Trump, tariffs and Trade War

Market jitters over trade fade as investors call 'Tariff Man' Trump's bluff
The outsized swings in markets on the back of Donald Trump's every word on tariffs just weeks ago have faded to mere flickers, as investors switch their focus elsewhere, and bet against a full-scale trade war really materialising.
Trump floats 25% auto, drug, chip tariffs, upping trade threats
President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2, a move that would dramatically widen the president’s trade war.
Trade War 2.0? Why Trump's Tariff Plans Could Be Worse Than 2018
President Donald Trump‘s latest tariff threats against America’s three largest trading partners could cost U.S. households an average of $800 in 2025, according to a report, marking an escalation from his first-term trade wars.
TSX falls as Trump's latest tariff threats fuel trade war fears
Canada's primary stock index fell on Thursday, dragged by concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump's fresh tariff threats could stoke a global trade war. At 10:03 a.m. ET (1503 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 0.
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Trump moves to slap tariffs on nearly every nation, boosting trade war
In an escalation of his trade war, President Donald Trump moved to put tariffs on nations that levy taxes and fees that hurt ...
All of Donald Trump’s tariffs and threatened trade actions
Since returning to office last month, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated numerous tariffs and made even more frequent ...
Chinese tariffs take effect, ratcheting up nascent trade war with U.S.
Chinese tariffs on U.S. products including LNG, coal and agricultural equipment were imposed Monday, in response to Trump’s ...
Transport Topics1d
EU Open to Cutting Tariffs to Avert US Trade War
The European Union is ready to discuss cutting tariffs on autos and other goods as it seeks to head off a trade war with the ...
CNN15d
How bad is the trade war with China going to get?
There’s also lingering concern that the US won’t just face a one-way trade war with China, but rather a three-way war. That could happen if Trump ends up following through with 25% tariffs on ...
How the trade war could expand beyond tariffs
Military strategists know a battle can begin in one theater but quickly move into another. Similarly, what begins as a trade ...
USA Today28d
How a trade war stands to limit the flow of American whiskey abroad
An EU tariff hitting American-made spirits isn't new. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In 2018, during Trump's first term, the president saw the start of a trade war ...
The Economist1d
Reciprocal tariffs really mean chaos for global trade
Including VAT s in reciprocity would lead to hefty increases in tariffs. Goldman Sachs, a bank, says that if America adopted ...