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Trump, trade war and tariffs

Trump may look like he's winning the trade war, but hurdles remain
At a glance, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be winning the trade war he unleashed after returning to the White House in January, bending major trading partners to his will, imposing double-digit tariff rates on nearly all imports,
Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War
Olu Sonola, the head of U.S. economic research at Fitch Ratings, said the economy was just “starting to see” the effects of the tariffs that Mr. Trump announced in the spring, adding that with Mr. Trump’s newest duties now in place, Americans would “see that magnified” in coming months.
Trump's tariff timeline: How US has launched a trade war against rest of the world
With 25% additional tariff over the purchase of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump has imposed at least 50 per cent tariffs on India. Here is the timeline of his tariff war on India and the world.
Trump escalates tariff war against key U.S. trading partners
President Donald Trump intensified his trade war on Tuesday, threatening two longtime U.S. trading partners – Switzerland and the E.U. – with some of the highest tariff rates yet. Gillian Tett and Ron Insana discuss the President's latest provocation on The Eleventh Hour.
Trade war: Will 25% tariff on India go if Russia-Ukraine strike deal on ending war? Donald Trump answers
US News: \"And as you know, we put a 50 per cent tariff on India on oil. They’re the second largest [purchaser of Russian oil]. They’re very close to China in t
Trump's tariff war: Canada's sovereignty is the real issue, trade expert warns
Trump's now well-worn claim that Canada should become "the 51st state" is far more than negotiation table bluster, says Pricewaterhousecoopers.
Shopper demand on much-needed appliances outweigh tariff concerns, as Trump's trade war heats up
Abt Electronics in Glenview said many customers are still buying appliances because its a necessary purchase that can't wait, unlike other goods.
Trump trade war: tariff deadlines and key upcoming events
The twists and turns in U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies have not only roiled global financial markets but also taken investors on a roller-coaster ride.
India Weighs Giving Trump Trade Concessions After 50% Tariff Hit
New Delhi officials are weighing their options on trade concessions they can offer to the US after President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump flatly refuses trade negotiations with India amid 50% tariff standoff: ‘No, not until…’
Donald Trump flatly ruled out trade negotiations with India, signaling a hard stance amid escalating trade tensions and tariff war between the two countries.
Trump’s Tariff War ‘FALLS FLAT’: India Inks Strategic Deals With Russia After U.S. Ultimatum
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Live Updates: As Trump’s Tariffs Reorder World Trade, Hardest-Hit Countries Rush to Respond
Few major trading partners have been spared the import taxes, which have already disrupted supply chains and are expected to drive up prices for Americans.
Trade war: Trump plans 100% tariff on chips, semiconductors; claims 'there's no charge' for companies building in US
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a steep 100% tariff on imported computer chips and semiconductors, a move ...
Auto Industry Takes $12 Billion Hit From Trade War
The obvious responses to tariffs are to raise prices and move production to the U.S. But both are hard, potentially saddling automakers for years to come.
Trump remade the global trading system. He’s just getting started
President Donald Trump has remade the global trading system. He’s just getting started. Trump’s “reciprocal” tariff regime went into effect just after midnight, solidifying the new world order fueled ...
‘A new world’: Trump’s tariff regime takes effect
Donald Trump’s new tariff regime has begun. The global levies went into effect at 12.01am in Washington today, putting the US’s effective tariff rate at its highest level in decades despite frantic ...
Trump’s Tariffs Take Effect in Fresh Test for Global Economy
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs officially took hold Thursday, as he barrels forward with his turbulent push to reshape global trade.