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Today: April 11, 2025
Today: April 11, 2025

Tariffs

Economy|News|Political

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
Trump tariffs: What they mean for your wallet and the economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

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
Why Trump has thrown VAT into the trade stand-off
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Dow falls 450 points as inflation and tariff fears hit Main Street
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
US dollar stumbles on 'tariff fatigue'; yen soars as BOJ hike bets rise
Economy|Political|US

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
Labor unions call on Trump to boost US shipbuilding against increasing Chinese dominance
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
Frigid temperatures chill US single-family homebuilding; tariffs a potential drag
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
US homebuilder sentiment drops to five-month low in February
Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Political|US

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
Trump tariffs would test pricing power of Europe's luxury goods makers
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

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
Silver catches a lift from gold's bull run to eye 10-year peak
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

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
Oil settles lower, supply worries ease on hopes for Ukraine peace deal
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

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
Takeaways from Modi, Trump meeting: Cooperation on trade and defense — plus some mutual praise
Americas|Business|Economy|Political

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
Brazil says US ethanol tariff would be unreasonable, calls for sugar talks
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Trump's memo outlining reciprocal tariffs plans
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
Trump’s remarks on Canada becoming the 51st state raise a lot of questions
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
Inflation is heating up again, putting pressure on Trump to cool it on tariffs
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Brazil calls for dialogue with US on trade, suggests steel quotas
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
US manufacturers face growing headwinds from trade tensions
Business|Economy|Finance|US

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
US inflation got worse with rising groceries and gasoline prices
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

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
US craft beers — brewed in steel, canned in aluminum — could get crushed by tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
Column-Would Trump break capital controls taboo?: Mike Dolan
Business|Economy|Political|US

Beer, not tariffs, will boost US aluminium capacity: Andy Home

If in doubt, double down. 

February 11, 2025
Beer, not tariffs, will boost US aluminium capacity: Andy Home
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Column-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever

U.S.

February 11, 2025
Column-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever
Economy|Political|US

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
Canadian leader says he has a plan to fight back against Trump and Musk
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

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
Trump faces pressure from US industry over China tariff on medicines
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
US consumer sentiment drops as inflation expectations surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Inflation data to test market as tariff talk swirls
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

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
Leaving Fed behind, top central banks have room to ease
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|US

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
Trump's tariffs on China bite US bargain-hunting online shoppers
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

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
Traders see tariffs, inflation as 2025's biggest market movers, survey shows
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
UK PM Starmer tells Canada's Trudeau he welcomes global conversation on trade
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
Trump tariffs will only add to the pain for hard-hit Nissan
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

US Treasury Secretary affirms US-EU economic relationship in call with ECB's Lagarde

U.S.

February 04, 2025
US Treasury Secretary affirms US-EU economic relationship in call with ECB's Lagarde
Economy|Europe|Political|US

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
EU seeks early US talks to avert Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

'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
'Phantom' Trump tariffs get more real in China
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

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
From Johnnie Walker to Corona beer, major alcohol firms could face tariff hit
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

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
China tariffs on, but everything's negotiable
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Transatlantic trade war would hurt both sides, European leaders warn

European leaders warned on Monday that U.S.

February 03, 2025
Transatlantic trade war would hurt both sides, European leaders warn
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

'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
'Good opportunity' for Rubio, Wang to meet at UN on Feb. 18, says China's UN envoy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Wall Street closes down, pares losses after Trump delays Mexico tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|US

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
Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coin
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump tariff headlines spur volatility surge across markets

U.S.

February 03, 2025
Trump tariff headlines spur volatility surge across markets
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Car makers, brewers pare losses as Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
Economy|Political|US

Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days

Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days

February 03, 2025
Tariffs will lift US gas prices within days
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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

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
Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
What do Trump's executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

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
Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, spurring trade war as North American allies respond
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners

U.S.

February 02, 2025
Trump's oil tariffs a boost for European and Asian refiners
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says tariff may cause short-term disruption

U.S.

January 31, 2025
Trump says tariff may cause short-term disruption
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump's Mexico tariff threats: what has been said and what would the impact be?

If U.S.

January 31, 2025
Trump's Mexico tariff threats: what has been said and what would the impact be?
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
Trump's tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes
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
Trump says US will impose sanctions against Colombia over repatriation flights
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
US consumer sentiment ebbs in January; 12-month inflation expectations rise
Business|Economy|Political|US

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
Aerospace suppliers scramble to cushion blow of looming Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

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
Trade, tariffs, energy - markets react to Trump's return to office
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
Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks
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
Do US adults support Trump's Day 1 actions? Here's what polling shows
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
France's cognac makers lift US exports ahead of Trump inauguration, data shows
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
Trump's US presidency return ushers in new era of volatile markets
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Copper's early-year rally leaves investors unimpressed: Andy Home

Doctor Copper has started 2025 with a spring in his step after a year when the early bull party was followed by a prolonged hangover.

January 14, 2025
Economy|Election|Political|US

American Battleground: As Trump plots his Day One agenda, Democrats look for a way forward

American Battleground: As Trump plots his Day One agenda, Democrats look for a way forward

January 14, 2025
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory on track despite US tariff threat

Sweden's Volvo Group is proceeding with its planned $700-million heavy-truck factory in Monterrey, Mexico, CEO Martin Lundstedt told Reuters on

January 08, 2025
Volvo CEO says plan for Mexico truck factory on track despite US tariff threat
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks

From China to Europe, Canada to Mexico, world markets are already reeling from Donald Trump's promise to jack up tariffs when he becomes U.S. president in less than two weeks. 

January 08, 2025
Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks
Business|Economy|Political|US

US labor market stable as job openings rise, hiring eases in November

U.S. job openings unexpectedly increased in November while hiring softened, suggesting the labor market continued to slow at a pace that probably does not

January 07, 2025
US labor market stable as job openings rise, hiring eases in November
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

What to expect from stocks in 2025

What to expect from stocks in 2025

January 01, 2025
What to expect from stocks in 2025
Americas|Economy|Political|US

Canadian ministers head to Palm Beach for talks with incoming Trump administration

Two top Canadian Cabinet ministers are visiting Palm Beach to talk border security and trade with officials in the incoming Donald Trump administration as Trump threatens tariffs on all Canadian products

December 27, 2024
Canadian ministers head to Palm Beach for talks with incoming Trump administration
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower

Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street

November 27, 2024
Stock market today: Losses for Big Tech pull US indexes lower
Economy|Election|Environment|Political|US

Here's what we know about Trump's planned executive orders so far

U.S.

December 17, 2024
Here's what we know about Trump's planned executive orders so far
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

US business inventories barely rise in October

U.S. business inventories edged up in October as modest increases in stocks at retailers and wholesalers were partially offset by a decline at manufacturers.

December 17, 2024
US business inventories barely rise in October
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States

Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States

December 13, 2024
Canadian official threatens to cut off energy to the United States
Economy|Election|US

Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic agenda

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to make tariffs and tax cuts the key elements of his economic agenda when he takes office in January.

September 24, 2024
Tariffs, tax cuts core to Trump’s economic agenda
Business|Economy|Political|US

U.S. cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as 'scalpel' not 'sledgehammer'

U.S.

December 11, 2024
U.S. cobalt miner to Trump: use tariffs as 'scalpel' not 'sledgehammer'
Economy|US

3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work

3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work

October 13, 2024
3 charts that help explain how Trump’s tariffs would work
Business|Economy|Europe|News|US

EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats

The European Union will seek this week to ward off the return of Trump-era metals tariffs and to lessen the negative impact on the U.S.

April 26, 2024
EU seeks to ease US tariff, green subsidy threats
Business|Economy|Europe|News|World

EU plans anti-subsidy probes to secure steel deal with US

The European Union is planning anti-subsidy investigations into steelmakers producing to excess in countries such as China as part of an agreement with the

April 26, 2024
EU plans anti-subsidy probes to secure steel deal with US
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|US

U.S, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit

The largest U.S. and EU business federations urged leaders meeting for a summit on Friday to resolve a lingering dispute over Trump-era metals tariffs and

April 26, 2024
U.S, EU business groups push for steel deal, minerals drive at summit
Business|Economy|Europe|News|US

EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France

The European Union and the United States could reach a deal on critical minerals over the coming weeks or months despite their failure to agree an accord on steel and

April 26, 2024
EU, US could agree on critical minerals despite steel failure, says France
Business|Economy|Europe|News|US

U.S. will extend EU metals tariff exemption if needed -envoy

The United States will roll over its suspension of tariffs on European Union steel and aluminium if the two sides need more time to agree on measures to address overcapacity and

July 02, 2024
U.S. will extend EU metals tariff exemption if needed -envoy
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Political|US

EU considers restarting WTO case against US over steel tariffs - Bloomberg News

The European Union is considering reopening a case at the World Trade Organization against the United States over a steel and aluminum dispute that saw the allies hit each other with

April 26, 2024
EU considers restarting WTO case against US over steel tariffs - Bloomberg News
Economy|News|US

House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees

A special House committee focused on China is calling for altering the way the U.S. treats Chinese-made goods, possibly subjecting them to higher tariffs and risking increased economic tensions between the two economic superpowers

December 12, 2023
House panel urges tougher trade rules for China, raising chance of more tariffs if Congress agrees
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

WTO panel rules against Turkey in metals duties dispute with U.S.

A World Trade Organization dispute panel on Tuesday ruled that Turkey should repeal additional duties it imposed on the United States in retaliation for U.S. steel and aluminium

April 26, 2024
WTO panel rules against Turkey in metals duties dispute with U.S.
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Biden administration explores raising tariffs on Chinese EVs -WSJ

The Biden administration is discussing raising tariffs on some Chinese goods, including electric vehicles, the Wall Street Journal said late on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

April 26, 2024
Biden administration explores raising tariffs on Chinese EVs -WSJ
News|US

US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31

The office of U.S.

April 26, 2024
US extends tariff exclusions on some Chinese categories till May 31
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Yellen says Trump's tariff plan would hike costs for US consumers

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday said Republican former President Donald Trump's plan to raise tariffs 10% across the board would raise costs for U.S.

January 10, 2024
Yellen says Trump's tariff plan would hike costs for US consumers
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe

Exclusive: EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe - source

European Commission investigators are to inspect Chinese automakers in the coming weeks as part of a probe into whether to impose punitive tariffs to protect European

April 26, 2024
Exclusive: EU investigators to inspect China's BYD, Geely and SAIC in EV probe - source
Business|Election|Finance|News|US

Republican candidate Trump on China tariffs: 'We have to do it'

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on China again if he is elected in November and they could exceed 60 percent.

April 26, 2024
Republican candidate Trump on China tariffs: 'We have to do it'
Asia|Economy|News|US

China expresses 'solemn' concerns over US tariffs, Taiwan in Abu Dhabi talks

China's commerce minister Wang Wentao expressed the country's "solemn concerns" over U.S. tariffs and Taiwan-related issues in the economic and trade fields on Monday when meeting

February 26, 2024
Asia|Economy|US

Republican senator wants to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicles

Republican Senator Josh Hawley is introducing on Wednesday legislation to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicle imports amid growing concerns about the impact of

April 26, 2024
Republican senator wants to hike tariffs on Chinese vehicles
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

WTO e-commerce tariff moratorium wins temporary reprieve

The World Trade Organization's moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions, a key pillar of internet development for decades, won a last-minute

April 26, 2024
WTO e-commerce tariff moratorium wins temporary reprieve
News|US

Senator Rubio seeks stiffer tariff to stop China 'flooding US auto markets'

Republican U.S.

July 02, 2024
Senator Rubio seeks stiffer tariff to stop China 'flooding US auto markets'
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Ford to pay $365 million in US import tariff evasion case

Ford Motor will pay $365 million to resolve U.S. allegations it violated a federal tariff law by misclassifying and understating the value of hundreds of

April 26, 2024
Ford to pay $365 million in US import tariff evasion case
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US|World

US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday asked the Biden administration to impose higher tariffs on Chinese drones including those shipped from other countries and new

April 26, 2024
US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones
Asia|Australia|Economy|News|World

China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve

China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries

March 28, 2024
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case

China's commerce minister will travel to Europe in April for discussions about the European Commission's investigation into whether China's electric vehicle industry has

April 26, 2024
Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case
News|US

US trade chief Tai says taking 'serious look' at tools to deal with China

U.S.

April 26, 2024
US trade chief Tai says taking 'serious look' at tools to deal with China
Business|Economy|Election|News|US

Trump's import tariff proposal would be lose-lose, WTO chief says

The World Trade Organization's chief said on Tuesday that U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 10% import tariff would prompt retaliation

April 26, 2024
Trump's import tariff proposal would be lose-lose, WTO chief says
Business|Economy|News|US

New tariffs on Chinese metals won't impact inflation, White House says

Sharply higher tariffs on Chinese metal products being considered by the Biden administration would not affect U.S. inflation and are necessary for national security, White

April 26, 2024
New tariffs on Chinese metals won't impact inflation, White House says
News|US|World

USTR Tai calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China

U.S.

April 26, 2024
USTR Tai calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China
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Biden's tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle

The Biden administration's threat to impose more tariffs on China is the latest election-year signal that frostier relations with China are likely to follow regardless

May 05, 2024
Biden's tariff warnings signal sharp anti-China election battle
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China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike

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May 06, 2024
China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike
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China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions

China on Friday slapped a levy on imports of an acid from the United States widely used in food, feed, pesticides and medical fields, amid heightened tensions with Washington over

May 04, 2024
China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions
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Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material

North American graphite miners are lobbying the US government to impose a 25% tariff on three graphite products sourced from China in order to counter Beijing's

May 15, 2024
Graphite miners lobby US govt to impose levy on China-sourced EV material
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China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the United States and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

May 13, 2024
China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners
Business|Economy|Europe

EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports

The European Union launched an investigation into flat-rolled iron or steel products plated or coated with tin from China in a latest effort to protect home-grown manufacturers.

June 03, 2024
EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy

High Chinese tariffs on EU brandy would leave French companies with vast amounts of cognac that could be hard to sell elsewhere, according to Reuters' calculations,

July 02, 2024
Chinese tariffs could leave cognac makers with too much brandy
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Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers

It might seem like U.S.

December 03, 2024
Why GM could suffer under Trump policies to ‘save’ Detroit automakers
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New Biden tariffs on China's EVs, solar, medical supplies due Tuesday - sources

U.S.

May 27, 2024
New Biden tariffs on China's EVs, solar, medical supplies due Tuesday - sources
Business|Economy|Health|US

Biden to put tariffs on China medical supplies - sources

The Biden administration is expected to issue new tariffs on Chinese-made medical devices like syringes and personal protective equipment when it

May 26, 2024
Biden to put tariffs on China medical supplies - sources
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US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say

The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China

May 10, 2024
US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say
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How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?

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May 28, 2024
How hard will new Biden tariffs hit China?
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Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action

The United States could see a significant response from China following any U.S. tariff actions, U.S.

May 28, 2024
Yellen says Chinese response possible on expected US tariff action
Business|Economy|Technology|US

A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agenda

The Biden administration's plan to slap heavy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries would provide temporary

May 29, 2024
A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agenda
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Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products

U.S.

July 02, 2024
Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products
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Factbox-US companies with highest exposure to China

U.S.

May 29, 2024
Factbox-US companies with highest exposure to China
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Factbox-What the US-China trade looks like by sector

U.S.

May 29, 2024
Factbox-What the US-China trade looks like by sector
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Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Biden administration's new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, semiconductors and medical products should be

May 29, 2024
Trump says US China tariffs needed on other vehicles, products
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China strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes, pledging measures to defend rights

China strongly opposed the United States' tariff hikes, its commerce ministry said on Tuesday, vowing it will take resolute measures to defend its rights and interests.

May 29, 2024
China strongly opposes U.S. tariff hikes, pledging measures to defend rights
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US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico

The Biden administration is suggesting the possibility that new penalties could be put in place if the Chinese makers of electric vehicles try to move their production to Mexico to avoid newly announced import taxes

May 14, 2024
US suggests possibility of penalties if production of Chinese electric vehicles moves to Mexico
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries, computer chips and medical products.

May 29, 2024
Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports
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New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers

May 14, 2024
New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|News|US

US makers of masks and gloves get lifeline: higher tariffs on Chinese-made products

President Joe Biden’s move to hike tariffs on Chinese goods should help U.S.-based medical mask and glove makers, a sector that has largely flamed out after surging

May 29, 2024
US makers of masks and gloves get lifeline: higher tariffs on Chinese-made products

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