Trade Wars
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Trump's Mexico and Canada tariffs begin, roiling markets
Speed Read Stocks plunged after Trump affirmed that the tariffs would take effect, sparking a likely trade war
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Apple pledges $500B in US spending over 4 years
Speed Read This is a win for Trump, who has pushed to move manufacturing back to the US
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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What are reciprocal tariffs?
The Explainer And will they fix America's trade deficit?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Trade wars, explained
The Explainer Free trade is almost always good for any economy – so why is it so unpopular?
By The Week UK 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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Pros and cons of tariffs
Pros and Cons Mainstream economists are 'generally sceptical' levies on imports can protect domestic industries and promote prosperity
By The Week UK 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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What could happen to the US food supply under Trump's isolationist agenda?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The president's plan to deport undocumented workers and levy massive taxes on international imports might have repercussions on your dinner plate
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Will Donald Trump wreck the Brexit deal?
Today's Big Question President-elect's victory could help UK's reset with the EU, but a free-trade agreement with the US to dodge his threatened tariffs could hinder it
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'What if America runs out of bombs?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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The daily business briefing: August 29, 2023
Business Briefing Transportation Department fines American Airlines $4.1 million over tarmac delays, glitch forces Toyota to halt production at its 14 Japan plants, and more
By Harold Maass Published
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Saudi Arabia and Russia have started a mid-coronavirus oil price war, and the markets are not taking it well
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By Peter Weber Published
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U.S. farmers are losing patience with Trump's trade war, fret new $20 billion bailout wouldn't cover their losses
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By Peter Weber Last updated
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Trump is finally dropping his insistence that only China is paying for his tariffs
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By Peter Weber Published
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