Aug 07 Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as U.S. economic pain is surfacing By Josh Boak, Associated Press The higher import taxes are part of his strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and encourage foreign investment in America. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 6:25 Can Trump deliver on his energy export promises? Expert weighs in By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant With new tariffs set to take effect on Friday, President Trump continued to battle and negotiate with several countries. He has said the new purchase of U.S. energy is a key to some of the biggest deals struck so far. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch 6:32 Economist analyzes Trump’s trade deals as tariff deadline approaches By Amna Nawaz, Murrey Jacobson, Azhar Merchant With hours to go before President Trump’s deadline, dozens of countries are facing the possibility of significant tariffs that could go into effect. But there’s uncertainty around the deadline as Trump announced a 90-day extension for Mexico. Amna Nawaz discussed… Continue watching
Jul 31 European Union expects 15% U.S. tariffs on Friday, but key document still not complete By Lorne Cook, Associated Press The European Commission says it presumes the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday. Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place By Josh Boak, Associated Press Trump posted online Thursday his phone conversation with Claudia Sheinbaum was "very successful in that, more and more," they are "getting to know and understand each other."… Continue reading
Jul 31 Trump seeks to use Canada’s recognition of Palestinian state as leverage in trade talks By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump's threat posted early Thursday on his social media network is the latest way he's sought to use his trade war to coerce countries on unrelated issues and a swing from the ambivalence he has expressed about other countries making… Continue reading
Jul 30 U.S. economy expanding 3% in second quarter, bounding back but growth masks economic uncertainty from Trump’s tariffs By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that America gross domestic product — the nation's output of goods and services — rebounded after falling at a 0.5% clip from January through March. The first-quarter drop was mainly caused by a surge in… Continue reading
Jul 28 Watch 9:07 EU ambassador breaks down implications of U.S. trade deal: ‘We know where we are going’ By Amna Nawaz, Murrey Jacobson, Dan Sagalyn The announcement of the U.S.-European trade deal marks an important moment in President Trump’s larger battles over tariffs and trade. But it’s generating mixed reactions in Europe and in the U.S. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jovita Neliupšienė, the European… Continue watching
Jul 28 U.S. and China trade officials meet in Sweden to discuss how to ease tensions By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are meeting at the offices of Sweden's prime minister. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 6:30 What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. won’t impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William… Continue watching