Trump gave Beijing a one-day break before saying he could hit China with tariffs starting in February
US President Donald Trump had threatened 60% tariffs on Chinese goods on his campaign trail.
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I’ve Negotiated Trade Deals With China. Trump Is Right – We Need Tariffs.
The president has also threatened to impose across-the-board tariffs on Chinese goods. Since higher costs for imports get passed on to consumers, Trump’s tariff threats have sparked concerns of higher prices on everything from smartphones, computers, toys and video game consoles to furniture, clothing and home appliances.
Trump holds off on immediate China tariffs, could enact 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1
On the campaign trail, Mr Trump promised a 10 per cent to 20 per cent charge on all imported goods and 60 per cent on Chinese products. He also vowed a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 per cent duty on Chinese goods.
Trump commerce pick says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs
President Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (January 29) that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming tariffs if they act swiftly stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.
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President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, said on Wednesday that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming U.S. tariffs if they act swiftly to close their borders to fentanyl,
Commerce Nominee Defends Trump Tariffs and Promises Strong Stance on China
Howard Lutnick, the financier President Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across-the-board” tariffs and was grilled about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday.
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Tariffs are coming: Trump says he's looking at 10% tax on Chinese imports
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Trump to lay out trade vision but won't impose new tariffs yet, official says
The memo will single out China, Canada and Mexico for scrutiny but will not announce new tariffs, the official said. It ...
Trump says new 10% tariff on China could come by Feb. 1, repeating November pledge
Markets were cautiously optmistic after Trump took a lighter approach to China on Monday. That sentiment lasted a day.
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The early days of the Trump administration, as viewed from China
But don’t be misled by the aggrieved tone of this commentary. China’s leaders must be quietly satisfied with Mr Trump’s start ...
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Metals fall amid tariffs warning for Canada, Mexico
Base metals declined after US President Donald Trump said he would likely enact tariffs on Mexico and Canada by Feb. 1, hurting market sentiment even as he held off from imposing levies on China.
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The Price of Trump’s Power Politics
It is now a weapon being used against us.” Trump’s skepticism about U.S. support for Ukraine and Taiwan, his eagerness to ...