Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained

Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Canada and Other Countries, Explained

President Trump is using tariffs to rewire the global economic order in a flurry of on-again, off-again maneuvers, arguing they will boost U.S. factories and generate revenue. But his strategy has already triggered retaliation from major trading partners, rattled markets and upended diplomatic ties. On Wednesday, the European Union announced up to $28 billion in … Read more

Trump Says He Intends to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

Trump Says He Intends to Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1

President Trump said on Tuesday that he intended to impose a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports into the United States on Feb. 1, a decision that is sure to escalate trade tensions between the world’s largest economies. Speaking at the White House, Mr. Trump said that the tariffs were in response to China’s role … Read more