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China Says It Will ā€˜Fight to the End’ on Trump Tariffs

China said April 8 it would ā€œfight to the endā€ 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’s 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’s tariffs would languish in Congress.

April 7, 2025
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EU Unites Behind Tough Line on Trump Trade Tariffs

Trump’s move to slap a 20% tariff on EU goods as part of his ā€œAmerica Firstā€ agenda has stirred fears of a global trade war — and led to a meltdown in financial markets.

April 7, 2025
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Xi Declares China Ready to Fight Trump’s Trade Tariffs

President Xi Jinping’s decision to quickly retaliate against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs sent the world a clear message: If the U.S. wants a trade war, China is ready to fight.

April 7, 2025
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Stellantis Offers Tariff Aid to Struggling Parts Suppliers

It’s unclear what percentage of the cost Stellantis is willing to pay and suppliers would have to meet a number of requirements in order to qualify for the program.

April 7, 2025
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US Hits Canada Lumber With 34% Duties Even Before Tariffs

The U.S. is poised to more than double duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 34.45%, putting more pressure on U.S. materials costs even beforeĀ  any new tariffs on the sector.

April 7, 2025
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Trump Threatens 50% Additional Tariffs on China

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs of 50% on China on April 7, raising fresh concerns that his drive to rebalance the global economy could lead to a trade war.

April 7, 2025
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Trump Digs In His Heels on Tariffs

President Donald Trump remained defiant on April 7 as global markets continued plunging and fears of a recession grew after his tariff announcement last week.

April 7, 2025
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Trade News: Port Fee Plans Could Upend Supply Chain

In addition to uncertainty around tariffs, other less-publicized issues are threatening to upend global supply chains.Ā  Ā 

April 4, 2025