The U.S. stock market suffered its worst quarter in over two years, with the S&P 500 falling 4.5% and the Nasdaq plunging 10.4% in the first three months of 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fared slightly better but still recorded a 1.3% decline, marking its first back-to-back monthly loss …
Read More »Trump to Announce Global Reciprocal Tariffs on “Liberation Day”
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that his upcoming reciprocal tariffs will apply to all nations, rather than being limited to 10 to 15 countries with the largest trade imbalances. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump reaffirmed his commitment to leveling the global trade playing field, stating: “You’d start …
Read More »Trump Shrugs Off Tariff Concerns, Reaffirms Greenland Push
President Donald Trump remains unmoved by concerns that his recent trade policies will lead to increased car prices, saying he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise prices due to new tariffs. In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump defended his decision to impose a 25% tariff on …
Read More »Trump Imposes 25% Auto Tariff, Raising Prices for U.S. Car Buyers
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on all imported cars and auto parts, a move expected to drive up new car prices and disrupt the auto industry. The White House later clarified that foreign-made auto components—even those used in cars assembled in the …
Read More »U.S.-Made Beer, Bourbon, Motorcycles and More on Tariff List in Trump Trade War with EU
The European Union released a lengthy list Wednesday of U.S. goods, from Kentucky bourbon to household appliances, slated for retaliatory tariffs in response to President Donald Trump’s taxes on steel and aluminum imports that went into effect overnight. The 27-nation bloc announced late Tuesday it plans to impose the countermeasures …
Read More »Trump Defends Tariff Plans Amid Business Concerns and Recession Risks
President Donald Trump is brushing off concerns from business leaders over his planned tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, dismissing fears of economic uncertainty and the potential for a recession. Despite market turmoil and warnings from economists, Trump remains firm on his approach, asserting that the policy will ultimately benefit …
Read More »Trump Walks Back Tariffs On Some Products From Mexico and Canada
President Donald Trump has granted temporary exemptions to sweeping tariffs imposed earlier this week on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, the White House announced Thursday. The decision comes after intense pushback from businesses and investors concerned about the economic impact of the new trade measures. The exemptions apply to …
Read More »Trump Grants U.S. Automakers One-Month Tariff Exemption
In a move to alleviate pressure on American automakers, President Donald Trump has granted a one-month exemption from the latest round of trade tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Wednesday. The decision follows discussions between Trump and executives from Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis, collectively known as the …
Read More »Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump has moved forward with sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico, marking a major escalation in global trade tensions. The U.S. will begin collecting a 25% tariff on most goods and a 10% levy on Canadian energy products, while also increasing tariffs on Chinese …
Read More »Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday imposing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s trade policy. “This is a big deal, the beginning of making America rich again,” Trump declared during the signing ceremony in the …
Read More »Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada for 30 Days Amid Border Security Negotiations
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will pause planned tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for 30 days, as both nations take steps to address his concerns over illegal immigration and drug trafficking. The decision follows a tense few days of economic uncertainty, with investors, businesses, and political …
Read More »Trump Pauses Tariffs on Mexico for One Month After Talks with Sheinbaum
The Trump administration’s planned tariffs on Mexico have been put on hold for one month, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday after a phone call with President Donald Trump. The agreement comes as Mexico commits to deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border to curb illegal migration and fentanyl …
Read More »Trump’s New Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China: What It Means for U.S. Consumers and Businesses
President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs on America’s three largest trading partners—Mexico, Canada, and China—raising concerns about inflation, economic growth, and international trade relations. What Are Trump’s New Tariffs? ✅ 25% tariff on Mexican imports ✅ 25% tariff on Canadian imports ✅ 10% tariff on Chinese …
Read More »Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Spark Retaliation and Economic Uncertainty
Just hours after President Donald Trump signed executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, the three nations fired back with promises of retaliation, signaling a new chapter of economic and diplomatic turbulence. The sweeping tariffs—25% on Mexican and Canadian imports (excluding Canadian energy products, which will …
Read More »Trump to Impose Major Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will impose sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, a move that could significantly impact U.S. consumers and businesses by driving up prices on key goods. The White House confirmed that goods from Canada and Mexico will face a …
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