I regret to inform you that we have entered the stage of Donald Trump’s presidency where tariffs are becoming a staple in his proverbial pantry and a tool in his garage with which to intimidate and strong-arm ad nauseum. We’re seeing chaotic political moves play out internationally, sending nations and Americans into a back-and-forth that…
After signing an executive order to raise tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China — three of America’s largest trading partners — President Donald Trump announced a one-month suspension of his new 25% tariff on Mexican imports. This decision came after Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo agreed to deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S….
President Donald Trump announced Monday that proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods have been paused for 30 days, citing efforts by Canadian leaders to secure the border. The announcement followed an afternoon call between Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump had threatened 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods beginning this week unless the…
BEIJING — China’s government on Sunday denounced the Trump administration’s imposition of a long-threatened 10% tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the U.S. that could avoid a deepening conflict. Beijing will challenge President Donald Trump’s tariff at the World Trade Organization — a symbolic gesture — and take unspecified “countermeasures” in response to…
President Donald Trump warned there could be “some pain” after signing executive orders that imposed stark tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% duty on imports from China, targeting three of America’s key trade partners. “THIS WILL BE THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA! WILL THERE BE SOME PAIN? YES, MAYBE (AND MAYBE NOT!)” Trump wrote in an…
(This story was updated to include new information) President Donald Trump on Saturday followed through with his threat to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, pushing the world’s largest economy into a trade war with two neighbors and a superpower. Mexico and Canada, the top two U.S. trading partners, immediately vowed retaliatory tariffs, while China…
WASHINGTON —President Donald Trump signed a trio of executive orders on Saturday that imposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% duty on imports from China as he sought to force the countries to clamp down on the flow of migrants and fentanyl across their borders and into the U.S. An exception was made…
President Donald Trump has discussed implementing tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The move could involve 25% tariffs on goods from the two countries. In Binghamton, a community forum weighed the potential impact on local customers. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on products from Canada, Mexico and China could begin as soon as Saturday. Ahead of…
President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on three of the nation’s biggest trading partners Saturday could have sweeping impact across the world, and raise prices for American consumers. Trump will impose 25% tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, a decision he said he hopes decreases the amount of fentanyl and migrants coming into…
The White House confirmed Friday that President Donald Trump will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico on Saturday. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing that Trump will also impose an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. Trump vowed during his campaign to impose tariffs on countries to halt the…