The recent trade policies under the Trump administration have led to the highest tariff rates faced by American consumers since 1909.

President Trump threatens massive tariff on the EU. Trump made the startling new tariff threat in a post on Truth Social. His post said, in part, “The European Union, which was

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

Since taking office, Mr. Trump has raced to enact his economic vision, aiming to pair generous tax cuts with sweeping deregulation that he says will expand America’s economy. He has fashioned his steep, worldwide tariffs as a political cudgel that will raise money, encourage more domestic manufacturing and improve U.S. trade relationships.

Some have rushed to take advantage of the rollback by frontloading and stockpiling shipments. Container bookings for China to U.S. routes soared nearly 300% in the days after the truce was announced, particularly as businesses anticipate end-of-year holiday shopping demand.

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins is getting more skeptical about the significance of interest rate cuts in 2025. In an interview with Barron’s, Collins said her latest outlook points to stagflation,

President Trump believes he can force more goods to be made at home by raising taxes on American imports. He imposed new tariffs on cars, steel and aluminum. His particularly steep tariffs on China prompted an escalation that blocked most trade between the countries. He also placed new “ reciprocal tariffs ” on China and dozens of other countries.

A quarterly earnings release from Nvidia is set to greet investors in the week ahead as the stock market rally has hit pause.