Nov 28 Mexico's President Sheinbaum says she is confident tariff war with Trump can be averted By Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she is confident that a tariff war with the United States can be averted after a phone call with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump… Continue reading
Nov 28 Trump's tariff threats jeopardize avocados, tequila and other iconic Mexican products By Armando Solís, Associated Press In western Mexico, few crops are as important as avocados. But avocado growers, pickers and packers worry that U.S. consumers facing higher prices might just skip the guacamole. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 8:05 A look at Trump's tariffs and the economic consequences for consumer prices and businesses By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant President-elect Trump is wasting no time when it comes to making good on his promise to impose tariffs on foreign nations. He announced he would slap major new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. Continue watching
Nov 26 Trump's tariffs could speed up China's shift to new markets and offshore factories By Simina Mistreanu, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to sharply raise tariffs on all Chinese imports and close some loopholes Chinese exporters currently use to sell their products more cheaply in the U.S. Continue reading
Nov 26 Mexico's president says she may impose tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs By Associated Press Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. Continue reading
Nov 26 What does Trump's latest tariff plan mean for the U.S.? By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press On Monday, Trump sent shockwaves across the nation's northern and southern borders, vowing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, as well as China, as part of his effort to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Continue reading
Nov 09 Frustrated Americans who voted for Trump await the economic changes he promised By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Trump campaigned on promises to impose huge tariffs on foreign goods, slash taxes and deport millions of undocumented immigrants. Yet many economists warn that Trump’s plans are likely to worsen inflation, raise costs for consumers and drive up the federal debt. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 5:58 Examining how economic plans from Trump and Harris could affect inflation By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant The economy and concerns around costs remain the top issue for many voters. Both candidates want to extend tax cuts, but they also have some big differences. Donald Trump wants to impose broad tariffs and deport undocumented workers, Kamala Harris… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 4:33 Harris courts younger Black voters as Trump faces grilling over tariff plans By Stephanie Sy, Eliot Barnhart With three weeks to go until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Detroit meeting with business owners and hitting the radio waves to make her case, especially to Black male voters. In Chicago, former President Donald Trump talked… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 7:04 GOP strategist evaluates how Trump and Harris are navigating the campaign By Geoff Bennett For a closer look at how the Trump and Harris teams are navigating the campaign season, Geoff Bennett spoke with Republican strategist Mike Murphy. He is a longtime GOP adviser and media consultant who served as a senior strategist on… Continue watching