Trump, China and Tariffs

Trump’s Main Target in Metals Tariffs Is China, Ex-Trade Adviser Says
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminum and steel are motivated mostly by concerns that China is flooding the global market and harming US manufacturing, said a former trade adviser to the White House.
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Reorder Asia Trade and Exclude the U.S.
Asian countries are among the most vulnerable to President Trump’s economic grievances. But they are also best placed to make deals to minimize their exposure.
Trump taking executive action to fortify tariff agenda and counter China
President Donald Trump took two separate executive actions Friday that seek to boost foreign investments in American manufacturing and shield American companies from overseas taxes. The Washington Examiner reviewed draft fact sheets the White House plans to circulate after the president signs the actions,
Trump tariffs shake up China's factory heartland
In a drab office in China's industrial heartland, Andy Xiao frets over the future of his shoe materials business, now straining under sweeping tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
Reciprocal tariffs 'soon' for India, China: Trump
President Donald Trump announced that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on countries like India and China, ensuring fair trade practices. Trump stressed this point during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and reiterated it at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's swearing-in.

Australia, Tariffs and Washington

Mike Rowe talks manufacturing and tariffs at CPAC
Mike Rowe noted there will be some short term pain from tariffs but that President Donald Trump's policies will pay off in ...
How Tariffs Work
Understanding who will end up paying for the higher costs means understanding how manufacturing, trade and supply chains ...
Live: Trump reciprocal tariffs, auto tariffs planned for April; aluminum, steel duties set for March
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
'Order what you can now': How will steel and lumber tariffs impact RI construction? What we found.
The lumber tariff, more than steel, will have the most immediate impact on Rhode Island construction projects.
It’s a make-or-break moment for Germany’s economy. Trump’s tariffs won’t help
When German voters go to the polls Sunday, the country’s moribund economy — and promises to fix it — will be front of mind.
New Tariffs Could Cost U.S. Car Buyers Up To $10,000 More
U.S. tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will hike prices of North American-produced vehicles by as much as $10,000 each, a ...
Trump's tariffs could make your next can of craft beer cost more if aluminum prices rise
The Trump administration plans to implement 25% tariffs on aluminum and steel. The craft beer industry could be hit ...
In auto-centric Michigan, Trump’s proposed tariffs polarize a community
If Trump’s tariff threats materialize, this region of the country, dominated by the domestic auto industry, stands to take as ...
How Tariffs Add To Inflation Risks For The Fed
As the Federal Reserve focuses achieving 2% inflation in setting monetary policy, so Trump’s policies, especially on tariffs, ...
Tariffs could cause more harm to auto industry than a UAW strike, economic group says
Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group said Friday that tariffs could add unabsorbable costs for American automakers.
With multiple tariffs looming, farmers who support Trump grow nervous
President Trump draws strong support from farm states. But the prospect of a trade war sequel has farmers who voted for him ...