58 h. ago Trump inserts himself into Japan tariff talks, as China’s Xi seeks Asia deals

The US president’s decision to get directly involved in negotiations will be an open test of his reputation as a deal maker.

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4 d. ago What US consumers are losing to Trump tariffs: Christmas toys, Swiss watches, Japanese whisky

Trump’s tariff pause provides temporary relief, but uncertainty may lead to US shortages of cars, toys, and electronics as shipments are halted.

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4 d. ago How Trump tariffs hurt US: Christmas toys, Swiss watches, Japanese whisky

Trump’s tariff pause provides temporary relief, but uncertainty may lead to US shortages of cars, toys, and electronics as shipments are halted.

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5 d. ago Trump pushes ahead with new tariff probes as Xi calls for unity against 'bullying'

Trump pushes ahead with new tariff probes as Xi calls for unity against 'bullying'  BBC

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9 d. ago Australia snubs China’s call to unite against Trump’s tariffs

‘I don’t think we’ll be holding China’s hand,’ Defence Minister Richard Marles says, adding Canberra wants to diversify its trade.

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9 d. ago Beijing responds firmly to Trump’s 104% tariffs amid escalating trade tensions

Beijing responds firmly to Trump’s 104% tariffs amid escalating trade tensions  United News of Bangladesh

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1 week ago Donald Trump says ‘major’ pharmaceutical tariffs coming soon

The US president said the levies will prompt companies to move their operations to America.

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1 week ago China Stresses Unity With India To 'Overcome Difficulties' Amid Trump's 'Abuse' Of Tariffs

China Stresses Unity With India To 'Overcome Difficulties' Amid Trump's 'Abuse' Of Tariffs  News18

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1 week ago Musk urged Trump to reverse new tariffs, as Tesla shares drop, Washington Post reports

Elon Musk’s tariff plea to Trump failed, reports say. As Tesla shares plummet, economists warn of recession risks from the new US import duties.

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1 week ago Does Trump really want a deal on tariffs? Wild ‘demands’ irk world leaders

The US president’s unclear requirements leave nations in the dark about what specifically they can do to avoid getting hammered.

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1 week ago Elon Musk’s brother jabs at Trump’s tariffs: ‘we’re not as good at making all things’

Kimbal Musk said the US president’s policy could lead to a cycle of less consumption and less jobs.

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1 week ago Ukraine ceasefire talks trump tariffs on Russia, US official says

Tariffs on Russia would have been inappropriate, a US economic adviser said – despite its exports to the United States dwarfing Ukraine’s.

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1 week ago Trump doubles down on tariffs, says China ‘hit much harder’ than US

The US president told Americans to ‘hang tough’, warning them of pain ahead but promising that the United States would ‘win’.

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1 week ago From Trump to the Great Depression, did tariffs ever truly help the US economy?

Tariffs, like Trump’s, have a chequered past, with experts suggesting access to resources and labour are key to growth, not levies.

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1 week ago US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate

Economists have warned that the tariffs could dampen growth and fuel inflation.

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2 w. ago In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking Republican ‘bloodbath’

The Texas lawmaker fears the economic fallout will help Democrats reclaim the House or even flip the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.

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2 w. ago In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk ‘bloodbath’ for Republicans

The Texas lawmaker fears the economic fallout will help Democrats reclaim the House or even flip the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.

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2 w. ago Trump’s tariffs hit allies and rivals, but Russia, Cuba and North Korea escape penalties

Russia left off because there was no meaningful trade with it, while Cuba, Belarus and North Korea were already heavily sanctioned.

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2 w. ago Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

‘We could use tariffs to get something in return,’ Trump said. TikTok faces April 5 deadline to find non-Chinese buyer or risk US ban.

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2 w. ago China, EU prepare ‘countermeasures’ as Trump tariffs unite friends and foes

China, EU prepare ‘countermeasures’ as Trump tariffs unite friends and foes  The Washington Post

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