Tariffs
China’s parliament opens with confidence about the economy despite tariffs, headwinds
China will aim for economic growth of around 5% this year, the same as last year. This comes despite deep domestic challenges and fresh tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S.
U.S. stock market plunge as Trump’s tariffs spark fears about a trade war
U.S. stock markets plummeted on Tuesday morning as a new global trade war began.
Canada, China say fentanyl crisis is only a “pretext” for Trump’s new tariffs
Canadian and Chinese officials say they were already helping reduce fentanyl smuggling. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said fentanyl crossing the northern border is "near zero."
Auto industry braces for a blow from 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The White House describes the tariffs as a response to inadequate border and drug enforcement. They are forecast to add thousands of dollars to the price of vehicles.
Trump says 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go ahead
Trump's threats to put tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico have weighed on markets, even though there has been considerable uncertainty over whether he would make good on his threat.
President Trump is testing the limits of ’emergency’ powers — again
President Trump has declared multiple national emergencies since taking office. That's helping him act quickly. There are few checks and balances on the emergency powers he's claiming.
Modi and Trump’s rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a nationalist criticized over India's democratic backsliding, has welcomed President Trump's return to the White House. India so far has been spared new tariffs.
Why economists got free trade with China so wrong
The "China Shock" is revisited, and it raises questions about why economists failed to see the costs of free trade.
Vance to attend international AI and security summits as Ukraine war and tariffs loom
Vance will likely use the summits to resist further AI regulation while reiterating a common Trump refrain: that military allies need to further ramp up spending that supports NATO and Ukraine.
Trump says he will impose a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports
Additionally, he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs on "everyone" on Tuesday or Wednesday: "If they charge us, we charge them. That's all," he said. "Every country will be reciprocal."
Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come
The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.
U.S. importers prosecco panic
President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on European goods has caused Americans to suddenly stockpile their favorite Italian wines, especially prosecco.