Tariffs
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.
U.S. stocks slide again as euphoria over Trump’s tariff pause starts to fade
U.S. stocks fell a day after posting spectacular gains over President Trump's decision to pause many of his tariffs. Now, some of that relief is starting to fade.
European Union approves new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
All but one of the 27 EU member countries voted to impose tariffs on specific U.S. products. The vote came before President Trump announced a 90-day pause on U.S. tariffs on goods from most countries.
Trump says he will pause tariffs for 90 days, but not for China
The president announced he would be hiking tariffs on China to 125% "effective immediately," but said he was pausing them on other U.S. trading partners to allow time for trade negotiations.
Trump’s tariffs have been a source of both hope and fear among Gulf South industries
As Wall Street swings wildly under the weight of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, reactions in the Gulf South are mixed.
Mixed messages on tariffs raises scrutiny on Trump aides
President Trump is boasting about the wheeling and dealing he's doing to cut deals on steep new tariffs. But for weeks, his aides have insisted that tariffs were not a bargaining chip.
U.S. stock markets bounce back after Trump tariffs shock — but nerves abound
After major slides in equity trading across the world, any slight uptick in stock prices will only repair part of the destruction of trillions of dollars in investor wealth over the past few days.
China vows retaliation after Trump’s latest tariff threat
Trump said on Truth Social he would impose the new tariffs on China if Beijing did not retract a 34% retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods that it announced in response to Trump's initial salvo last Wednesday.
Tariffs are fueling fears of a recession. What does it take to actually declare one?
The Trump administration's tariffs are fueling concerns about a potential recession, with several major banks increasing their forecasts. What is recession and who declares one?
Netanyahu is set to meet Trump to discuss Israeli hostages in Gaza and U.S. tariffs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump expecting to discuss tariffs, hostages and war in Gaza and other issues.
UAW President Shawn Fain explains why he supports Trump’s tariffs
Shawn Fein supports auto industry tariffs but calls broad tariffs "reckless."
Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit
A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.
Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump’s tariffs send global shockwaves
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.
The price of what hit record highs this week? Find out in the quiz
This week inspired questions of self-reflection, like "could I talk for 25 hours straight?" and "do I feel liberated?" and "can you tell me again why the Wisconsin Supreme Court is important?"
How much will tariffs raise prices? Trump’s economists just revealed their answer
The administration revealed how they calculated the tariffs. Buried in that math is a straightforward answer to a question Trump has long refused to answer: How much will his tariffs raise prices?
Tariffs threaten to upend markets American farmers depend on
President Trump said that he is standing up for skilled workers and farmers by slapping tariffs on imports but farmers aren't happy.
Today is Trump’s ‘Liberation Day.’ What does that mean for tariffs?
President Trump has been promising new "reciprocal tariffs" to punish other countries for their tariffs and trade barriers. Markets are nervous that a trade war could hike prices and hurt the economy.
Why gold prices are surging to record highs
Tariffs are roiling stock markets — but making gold hotter than ever.
