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
Jun 19 Watch 5:00 The trade battle with China keeps escalating. What's at stake for the U.S.? For months, the U.S. and China have traded tit-for-tat trade threats, but the battle between the world's two largest economies escalated to new levels Tuesday. Most recently, President Trump warned that he may impose tariffs on 90 percent of everything… Continue watching
Jun 17 How recycling more steel and aluminum could slash imports without a trade war By Daniel Cooper, The Conversation The U.S. could slash imports of these metals not by imposing duties but by boosting the reuse and recycling of old metal products. Continue reading
Jun 15 China announces penalties of 'same scale' to retaliate for U.S. tariffs By Associated Press China's government also said it is scrapping deals made with Washington in talks aimed at defusing a sprawling trade dispute. Continue reading
Jun 15 Trump administration announces tough U.S. tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Trump administration is announcing a 25 percent tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports, escalating a trade dispute between the world's two largest economies. Continue reading