Feb 27 European Union pushes back hard against Trump claims that 27-nation bloc was out to get United States By Raf Casert, Associated Press The European Union is insisting that the 27-nation bloc is not out to undermine the United States as U.S. President Donald Trump put it. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump administration to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada beginning March 4, will also double 10 percent tariffs on China By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting next Tuesday, in addition to doubling the 10 percent universal tariff charged on imports from China… Continue reading
Feb 26 Jamieson Greer confirmed as Trump's top trade negotiator By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Greer is a veteran of President Donald Trump's first-term economic battles with China, Mexico and Canada. Continue reading
Feb 25 Trump says tariffs on Canada and Mexico are 'on time' with more import taxes to come By Josh Boak, Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press Trump has claimed that other countries charge unfair import taxes that have come at the expense of domestic manufacturing and jobs. Continue reading
Feb 24 Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S. amid tariff threats that could affect the iPhone By Associated Press Apple announced Monday that it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, including plans to hire 20,000 people and build a new server factory in Texas. Continue reading
Feb 20 EU trade commissioner meets with Trump administration counterparts over tariff threats By Josh Boak, Associated Press Hoping to head off a potential trade conflict, a top European Union official stressed the importance of active engagement and fairness in trade during a four-hour meeting with Trump administration officials. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:27 Trump's tariff plan would raise inflation and cost U.S. jobs, economist Mark Zandi says By Amna Nawaz, Ryan Connelly Holmes President Trump ramped up his trade battles with countries around the world today after he announced a plan for new reciprocal tariffs that could take effect this spring. The tariffs would match the tax rates that other countries charge on… Continue watching
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump gives remarks after signing plan for reciprocal tariffs on trade partners By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S. tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports, possibly triggering a broader economic confrontation with allies and rivals alike as he hopes to eliminate any trade… Continue reading
Feb 12 Trump prepares matching tariffs on trade partners, setting up potential economic showdown By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump is taking additional action to upset the world trade system, with plans to sign an order this week that would require that U.S. tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries. Continue reading
Feb 11 EU chief says U.S. tariffs 'will not go unanswered' By Raf Casert, Associated Press The chair of the European Parliament's trade committee says motorcycles, jeans, peanut butter, bourbon, whiskey and a whole range of products could affect American exporters if the U.S. tariffs come into force March 12. Continue reading