How the U.S. has used tariffs through history — and why Trump is different, economists say
President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.
Trump amplifies the transatlantic economic divergence
Donald Trump might have shied away from steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but the reprieve was temporary. Whether you believe that tariffs would raise prices or not, why risk it? In Europe, real incomes are rising but the mood is sour.
US Trade Deficit Widens Significantly Ahead of Trump Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit hit near-record levels in late 2024 as America's trading partners prepare to navigate Trump's tariffs.
Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs
The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans.
U.S. trade deficit hits second highest level ever as Trump weighs more tariffs
The trade deficit surged in December and the U.S. finished 2024 with the second largest gap ever, perhaps in part because some businesses sought to bring in more imports before President Trump raised tariffs.
Trump’s America First Trade Policy: Tariff Risks Are Rising
Trump's trade policies suggest more duties are on the horizon, and Wall Street's no longer sure of when the risks will end.
US trade gap swells as Trump renews scrutiny of deficits
The US trade gap swelled last year to its second-largest on record, government data showed Wednesday, as deficits come under the spotlight with President Donald Trump's return to the White
Trump's tariff strategy against allies stirs economic backlash
President Trump's tariffs aim to curb immigration and drugs flowing into the U.S., but experts warn of the potential trade fallout.
Trump Can Use Tariffs For Revenue Or A Geopolitical Weapon, Not Both
The question then is which does Trump want more: more tariff revenue or perceived international policy victories?
Trump Tariffs Further Complicate Gaming Consoles’ Vulnerability
The ESA is right to highlight the risk of Trump tariffs on gaming hardware such as PS5, Xbox and the upcoming Nintendo Switch ...
Wall Street rattled by back-and-forth over Trump’s tariffs
Just about everyone thought it was a bluff. Top analysts from the biggest banks on Wall Street said it was highly unlikely.
For Trump’s tariff strategy, chaos is a feature, not a bug
In near-daily commentary, often from the Oval Office, the president has kept up a steady patter of sometimes contradictory ...
What's latest on Trump's tariffs? Here's where things stand with Mexico, Canada and China
Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, but has paused two of them while the other issued ...
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico after they pledge to boost border enforcement
Trump on Saturday had directed that 25% tariffs on most imports from the two American partners — and 10% on Canadian energy ...
Prices On Groceries, Cars And Popular Products From Shein And Temu Could Also Spike Amid Trump’s Tariffs
The president’s tariffs against China, Mexico and Canada eliminated a trade exemption used by low-cost retailers.
China challenges Trump tariffs at WTO, package shippers warn of chaos
China filed a World Trade Organization complaint on Wednesday against U.S. President Donald Trump's new 10% tariff on Chinese ...
Trump's tariffs threaten job losses, experts say. These may be the hardest hit
A lesser-known effect of the potential tariffs, however, could arise as some retailers struggle to sell imported goods at ...
Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could drive up the cost of these products
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada starting Saturday, as well as an additional 10% tariff ...
Ford Stock Falls. CEO Says Trump Tariffs Will Damage U.S. Auto Industry.
Farley also defended Ford’s U.S. manufacturing footprint, pointing out that about 80% of Ford vehicles sold in the U.S. are ...
Trump's tariffs will cause pain at the pump for Americans: Experts
While President Donald Trump campaigned on a pledge to lower fuel prices, energy experts predicted that his pending tariffs ...