions? Here's what polling shows
President Donald Trump is beginning to fulfill pledges to crack down on immigration and restore “energy dominance.”
January 20, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|US
France's cognac makers lift US exports ahead of Trump inauguration, data shows
French cognac makers increased shipments to the United States in December, trade data showed, as distributors fill up their stocks to prepare for possible new
January 17, 2025
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US
Trump's US presidency return ushers in new era of volatile markets
Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday could herald a more volatile period for markets, with the Republican seen moving quickly on a wide swath
January 15, 2025