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China Warns Mexico Against Tariffs Seen as US Appeasement, Threatens Retaliation

China Warns Mexico Against Tariffs Seen as US Appeasement, Threatens Retaliation

China Warns Mexico Against Tariffs Seen as US Appeasement, Threatens Retaliation China has issued a stern warning to Mexico, urging the nation to “think twice” before implementing new tariffs that Beijing views as an attempt to appease the United States. A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce stated on Thursday that any unilateral tariff increase by Mexico, even if within WTO rules, would be interpreted as “appeasement and compromise toward unilateral bullying.” This forceful message signals Beijing’s potential willingness to…

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns of Massive Tariff Refunds Ahead of Supreme Court Decision

Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns of Massive Tariff Refunds Ahead of Supreme Court Decision

Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns of Massive Tariff Refunds Ahead of Supreme Court Decision U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark warning on Sunday, stating that his agency would be compelled to issue billions in refunds if the Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump‘s controversial tariff policy. While expressing confidence in the administration’s legal position, Bessent highlighted the significant financial disruption a negative ruling could cause for the Treasury. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Bessent explained that an…

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Trump Rushes Tariff Appeal to Supreme Court After Lower Court Rejection

Trump Rushes Tariff Appeal to Supreme Court After Lower Court Rejection

Trump Rushes Tariff Appeal to Supreme Court After Lower Court Rejection President Donald Trump has formally requested the Supreme Court to swiftly intervene in the ongoing legal battle over his administration’s tariffs, asking for an expedited hearing and decision on the legality of his trade levies. The urgent appeal, filed Wednesday night, comes just five days after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit delivered a significant blow to Trump’s trade agenda. In a 7-4 ruling, the appeals…

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India-China Rapprochement Accelerates, Challenging US Influence and Reshaping Asian Trade

India-China Rapprochement Accelerates, Challenging US Influence and Reshaping Asian Trade

India-China Rapprochement Accelerates, Challenging US Influence and Reshaping Asian Trade A rapid acceleration in India-China relations is underway, signaling a significant geopolitical realignment that analysts suggest could reshape Asian trade dynamics and diminish US influence in the region. Driven by recent US tariff policies and shifting global priorities, New Delhi and Beijing are moving past years of animosity, marked by high-level diplomatic engagements and confidence-building measures. Just this week, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with China’s top…

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Trump Declares Imminent Furniture Tariffs, Sending Retail Stocks Tumbling

Trump Declares Imminent Furniture Tariffs, Sending Retail Stocks Tumbling

Trump Declares Imminent Furniture Tariffs, Sending Retail Stocks Tumbling President Donald Trump announced Friday that a new investigation into imported furniture is nearing completion, setting the stage for significant tariffs on a broad array of products within the next 50 days. The declaration, made on Trump’s Truth Social platform, stated that the move is intended to “bring the Furniture Business back to North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, and States all across the Union.” The news immediately impacted the stock market,…

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Trump’s New Tariffs Trigger Global Economic Jitters; Ukraine War Talks with Putin Eyed Next Week

Trump’s New Tariffs Trigger Global Economic Jitters; Ukraine War Talks with Putin Eyed Next Week

Trump’s New Tariffs Trigger Global Economic Jitters; Ukraine War Talks with Putin Eyed Next Week Dozens of nations are facing immediate economic impact as the latest wave of tariffs imposed by the United States under former President Donald Trump officially came into force on Thursday morning. These new levies, announced just a week prior, took effect at midnight Washington time, adding significant taxes to exports from various countries, with rates ranging from 41% for war-torn Syria to 10% for the…

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Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect, Reshaping Global Trade Landscape

Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect, Reshaping Global Trade Landscape

Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Take Effect, Reshaping Global Trade Landscape US President Donald Trump’s extensive new tariffs on over 90 countries have officially come into effect today, August 7th, following the expiration of his deadline for nations to negotiate new trade deals. Moments before the cut-off, Trump announced on Truth Social that billions of dollars were now flowing into the US as a direct result of these import taxes, which he aims to leverage for boosting American jobs and manufacturing. This…

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Trump Secures Trade Deals with Philippines, Indonesia Amidst Tariff Deadline

Trump Secures Trade Deals with Philippines, Indonesia Amidst Tariff Deadline

Trump Secures Trade Deals with Philippines, Indonesia Amidst Tariff Deadline President Donald Trump has announced new trade agreements with the Philippines and Indonesia, setting a 19% tariff on goods imported to the U.S. from both nations, with American exports to these countries remaining tariff-free. These agreements come as the August 1 deadline for countries to finalize trade deals or face higher tariffs looms. The agreement with the Philippines followed a White House meeting between Trump and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr….

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Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rally, Triggers Insider Trading Probe Demands

Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rally, Triggers Insider Trading Probe Demands

Trump’s Tariff Pause Sparks Market Rally, Triggers Insider Trading Probe Demands The U.S. stock market experienced a significant surge today following President Trump’s announcement of a crucial pause in certain tariff plans, a move that has swiftly led to accusations of potential insider trading from Democratic lawmakers. The White House has strongly defended the President’s actions and his public comments regarding the market, dismissing the rising inquiries as ‘partisan games.’ Market indices recorded sharp gains on Wednesday, reversing a four-day…

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Trump-Era Trade Tensions: A Look Back at the 20XX Tariff Threats Against EU and Mexico

Trump-Era Trade Tensions: A Look Back at the 20XX Tariff Threats Against EU and Mexico

Trump-Era Trade Tensions: A Look Back at the 20XX Tariff Threats Against EU and Mexico In a significant move during his presidency, Donald Trump announced in the past that the European Union and Mexico would face a 30% tariff on imports to the United States starting from August 1. This declaration was part of a broader strategy, as similar tariff threats were also extended to Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Brazil, all slated to begin on the same date. Letters…

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Trump Unleashes Dual Tariff Threats: 50% on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial, Copper Imports Targeted

Trump Unleashes Dual Tariff Threats: 50% on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial, Copper Imports Targeted

Trump Unleashes Dual Tariff Threats: 50% on Brazil Over Bolsonaro Trial, Copper Imports Targeted US President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated global trade tensions, threatening Brazil with a crippling 50% tariff on its goods, effective August 1. The extraordinary demand, conveyed in a letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is explicitly linked to Trump’s insistence that Brazil halt what he labels a “Witch Hunt” against former right-wing president Jair Bolsonaro, who is currently facing trial for allegedly…

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Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Brazil, Citing Bolsonaro’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Trial WASHINGTON (AP) — In a move signaling a highly personalized approach to trade policy, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a steep 50% import tax on Brazilian goods, directly linking the tariffs to what he called a ‘Witch Hunt’ trial against Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro. The decision, posted on Truth Social, bypasses traditional economic justifications, instead emphasizing Trump’s solidarity with Bolsonaro, whom he considers a friend. The tariffs, set…

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Trump’s Latest Tariff Blitz Rattles Global Markets, Copper Prices Plummet

Trump’s Latest Tariff Blitz Rattles Global Markets, Copper Prices Plummet

Trump’s Latest Tariff Blitz Rattles Global Markets, Copper Prices Plummet President Trump has intensified his trade offensive, announcing a new wave of tariffs targeting at least seven countries and key commodities. The aggressive move includes a significant 50% tariff on US copper imports, mirroring duties already on aluminum and steel, and a potential 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals. The immediate market reaction was swift, with COMEX copper futures (HG=F) falling over 3% on Wednesday as traders absorbed the implications of the…

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Trump’s 50% Copper Tariffs Send Prices Soaring to Record Highs

Trump’s 50% Copper Tariffs Send Prices Soaring to Record Highs

Trump’s 50% Copper Tariffs Send Prices Soaring to Record Highs Copper prices in the U.S. surged to an unprecedented all-time high this Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 50% tariff on copper imports. The move, aimed at bolstering national security and economic stability, triggered intraday spikes not witnessed in nearly four decades, causing significant market volatility. During a Cabinet meeting, President Trump confirmed the impending tariffs, which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated would likely be implemented by the…

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Trump Declares Major Tariffs on Copper and Pharmaceuticals, Sending Markets Reeling

Trump Declares Major Tariffs on Copper and Pharmaceuticals, Sending Markets Reeling

Trump Declares Major Tariffs on Copper and Pharmaceuticals, Sending Markets Reeling President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new 50% tariff on all copper imported into the United States, a move that immediately sent copper prices surging to all-time highs. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Trump confirmed the significant levy, though the exact implementation timeline remains unclear. This marks the fourth broad tariff imposed by the Trump administration during its second term, following existing duties on imported…

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Trump Administration’s Tariff Delays and Global Trade Standoff (2019 Archive)

Trump Administration’s Tariff Delays and Global Trade Standoff (2019 Archive)

Trump Administration’s Tariff Delays and Global Trade Standoff (2019 Archive) Archival analysis from 2019 reveals that the Trump White House faced significant challenges in its ambitious trade agenda, particularly concerning the imposition of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs. Despite an initial promise of ’90 deals in 90 days’ following a partial pause on tariff levies, the administration struggled to meet its own deadlines. A key indicator of this difficulty was the extension of a critical deadline from July 9th to August 1st, with…

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Trump Administration’s Tariff Escalation and Global Trade Tensions: A 2025 Retrospective

Trump Administration’s Tariff Escalation and Global Trade Tensions: A 2025 Retrospective

Trump Administration’s Tariff Escalation and Global Trade Tensions: A 2025 Retrospective In a significant move that reverberated across global markets, then-President Donald Trump initiated a wave of new tariffs, impacting a growing list of trading partners. On a pivotal Monday, Trump dispatched letters to the leaders of numerous countries, informing them of revised, often higher, tariff rates. Simultaneously, he signed an executive action pushing back the implementation date for most ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, excluding those on China, to August 1. This…

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Trump Finalizes Tariff Letters to 12 Nations, Set for Monday Release

Trump Finalizes Tariff Letters to 12 Nations, Set for Monday Release

Trump Finalizes Tariff Letters to 12 Nations, Set for Monday Release U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he signed letters outlining new tariff levels for 12 countries, with these ‘take it or leave it’ offers slated for release on Monday, July 7th. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to name the specific nations, promising public disclosure when the letters are sent. This development follows the imminent expiration of a 90-day suspension period on July 9th, which had temporarily halted…

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Trump’s Tariff Tango: A Friendlier Explanation of the Latest Trade Twists

Trump’s Tariff Tango: A Friendlier Explanation of the Latest Trade Twists

Trump’s Tariff Tango: A Friendlier Explanation of the Latest Trade Twists Hey friend, so you know how President Trump’s been playing this intense game of trade chicken with various countries? It’s gotten even more complicated, so let me break it down. Basically, he’s threatened to unilaterally impose new tariffs on several countries. He’s talking about sending out “take-it-or-leave-it” letters in the next couple of weeks, with a July 9th deadline looming. This isn’t entirely new; he’s done this before, announcing…

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