Tariffs

French Champagne-makers wonder: Is it time to move on from the U.S. market?

Amid uncertainty around President Trump's tariffs, some Champagne makers say they're losing trust in the U.S. market.

The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

American levies on Chinese goods will drop from at least 145% to 30% for an initial period of 90 days, while Chinese levies are set to fall from at least 125% to 10% on American goods.

U.S. and China cite progress in trade talks but release few details

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said details will be released Monday after a weekend of talks in Switzerland.

U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump’s tariff war

The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.

Americans are already seeing Trump’s tariffs kick in. They sent in receipts to prove it

There's new tariffs on almost everything that is imported. Some of that increased cost is being eaten by exporters in other countries, but a lot of the higher prices are being picked up by Americans, who are seeing it in their receipts.

Trump is set to announce his first trade deal since his tariffs sent markets reeling

Presidenti Trump did not reveal the trading partner, saying only that it was "A BIG, AND HIGHLY RESPECTED, COUNTRY" and that representatives would join him at 10 a.m. ET in the Oval Office.

In the wake of tariffs, cargo at the Port of LA is down 35%

The immediate impact of the cargo decline affects virtually every business around the ports, but port officials say this downturn will soon be felt much more broadly.

How a visit from actor Jon Voight led Trump to post about movie tariffs

Since he announced his intention to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States, President Trump has hedged, saying he's open to meeting with industry leaders.

Trump has said Canada should be the 51st state. Today, he meets its prime minister

Prime Minister Mark Carney won the Canadian election vowing to take on President Trump. Tuesday, they meet for the first time in the Oval Office.

Trump’s plan for movie tariffs leads to global confusion

Production in Hollywood has been suffering. But it's unclear how a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States would work – or who it would help.

Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

The billionaire investor, now 94, also said he would be resigning as CEO at the end of the year. He spoke at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting known as "Woodstock for Capitalists."

China mulls U.S. overtures on trade talks, but demands tariffs be canceled

Exporters, importers and recent government statistics all suggest that trade in both directions is slowing sharply as a result of the tariffs. Neither side appears willing to be seen giving ground.

Does your online shopping receipt show what you’re paying in tariffs? Let us know

Have you recently bought something online, and your receipt showed how much more you're paying as a result of tariffs? If so, please share your receipt with NPR.

In first 100 days, Trump tests limits, creates chaos and turns from allies

From foreign policy and tariffs to immigration changes and targeting of DEI, here's a look back at some of the major moves made in the past 100 days of President Trump's second administration.

Canada votes for Mark Carney as prime minister

Mark Carney wins Canada's election, capitalizing on anti-Trump sentiment. But it's still not clear if his Liberal Party has won an outright majority in parliament.

Trump is giving automakers a break on tariffs

The formal announcement is expected ahead of a Tuesday night rally in Michigan marking the president's 100 days in office. It's the latest shift in Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs.

Canada’s election: all you need to know

Canada's snap election has been dominated by one politician — who's not even in the race — President Trump.

Stocks gain on hopes Trump will ease tensions with the Fed — and China

The Dow Jones advanced after Trump said he wouldn't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell and on hopes of easing tensions over tariffs with China.

Trade wars grew America’s auto industry. Historians warn today’s tariffs won’t

Past success bringing foreign car companies stateside means the U.S. has more to lose and less to gain in today’s trade wars.

Sell USA? Why Trump’s tariffs may be sparking a historic storm on Wall Street

When Trump announced sweeping tariffs this month, he called it "Liberation Day." But there are fears that it may well have been the day foreign investors started to lose faith in the United States.

Tariffs threaten to push auto insurance rates even higher

Between the slate of tariffs currently in effect and proposed tariffs on car parts, the cost of car ownership is rising. And that's true even if you're not in the market for a vehicle.

China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump's punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China's growth this year.

Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs

Hong Kong is caught in the middle of the trade disputes between the U.S. and China despite being a free port. The former British colony has trade and customs policies different from mainland China's.

Is it ‘Made in USA’? The answer can be complicated

In a global economy, something called "substantial transformation" comes into play when the U.S. determines where a product is made.

Trump mulls semiconductor levies after lifting reciprocal tariffs on electronics

Trump targets Chinese technology with 20% fentanyl tariff and eyes semiconductors in a "National Security Tariff Investigation" over coming months.

Smartphones and computers are now spared from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

The exemption comes amid worries of how President Trump's steep new tariffs will affect American tech companies that rely on supply chains in China, like Apple.

Will tariffs drive more people to shop secondhand? It’s a mixed bag, experts say

This moment of economic uncertainty could drive more Americans to buy used. But experts say secondhand stores won't be immune from tariffs either.

4 takeaways from the week: In a world that craves stability, Trump brings the chaos

President Trump's trade war sent global markets reeling this week. How Trump has handled tariffs shows the farthest thing from stability and predictability. A look at this and three other takeaways.

What ELSE does the president want to make great again? Find out in the quiz!

This week was more than tariffs! There were tortoises, genetically engineered animals, smart vacuums and a lot of other news!

Why some are accusing Trump of manipulating stock markets

Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged in insider trading on advanced knowledge of his tariff policy changes.

Tariff chaos sends some drivers racing to buy, while others pump the brakes

With tariffs on cars, materials and parts threatening to send auto prices up, some shoppers are racing to lock in vehicles at pre-tariff prices. Others plan to drive their current rides into the ground.

Where do tariffs stand? A look at what’s in place and what’s on pause

Trump announced a 90-day pause on most country-specific tariffs, but left other duties in place. Here's a look at where things stand and what could happen next.