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.
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.
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 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.
US Trade Deficit Widens Significantly Ahead of Trump Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit hit near-record levels in late 2024 as America's trading partners prepare to navigate Trump's tariffs.
U.S. trade deficit hits second highest level ever as Trump weighs more tariffs
The trade deficit surged in December and the U.S. finished 2024 with the second largest gap ever, perhaps in part because some businesses sought to bring in more imports before President Trump raised tariffs.
Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs
The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans.
Trump’s America First Trade Policy: Tariff Risks Are Rising
Trump's trade policies suggest more duties are on the horizon, and Wall Street's no longer sure of when the risks will end.
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Understanding Trade Deficits and Free Market Economics Between North American Partners
Recent discussions about international trade have centered on the United States’ economic relationships with Canada and ...
TotalEnergies CEO urges Europe to negotiate LNG free-trade deal with US
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Wednesday that Europe should negotiate to obtain a free-trade guarantee on U.S.
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Quebec premier says North American free-trade agreement should be reopened now
Quebec Premier François Legault says talks should begin as soon as possible on renegotiating the North American free-trade ...
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Trade preference schemes declining in effectiveness – report
An UNCTAD report details how trade preference schemes designed to help developing countries are declining in effectiveness.
Trump USTR pick Jamieson Greer calls for pragmatic trade policy
Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. trade representative, will argue for a pragmatic U.S. trade policy ...
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Cowen: Protectionism could increase free trade
Free trade is in trouble. That’s hardly startling news when the U.S. has an avowed protectionist in the White House, but the problem runs deeper than it may at first appear.
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Trump’s Trade War Is Only Getting Going
To the relief of Wall Street, the President agreed to pause his tariffs against Mexico and Canada, but he remains as determined as ever to upend the international trading order.
Tariffs and trade: How Arizona fits into the commerce linking Mexico, Canada, others
Tariffs have made headlines in recent days with higher duties in the works for Mexico, Canada and China. How does Arizona fit ...
Donald Trump’s 72 hours of tariff chaos signals high-stakes second term
US president’s brinkmanship with Canada and Mexico shows he is willing to take risks to get his way on the economy ...