Trump launches a baffling trade war against Canada and Mexico
Trump knows the United States has more leverage over its neighbors than they do over his country. But exploiting that position of strength could cause a historic rupture.
Trump says Americans may feel 'pain' in trade war with Mexico, Canada, China
President Donald Trump said the sweeping tariffs that he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause "short term" pain for Americans as global markets reflected concerns the levies could undermine growth and reignite inflation.
More China tariffs needed, says Trump's former trade chief, who calls the country an "existential threat"
Lighthizer, who campaigned with President Trump, serves as an unofficial adviser. He was reportedly passed over for Treasury secretary, but he remains close to the president. Lighthizer says U.S. trade with China has largely benefited an adversary who has engaged in stealing trade secrets and other malicious actions.
Explainer: Trump's trade war - Will tariffs help or hurt the US economy?
Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, citing economic and security concerns. While intended to protect U.S. industries, economists argue they raise consumer costs, provoke retaliation, and fail to restore jobs.
Trade War Heats Up After Trump Orders Tariffs and Canada Retaliates
Amid warnings of price increases, Canada moved quickly to retaliate, China said it had planned countermeasures and Mexico said it would soon unveil its response.
China Renews Threat to Retaliate Against US Tariffs
China has reiterated it could take “necessary countermeasures" after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose a 10% tariff on China for allegedly doing too little to stem the production of precur
China hits back at Trump tariff: 'Fentanyl is America's problem'
China's sharpest pushback on Sunday was over fentanyl, an area where the Biden administration had also been urging Beijing to crack down on shipments.
Trump's former trade chief says China is a threat, tariffs are necessary
Economists say tariffs can increase prices for consumers, but Robert Lighthizer, President Trump's former trade chief, argues they're necessary.
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