How the U.S. has used tariffs through history — and why Trump is different, economists say
President Donald Trump's use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.
Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term
When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama -- and drew criticism from mainstream economists who favor free trade.
Trump Tariffs Threaten to Upend Global Economic Order
The invoking of national security to unravel trade agreements could scramble the international trading system in China’s favor.
Analysis: The potential economic effects of Trump’s tariffs and trade war, in 9 charts
President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico could upend U.S. trade. These nine charts show what’s at stake, what comes next and why it matters.
How Trump’s tariff turbulence will cause economic pain
Mr Trump’s mood had been both euphoric and combative, even by his standards, after announcing tariffs on America’s three biggest trading partners—Mexico, Canada and China—over the weekend. “THIS WILL BE THE GOLDEN AGE OF AMERICA!
Trump’s Naughty List Could Put EU Cars, Machinery in Tariff Crosshairs
European Union cars and industrial machinery risk being subject to US tariffs if Donald Trump goes for a targeted push against the bloc, according to research by Bloomberg Economics.
Trump amplifies the transatlantic economic divergence
Donald Trump might have shied away from steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico, but the reprieve was temporary. Whether you believe that tariffs would raise prices or not, why risk it? In Europe, real incomes are rising but the mood is sour.
Trump’s tariff gambit: As allies prepare to strike back, a costly trade war looms
I believe the path to maintaining America’s economic leadership lies in embracing a smarter, more strategic trade policy – one that builds alliances instead of breaking them.
US Trade Gap Ballooned Ahead of Trump Term, Tariff Promises
The US trade deficit widened sharply at the end of 2024 on a surge in imports prior to the start of Donald Trump’s second term as president and his follow-through on the promise of sweeping tariffs.
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Tariff uncertainty can be as ruinous as tariffs themselves
Whatever its geopolitical merits, the madman theory transfers badly to economics. Crazy leaders are hard to predict.
Could Trump's tariffs replace the income tax? Here's what economic policy experts say
During the campaign, President Donald Trump floated an "all tariff policy" he said would replace federal income tax. Here's ...
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How Trump’s tariffs could backfire on America
Chris Cuomo breaks down the truth about Trump’s tariff plan, explaining why it’s misleading economic policy that could fuel inflation rather than help American workers. He dives into how tariffs ...
Mexican border cities are in limbo as tariff threats spark fears of a recession
President Donald Trump’s threats to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada have left many cities along Mexico's northern ...
Using Tariffs to Try to Turn Canada into American State Backfired in the Past
Instead of compelling Canada to become an American state, the 1890 McKinley Tariff drove Canada into British hands.
Brianna Lyman: Trump's Use Of Tariffs Is Once Again Establishing America As The Dominant Economic Player
Brianna Lyman joins Fox Across America With Jimmy Failla to talk about how President Trump is using tariffs as a way to ...
Justin Trudeau announces Canada-US Economic Summit on February 7 amid tariff uncertainty
The summit aims to boost Canada’s economy, expand domestic trade, diversify export markets, and address productivity ...
Job openings fall in December, tariffs weigh on US economic growth
Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), job openings dropped to 7.6 million in December, down nearly half a million ...