List of Tariffs articles
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U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during a “Liberation Day” event at the White House in Washington, D.C., on April 2. A Debate on Trump’s Tariffs
Conservative economist Oren Cass defends the White House’s goals against Kimberly Clausing, who calls the April 2 moves “shambolic” and “self-destructive.”
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading in New York City. Trump’s Trade Contradictions Come Home to Roost
The dollar is falling instead of rising—a defiance of tariff theory that shows investors are losing faith in America.
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A large oil refinery facility looms against a dusk sky dappled with clouds tinged purple at their edges by the last bits of remaining light. A massive American flag hands from scaffolding covering nearly one whole side of the building, which is surrounded by clusters of metal smokestacks and pipes. Trump’s Tariffs Are Killing His Plans for Energy Dominance
The new duties have brought down oil prices, but cheap oil is bad for the United States these days.
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Malaysian Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz speaks during a press conference. Trump’s Tariffs Crush the ASEAN Economic Model
Southeast Asia is panicking as free trade vanishes.
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An illustration shows a U.S.-flagged shipping container swinging from chains toward a globe with a giant hole and cracks in it. How Countries Should Respond to Trump’s Tariffs
From lying low to outright retaliation, a former U.S. trade negotiator lists out the options available to world leaders.
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U.S. President Richard Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai toast each other during a banquet in Beijing. How U.S. Trade Policy With China Evolved
From Nixon’s overture to a full-blown trade war.
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An illustration shows Donald Trump's hands writing his signature and then erasing it in front of a backdrop of shipping containers. Will Trump Back Down From a Global Trade War?
The U.S. president still has plenty of outs from his extreme tariffs.
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Greg Porth harvests soybeans on October 2, 2013 near Worthington, Minnesota. American Farmers Brace for Trade War Pain
The U.S. agricultural sector remains highly vulnerable to retaliation.
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American flags are draped around tables and pipes in a small factory room as women work at sewing machines to produce them. Tariffs Can Actually Work—if Only Trump Understood How
Smart trade policy could help restore jobs, but the president’s carpet-bomb approach portends disaster.
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading in New York City. Markets Greet Trump’s Tariffs With a Blizzard of Red Numbers
Stocks, the dollar, and crude oil are all down on fears of a trade war-induced slowdown.
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Trump announces tariffs Trump’s Wanton Tariffs Will Shatter the World Economy
Economic warfare is also a test for U.S. democracy.
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Trump delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs during an event in the Rose Garden. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Brings Even Bigger Tariffs Than Expected
Double-digit tariffs on nearly every trading partner will likely spark reprisals.
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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. What’s the Cost of Doing Business Under Trump?
Firms are starting to look at political risk insurance.
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Man sits at a desk with a hand covering his mouth. In the background are several television and computer screens. In the corner is a red hat with the word "Trump" on it. Why Stock Markets Don’t Like Trade Wars
In just a few weeks, Trump’s tariff policy has wiped out trillions in stock market value.
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A bright red screen large enough to take up an entire wall shows large images of Xi Jinping. People are seen in shadowed silhouette, backlit by the screen, as they mill about a museum exhibit. Why Isn’t China Playing Trump’s Game?
Beijing has opted for defiance instead of flattery. Will the strategy backfire?
