Trade War
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Trump lays out plans for broad 'reciprocal' tariffs
Speed Read Tariffs imposed on countries that are deemed to be treating the US unfairly could ignite a global trade war and worsen American inflation
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How is Canada readying its arsenal for a trade war with the US?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The United States' northern neighbor is wasting no time when it comes to Donald Trump's tariffs and the looming threat of a North American trade war
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Trump's China tariffs start after Canada, Mexico pauses
Speed Read The president paused his tariffs on America's closest neighbors after speaking to their leaders, but his import tax on Chinese goods has taken effect
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China rattle markets
Speed read The tariffs on America's top three trading partners are expected to raise the prices of everything from gas and cars to tomatoes and tequila
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Can the UK avoid the Trump tariff bombshell?
Today's Big Question President says UK is 'way out of line' but it may still escape worst of US trade levies
By The Week UK Published
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Trump feuds with Colombia on deportee flights
Speed Read Colombia has backed off from a trade war with the U.S., reaching an agreement on accepting deported migrants following tariff threats from President Donald Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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When Manu met Joe: can state visit repair France-US relations?
Today's Big Question Debate over funding for Ukraine and green subsidies have given trip a new sense of urgency
By The Week Staff Published
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The real reason for China’s trade war on Lithuania
In Depth Baltic country’s foreign minister says Beijing is deploying ‘weapon of economic destruction’
By The Week Staff Published
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China’s economic growth at three-decade low
Speed Read Beijing is expected to introduce new stimulus measures
By The Week Staff Published
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Will US-China trade truce hold?
Speed Read Experts and markets deliver mixed reaction to outline ending 18-month superpower stand-off
By The Week Staff Last updated
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WTO to suffer heavy blow as US hinders appeals court
Speed Read Final forum for global trade disputes to shut after US blocks appointment of new judges
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What is China doing to boost its slumping economy?
Speed Read As growth slides to 30-year low central bank embarks on series of corrective steps
By The Week Staff Last updated
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US stock market hits record high on trade war optimism
Speed Read S&P touches new heights as Trump says phase one will be signed earlier than thought
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Nations ‘must unite now to counter global slowdown’
In Depth New IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva delivers a sharp warning about protectionist trade practices
By William Gritten Last updated
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