Sep 18 China retaliates with tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The new tax on U.S. goods imported into China is a response to President Donald Trump's decision to hike tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 7:13 Where China’s plan to be a global tech leader collides with Trump’s trade war By Katrina Yu President Trump's trade war with China escalated Thursday as the U.S. imposed a 25-percent tariff on nearly 300 more Chinese goods, including the high-tech products China is seeking to grow as part of its "Made in China 2025" initiative. As… Continue watching
Aug 07 Trump administration to move ahead with tariffs on $16 billion in Chinese imports By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The new taxes are in addition to 25 percent tariffs that took effect July 6 on $34 billion in Chinese products. China has responded with retaliatory tariffs of its own. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 4:26 Trump touts aid package as farmers fear trade war will cost them President Trump on the road in Iowa and Illinois Thursday touted his support for American farmers, as well as a $12 billion farm aid package to offset tariffs he put on some of America’s biggest trading partners. Trump’s policy has… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 6:14 News Wrap: U.S. and EU agree to work on trade barriers In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump and the leader of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker say they've agreed to turn from tariffs to talks. Juncker said both sides will hold off further tariffs while negotiations continue. Also, Republicans in… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 7:16 Sen. Sasse: U.S. needs more trade, not ‘bellicose threatening’ The Trump administration moved on Tuesday to mitigate for U.S. farmers the economic damage of the president's escalating trade war with allies and China, announcing $12 billion in emergency relief. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., says that whenever you’re having a… Continue watching
Jul 20 Trump heightens China tariff threat with no deal in sight By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press With President Donald Trump intensifying his rift with U.S. trading partners, economists are growing more doubtful that any deal that might benefit American workers and companies is in sight. Continue reading
Jul 20 Trump says he’s willing to hit all Chinese imports with tariffs By Associated Press The Trump administration to date has slapped tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese goods in a trade dispute over what it calls the nation's predatory practices. Continue reading
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 Watch 3:09 News Wrap: Trump fires another salvo in trade war with China In our news wrap Wednesday, a budding trade war between the U.S. and China escalated after President Trump ordered a second round of potential tariffs. It could include 10 percent levies on $200 billion in Chinese goods, from fish to… Continue watching