Donald Trump trade war
Trump orders U.S businesses to stop dealing with China, owners say move will hurt profits
Although Trump has told U.S. companies to stop dealing with China, small business owners say complying would hurt, even devastate them. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Trump tries to juice the economy by attacking the Fed Chair he appointed
By Jackson Proskow Washington Bureau Chief
The President of the United States has just branded the Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, as an “enemy,” Continue reading
Trump trades barbs with Federal Reserve chair amid economic turmoil
Powell said President Donald Trump’s trade wars have complicated the Fed’s ability to set interest rates and have contributed to a global economic slowdown. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Canada’s wiggle room shrinking as NAFTA deadline looms
Donald Trump’s bark may be worse than his bite, but don’t underestimate that bite, which still draws blood, Scott Thompson says. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Chrystia Freeland raised Trump’s ire with key speech
During an acceptance speech, she criticized America’s approach to international relations including trade, tariffs, and key alliances like NATO. Continue reading
Donald Trump winning the trade war? He wishes, says Chinese newspaper
The paper said Trump’s claim that “tariffs are working big time” was undermined by data showing the U.S. trade deficit climbed $3 billion to $46.3 billion in June. Continue reading
China warns of retaliation if U.S. imposes more trade penalties on imports
Washington imposed additional 25 per cent tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese goods July 6 in response to complaints Beijing steals or pressures companies to hand over technology. Continue reading
Trump administration plans to hike tariffs on Chinese products from 10 to 25 per cent
Trump initially planned tariffs of 10 per cent on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. Continue reading
Experts: Donald Trump’s tariffs likely to hurt U.S. economy rather than benefit American workers, companies
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
Bill Kelly: Will Trump listen to tariff concerns
Congress is getting an earful from Americans upset with tariffs, but it may not matter if Donald Trump isn’t listening, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading