Steel and aluminum tariffs hit the economies of Canada and Mexico and the free trade agreement
Trump threatened Canadians with 25% tariffs on their products before granting them a one-month reprieve after a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who, in exchange, promised measures to contain human and fentanyl trafficking at the border.
Trump tariffs: there may be silver linings in the trade war storm clouds
Yet amid this uncertainty, it’s possible that there may be a silver lining. Trump may inadvertently be paving the way for a realignment of trade relationships and the emergence of new economic blocs. Such partnerships could foster more resilient and regionally focused economic cooperation.
Making sense of Trump’s new trade war
President Donald Trump has once again thrust trade policy into the spotlight, threatening to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. This bold move comes as a shock to many, given the recent ratification of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which was meant to usher in a new era of North American economic cooperation.
Trump extends trade war to the entire world with tariffs on aluminum and steel
The implementation of 25% taxes, which are added to the levies on China, affect Canada above all. The move represents an expansion of the president’s commitment to protectionism
Trump Administration Readies Reciprocal US Tariffs as Trade War Fears Mount
Donald Trump's trade advisers were finalizing plans on Wednesday for the reciprocal tariffs the U.S. president has vowed to impose on every country that charges duties on U.S. imports, ratcheting up fears of a widening global trade war.
Trump readies matching tariffs on trade partners, possibly setting up a major economic showdown
President Trump plans to sign an order to require that US tariffs on imports match the tax rates charged by other countries.
Trade war game plan: Trump's going bigger this time
Trump's sweeping tariff strategy is bigger than his first-term in office. BI broke down what the trade war means for Americans' wallets.
Trump steel, aluminum tariffs likely to drive up car costs, industry leaders say
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel imports this week could wreak havoc on American auto manufacturing, industry leaders say.
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Trade War Or USMCA Upgrade: One Or The Other, But Not Both
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Hot Topics in International Trade - February 2025 - Is Coercion the Best Approach to North American Trade?
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