WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that high tariffs between the United States and China are not sustainable, as President Donald Trump’s administration signaled openness to de-escalating a trade war between the world’s … Read More
China has suspended rare earth exports in retaliation to President Trump’s recent tariff hikes, The New York Times reported. The Chinese government is drafting a new regulatory system for exports, and while the policies are being framed, the shipments of … Read More
Ten tariff questions aren’t being asked — but should be. 1) President Trump’s so-called “trade war.” Many call the American effort to obtain either tariff parity or a reduction in the roughly $1 trillion trade deficit and 50 years of … Read More
The Trump administration will hit China with 104% tariffs starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, the White House said Tuesday. President Donald Trump had threatened an extra 50% on tariffs against China − in addition to an initial 20% that was … Read More
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to eliminate Israel’s trade deficit with the United States after the Trump administration imposed 17 percent tariffs on Israeli goods last week. During a Monday meeting with President Trump in the Oval Office, Netanyahu said … Read More
The government of Ontario on Tuesday backed off its threat to impose a surcharge on electricity to three U.S. states amid broader trade talks. In a joint statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the two leaders said … Read More
Greetings from Tyler, Things are happening fast. So fast that the political enemies have no time to respond. I could have done without finding out where some of our tax dollars have gone. The list is startling, and goes on … Read More
The president’s announcement clashes with his previous comments claiming the sweeping tariffs would be enforced without exclusions, exemptions or further delays. President Donald Trump, in an abrupt about-face, announced Thursday he will delay 25 percent tariffs on a significant portion … Read More
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday that Canada and Mexico have “no room left” for talks to avoid a new 25% tariff — with the duty set to begin at midnight alongside a new 20% tariff on Chinese goods. “On the tariffs, … Read More
China’s tit-for-tat import taxes on some American goods came into effect on Monday, as the trade war between the world’s two biggest economies escalates and US President Donald Trump threatens to hit more countries with tariffs. Beijing announced the plan … Read More