“They better be careful”: Trump repeats tariff threats on EU
2 weeks, 3 days ago

“They better be careful”: Trump repeats tariff threats on EU

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump also said he informed Mexico and Canada that they have to “stop pouring illegal drugs and aliens into our country,” he said. The president-elect has threatened to impose hefty tariffs on the neighboring countries if they don’t stop the flow of drugs and migrants into the U.S. Trump then said the European Union has “treated us very badly,” saying they don’t take our agricultural products or cars but “we take ours.” We’re not going to let the E.U. in a Truth Social post: “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas.

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Trump threatens EU with tariffs unless it makes ‘large scale’ purchase of US gas and oil
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump threatens EU with tariffs unless it makes ‘large scale’ purchase of US gas and oil

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump has promised to impose more tariffs to lower the U.S.’s trade deficit and …

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump adds Europe to the list of US trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. EU Commission spokesman Olof Gill said in reaction to Trump’s post that “we are ready to discuss with President-elect …

'Tariffs all the way!!!' Trump threatens allies in late-night comments
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Tariffs all the way!!!' Trump threatens allies in late-night comments

Raw Story  

Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on U.S. allies in an overnight post demanding that the European Union close its trade gap. “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large scale purchase of our oil and gas," Trump posted on Truth Social shortly after 1 a.m. "Otherwise, it …

After BRICS, Donald Trump issues ultimatum to European Union: ‘Buy US oil and gas or face tariffs’
2 weeks, 5 days ago

After BRICS, Donald Trump issues ultimatum to European Union: ‘Buy US oil and gas or face tariffs’

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they commit to a “large-scale” purchase of US oil and gas. “I told the European Union that they must make up their tremendous deficit with the United States by the large-scale purchase of our oil and gas. The European Union has steeply increased its US oil …

Trump warns Europe to buy more US oil and gas or face tariffs
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump warns Europe to buy more US oil and gas or face tariffs

Live Mint  

must buy more American oil and gas or the new administration will impose tariffs on European imports, President-elect Donald Trump warned Friday. Trump, who won a second term at last month’s presidential elections, has made tariffs a central part of his plans when he moves back into the White House next month. He has threatened to increase import duties on …

Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more oil and gas from US
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more oil and gas from US

Al Jazeera  

EU spokesman says 27-nation bloc, which already buys most US oil and gas exports, open to talks with president-elect. Replying to questions on Trump’s threat on Friday, an EU spokesman said the 27-nation bloc was open to talks, noting that the US also enjoyed “a substantial trade in services surplus vis-a-vis the EU”. Reporting from Brussels on Friday, Al Jazeera’s …

Trump adds Europe to the list of U.S. trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump adds Europe to the list of U.S. trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening the European Union’s 27 countries with tariffs — unless the EU takes steps to import more U.S. goods. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday added the 27 countries that make up the European Union to the list of trade partners he’s threatening with tariffs — unless the group takes steps to import more U.S. goods. We’re …

Trump says he’s ‘can’t guarantee’ tariffs won’t hurt Americans
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump says he’s ‘can’t guarantee’ tariffs won’t hurt Americans

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I can’t guarantee tomorrow.” But Trump noted that he doesn’t “believe” the warning by …

Trump’s tariff plan would hit UK trade as hard as Brexit, think tank warns
1 month ago

Trump’s tariff plan would hit UK trade as hard as Brexit, think tank warns

The Independent  

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Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs
1 month ago

Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs

The Independent  

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Webjet taken to court by ACCC, ASX hits new record close, Star suffers 'first strike' at AGM — as it happened
1 month, 1 week ago

Webjet taken to court by ACCC, ASX hits new record close, Star suffers 'first strike' at AGM — as it happened

ABC  

Earlier this week, US President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose 25% tariffs on goods imported from Canada and Mexico. According to Reuters news agency: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump followed through with his proposed 25% across-the-board tariff, a move her government warned could kill 400,000 US jobs and drive …

US trade partners warn Trump tariffs would harm all involved
1 month, 1 week ago

US trade partners warn Trump tariffs would harm all involved

Hindustan Times  

* US trade partners warn Trump tariffs would harm all involved Mexico president plans letter to Trump, will seek a call * Bank of Canada sees clear impact on both economies * Tariff threat knocks Mexico peso, Canadian dollar, but stocks hold up Nov 26 - Officials from Mexico, Canada and China warned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of imposing …

Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose massive tariffs was an early warning shot to try to force the hand of allies and adversaries to come to the negotiating table on immigration and trade issues, a transition official told CNN. “We know what works.” Trump’s posts Monday on Truth Social appeared to be the opening act in a long-promised …

Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China as possible trade talks loom
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada shares U.S. concerns about Mexican trade with China as possible trade talks loom

The Independent  

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EU warned to prepare for early Trump tariff action
1 month, 3 weeks ago

EU warned to prepare for early Trump tariff action

Politico  

“He’s trying to address that disparity and make our tariff rates more reciprocal,” Shaw said. Finally, the U.S. trade deficit with the EU has risen sharply since Trump’s first term. European leaders should not assume that Trump’s tariff threats are “just a bluff, or that it’s not going to happen,” said Everett Eissenstat, who was deputy assistant to the president …

Trump’s tariff plan ‘doomsday scenario’ for UK economy, senior Labour figure warns
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s tariff plan ‘doomsday scenario’ for UK economy, senior Labour figure warns

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s plans to impose huge tariffs on imports are a …

Ditch Brexit trade barriers, Starmer told amid fears over impact of Trump tariffs
2 months ago

Ditch Brexit trade barriers, Starmer told amid fears over impact of Trump tariffs

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr …

Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?
2 months ago

Trump has vowed sweeping tariffs: What comes next?

Raw Story  

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says "tariff" is the most beautiful word in the dictionary -- and the Republican's second term promises sweeping measures on all $3 trillion worth of US imported goods. - When Washington slapped tariffs on 6.4 billion euros worth of European steel and aluminum exports in 2018, the EU retaliated with "rebalancing tariffs" on US exports -- …

How Trump tariff threats might plunge Mexico into recession and stoke immigration
2 months, 1 week ago

How Trump tariff threats might plunge Mexico into recession and stoke immigration

LA Times  

If former President Trump is reelected and follows through with his promise to slap new tariffs on all imports to the U.S., experts say much of the global economy could be upended. Harris says it could be higher, adding nearly $4,000 a year to the typical household’s bills, an increase she calls a “Trump sales tax.” It’s difficult to say …

EU Readies Measures Against Possible Trump Tariffs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

EU Readies Measures Against Possible Trump Tariffs

Bloomberg  

Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union. The EU wants to avoid a trade conflict with the US, but it will be ready to respond if Donald Trump wins the election and acts on his threat to hit Europe with punitive trade measures. The bloc has prepared a …

"Misleading": Trump touts tariffs as miracle cure-all — but Americans stand to lose the most
3 months, 2 weeks ago

"Misleading": Trump touts tariffs as miracle cure-all — but Americans stand to lose the most

Salon  

As ghosts and monsters prepare to strike this Halloween, Americans might find that what haunts them most are not the ghouls at the door—it's the price tags at the store. As stubborn inflation has eased, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden may spook Americans all over again by slapping tariffs on pretty much everything that dares cross U.S. …

Transatlantic trade fight looms as US blows up talks on taxing big tech
4 years, 6 months ago

Transatlantic trade fight looms as US blows up talks on taxing big tech

CNN  

London CNN Business — Europe is vowing to move ahead with levies that could hit Google, Amazon and Facebook after the United States slammed the brakes on international negotiations aimed at overhauling how online sales are taxed. “A multilateral solution … is clearly the best way forward.” Talks at the OECD collapsed into acrimony earlier this week after US Treasury …

China hits out at ’bullying’ US over new tariffs
5 years, 4 months ago

China hits out at ’bullying’ US over new tariffs

Live Mint  

Beijing: China on Saturday angrily hit out at the latest US tariff hikes on its goods, saying a "bullying" Washington would eventually "eat its own bitter fruit". European leaders have also warned US President Donald Trump of the dangers of trade skirmishes with China and Europe, which look set to dominate the G7 summit due to begin in France. The …

Trump drops Mexico tariffs threat amid warnings over damage to US economy
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump drops Mexico tariffs threat amid warnings over damage to US economy

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has dropped …

Trump Backs Off Of Mexico Tariff Threat After Agreement Is Made
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump Backs Off Of Mexico Tariff Threat After Agreement Is Made

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump on Friday night backed down from imposing a 5% tariff on all goods entering the country from Mexico, instead reaching an agreement with the country. On Twitter, Trump wrote that Mexico “agreed to take strong measures” to “stem the tide of Migration through Mexico, and to our Southern Border.” He added that the agreement …

President Trump eyes auto tariffs in EU standoff
5 years, 9 months ago

President Trump eyes auto tariffs in EU standoff

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump placed more pressure on the stalled trade talks with the European Union Wednesday, threatening tariffs on European automobiles if no deal is reached. “The European Union has been very tough on the United States for many years,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday, saying the auto tariffs were under review. “Tariffs create tensions that don’t exist …

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