Jul 16 China files WTO challenge to U.S. $200 billion tariff plan By Joe McDonald, Associated Press China announced it filed a World Trade Organization challenge Monday to President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, stepping up its diplomatic efforts to counter U.S. pressure in a spiraling technology dispute. Continue reading
Jul 11 Bipartisan vote in Senate calls for more say on Trump administration’s tariffs By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The measure, which passed by an 88-11 vote, directs Capitol Hill negotiators trying to reconcile separate spending bills to include language giving Congress a role when such tariffs are put in place. Continue reading
Jul 09 Are we in a trade war, and other questions on Trump’s tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Here's a look at what tariffs are, how they work, how they've been used in the past and what to expect now. Continue reading
Jul 06 5 important takeaways from the June jobs report By Erica R. Hendry The U.S. economy surpassed expectations in June, adding more jobs than expected even as the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4 percent. Continue reading
Jul 06 U.S.-China trade war could drive prices up and growth down By Paul Wiseman, Josh Boak, Associated Press The world's two biggest economies fired the opening shots Friday in a trade war that could have wide-ranging consequences for consumers, workers, companies, investors and political leaders. Continue reading
Jul 02 EU warns Trump: Auto tariffs could lead to $300 billion retaliation By Associated Press European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said Monday the U.S. investigation into the possibility of auto tariffs "lacks legitimacy, factual basis and violates international trade rules," just like last month's U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Continue reading
Jun 29 GM, Toyota among manufacturers who oppose Trump’s call for auto tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The threat of auto tariffs "risks undermining GM's competitiveness against foreign auto producers," according to General Motors in a filing Friday with the U.S. Commerce Department. Continue reading
Jun 26 Trump denies he’s to blame for Harley-Davidson decision By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied that his trade policy is responsible for Harley-Davidson's decision to shift some motorcycle production overseas. Continue reading
Jun 25 Harley-Davidson, stung by tariffs, shifts some production overseas By Associated Press Harley-Davidson, up against spiraling costs from tariffs, will begin to shift the production of motorcycles headed for Europe from the U.S. to factories overseas. Continue reading
Jun 24 From boat makers to farmers, U.S.-led tariff war inflicts pain By Paul Wiseman, Michelle R. Smith, Associated Press A Florida boat builder absorbs $4 million in lost business and expects more pain. An Ohio pork producer is losing access to a vital export market and fears the damage will last years. A motorcycle shop near Cologne, Germany, wonders… Continue reading