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EU Adopts Tariffs on $23 Billion of US Goods in Metals Fight

The European Union approved tariffs to hit around $23.2 billion of U.S. goods in retaliation for the 25% duties President Donald Trump imposed last month on steel and aluminum exports.

April 9, 2025
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China Raises Its Retaliatory Tariff on US to 84%

China again vowed to 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 April 9 in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from April 10.

April 9, 2025
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Tariff Fears Drive Surge in Consumer Spending

Trump鈥檚 tariffs are rattling U.S. consumers, who are stocking up on everything from cars to olive oil and iPhones. The behavior offers some good news for scrambling businesses.

April 8, 2025
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US Vows to Shield Panama Canal From China Threat

Pete Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over President Trump鈥檚 assertions that the U.S. is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations.

April 8, 2025
GovernmentBusiness

Trump Schedules Tariff Talks but Plans 104% Hit on China

Hopes for President Donald Trump to strike a last-minute deal with China on tariffs appeared distant.

April 8, 2025
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Panama Auditor Says Port Operator Owes Millions

Panama鈥檚 top auditor accused port operator CK Hutchison of wrongdoing, providing a potential path for the聽 country to wrest control of canal facilities caught in a U.S.-China tug-of-war.

April 8, 2025
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Trump Dismisses Last-Gasp EU Push to Stop Tariffs Kicking In

President Donald Trump rejected an EU proposal to drop tariffs on all bilateral trade in industrial goods with the U.S., meaning that his 20% tariff on all EU imports is effective April 9.

April 8, 2025
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China Says It Will 鈥楩ight to the End鈥 on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would 鈥渇ight to the end鈥 and take countermeasures to safeguard its own interests after President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.

April 8, 2025
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Could Trump鈥檚 Tariffs Trigger a US Recession?

Economists at Goldman Sachs have raised their assessment of the odds the U.S. will experience a recession to 45% from 35% following President Donald Trump's tariffs announcement April 2.

April 8, 2025
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Thune Doubts Chances for Congressional Tariff Oversight

Senate Republican leader John Thune predicted a bipartisan bill that would give lawmakers greater oversight of President Donald Trump鈥檚 tariffs would languish in Congress.

April 7, 2025