Trump, Mexico and tariffs
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The president’s supporters portray him as a top dealmaker. But, at least for now, far more trading partners have gotten stiff tariffs than trade deals.
Trump and his aides have repeatedly shifted their stance on tariffs since the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.
By slapping a 50% tariff on Brazil for its criminal investigation into Bolsonaro, the Trump administration is brazenly putting its fingers on the scales of a key foreign election
Trump’s new tariff letters have sent shockwaves across global markets as he targets 22 countries with tough new trade threats just weeks before the August 1 deadline. From close allies like Japan and South Korea to BRICS nations like Brazil and South Africa,
Former Trump Economic Policy Acting Assistant Secretary Diane Furchtgott-Roth discusses President Donald Trump's trade policy ahead of the looming tariff deadline and the economic impact of the 'big,
Blunt letters dictating terms posted to social media and changes late in negotiations have left trading partners wondering what President Trump will do next.
“Other countries routinely use tariffs to advance their foreign policy and national security interests, and President Trump is committed to using every tool at his disposal—including access to the American economy, the world’s biggest and best consumer market—to put Americans and America First,” said White House spokesman Kush Desai.
Vietnam was the first in Asia to strike a deal, but it has little leverage against Washington, and is now facing levies up to 40%. The same goes for Cambodia. A poor country heavily reliant on exports, it has been negotiating a deal as Trump threatens 35% tariffs.
Politico White House reporter Megan Messerly joins “Early Start” to discuss President Donald Trump threatening more countries with tariffs of up to 30%.
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized Donald Trump’s tariff agenda, saying it was a starkly different approach to trade from his first term that would harm American consumers and businesses.Pence told Bloomberg Television on Thursday that the tariffs enacted during Trump’s first presidency,
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Soy Aire on MSNTrump's New Tariff Strategy: A Bold Move in Global TradePresident Donald Trump is set to inform trade partners about new U.S. tariffs, effective August 1. This move underscores his preference for straightforward actions over complex negotiations, as the deadline for agreements looms.