Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs

China Daily  

Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, appliances and other big-ticket imports in anticipation of new tariffs from the Donald Trump administration, a spending spree that could reignite the very inflation buyers are hoping to avoid, reported The Washington Post on Thursday. "President-elect Trump has vowed to enact widespread tariffs as soon as he takes office in January, a move that economists say could lift prices for just about every type of import, including food, cars, computers and gas," noted the report. Trump's planned policies would take aim at America's three largest trading partners, with 60 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports and 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. "Spending on electronics and appliances also rose last month, which economists attributed to a combination of Hurricane Helene-related repairs and households preparing for new tariffs," said the report.

Trump New Tariffs Tariffs Americans  tariffs  americans  vehicles  cars  trump  say  trumps  appliances  prices  notable  month  rush  buy  spending  economists

History of this topic

How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’
1 day, 22 hours ago

How China, India will navigate Trump’s bid for ‘tariffs, and tariffs alone’

Live Mint  

As Donald Trump returns as the US President on 20 January, the world will closely watch his trade policies. During his first term, Trump initiated a trade war with China in 2018, imposing tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods, including steel, aluminium, solar panels and washing machines. China's trade surplus stood at $785 billion for the first 10 …

China’s Services Activity Jumps as Stimulus Boosts Local Demand
1 week, 2 days ago

China’s Services Activity Jumps as Stimulus Boosts Local Demand

Live Mint  

China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in nine months while the manufacturing sector grew for a third straight month, signaling improving domestic demand after Beijing’s stimulus blitz. “But the boost probably won’t last more than a few quarters, with Trump likely to follow through on his tariff threat next year and persistent structural imbalances still weighing on the …

'Not a good thing': Expert warns cars may become pricier if Trump gets his way
1 week, 5 days ago

'Not a good thing': Expert warns cars may become pricier if Trump gets his way

Raw Story  

Consumers shopping for a new car in 2025 are being warned to buckle up for higher prices once President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month as potential impacts from his trade policies are beginning to come into focus. Trump has vowed to slap heavy tariffs on all foreign-made goods once he returns to the White House next month, and auto …

Trump tariff threats trigger supply chain ‘freak out’
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump tariff threats trigger supply chain ‘freak out’

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. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump’s continuing threats of massive tariffs are sparking …

Americans 'seem to be catching on' to harsh reality of Trump's campaign pledge: columnist
1 week, 6 days ago

Americans 'seem to be catching on' to harsh reality of Trump's campaign pledge: columnist

Raw Story  

Americans are starting to wise up to the harsh reality that President-elect Donald Trump has no plan – and never did – to cut prices and bury inflation woes, according to a Washington Post columnist. And that could result in an expensive four years for consumers – many of whom fearing high prices are already stocking up on goods, Catherine …

'Would be heartbreaking': Retailers warn Trump could wreck next Christmas with toy tariffs
2 weeks ago

'Would be heartbreaking': Retailers warn Trump could wreck next Christmas with toy tariffs

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is vowing to slap heavy tariffs on all foreign-made goods once he reassumes the presidency next year, and some retailers are warning that could be bad news for children who are expecting their favorite toys next Christmas. CBS News reports that The Toy Association, an industry organization, has found that nearly 80 percent of American toys are …

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 …

'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 …

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Americans rush to buy cars, appliances before Trump's new tariffs

China Daily  

NEW YORK -- Americans are scrambling to stock up on cars, appliances and other big-ticket imports in anticipation of new tariffs from the Donald Trump administration, a spending spree that could reignite the very inflation buyers are hoping to avoid, reported The Washington Post on Thursday. "President-elect Trump has vowed to enact widespread tariffs as soon as he takes office …

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 Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Will Reportedly Block the US Government and Military From Buying EVs

Wired  

The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously thought. According to Reuters, which has seen transition team documents, the Trump team wants to abolish EV subsidies, claw back federal funding meant for EV charging infrastructure, block EV battery imports on national security grounds, and prevent the federal government and the US military from …

US families to bear brunt of new tariffs
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US families to bear brunt of new tariffs

China Daily  

Families in the United States could soon have to pay thousands of dollars more for furniture, clothes, cars, electronics and household items imported from China and other key trading partners if US President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a new round of tariffs, according to economists and trade organizations. Mary Lovely, professor emeritus of economics at the Maxwell School of …

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods

CNN  

New York CNN — It’s not March 2020, but it sure feels a lot like it for Herschel Wilson. “We certainly don’t know if we’re really getting this global tariff thing, and certainly not on day one,” he said, referring to Trump imposing tariffs on all imported goods when he takes office on January 20. For instance, Stanley Black & …

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods

CNN  

New York CNN — It’s not March 2020, but it sure feels a lot like it for Herschel Wilson. “We certainly don’t know if we’re really getting this global tariff thing, and certainly not on day one,” he said, referring to Trump imposing tariffs on all imported goods when he takes office on January 20. For instance, Stanley Black & …

China’s weak consumption drags on economy as Trump tariff threat looms
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China’s weak consumption drags on economy as Trump tariff threat looms

CNN  

Beijing Reuters — China’s industrial output growth quickened slightly in November, while retail sales disappointed, keeping alive calls for Beijing to ramp up consumer-focused stimulus as policymakers brace for more US trade tariffs under a second Trump administration. “China’s economic policies have been amazingly consistent in promoting manufacturers over consumers despite clear signs of lasting weakness,” said Dan Wang, a …

US manufacturers are stocking up on imports ahead of tariffs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US manufacturers are stocking up on imports ahead of tariffs

Live Mint  

U.S. manufacturers are stockpiling imported parts and raw materials in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump imposing new tariffs next year. U.S. industrial manufacturers and consumer-packaged-goods companies are buying up critical parts and raw materials, such as emulsifiers and flavor enhancers, driving up demand, according to GEP, a supply-chain software company that gathers the data. U.S. businesses are giving priority to …

The climate cost of Trump’s tariffs
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The climate cost of Trump’s tariffs

Raw Story  

Shortly after he was elected, Donald Trump announced an economic gambit that was aggressive even by his standards. “The consensus on the first round of Trump tariffs is that generally did not improve American productivity,” said Alex Muresianu, a senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, a right-leaning think tank. They didn’t achieve much.” The recently threatened tariffs would ratchet …

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
4 weeks ago

US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — The Biden administration plans to raise tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businesses. The notice from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said tariffs on Chinese-made solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% and duties on certain tungsten products will increase to 25%, effective on Jan. 1, following …

The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses
4 weeks ago

The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses

NPR  

The possibility of tariffs in Trump's second term is dividing U.S. businesses President-elect Trump has called for sweeping tariffs on all imports. HORSLEY: McClelland is counting on Trump's tariffs to raise the price of those imported aluminum goods and give him and other domestic manufacturers a fighting chance. HORSLEY: Even Mark McClelland, the aluminum manufacturer who's rooting for tariffs, admits …

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan
4 weeks ago

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan

CNN  

New York CNN — Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research. “President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts American workers first by re-shoring American jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, …

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan
4 weeks ago

Here’s what could get significantly more expensive under Trump’s tariff plan

CNN  

New York CNN — Import taxes are set to spike under the incoming Trump administration, forcing Americans to pay more for everything from foreign-made sneakers and toys to food, according to new research. “President Trump will work quickly to fix and restore an economy that puts American workers first by re-shoring American jobs, lowering inflation, raising real wages, lowering taxes, …

New inflation numbers threaten Trump and GOP's plans for tax cuts and tariffs: report
4 weeks ago

New inflation numbers threaten Trump and GOP's plans for tax cuts and tariffs: report

Raw Story  

New Labor Department data released Wednesday showed stubborn inflation continued, which could make it difficult for President-elect Donald Trump and his GOP allies to pass certain legislation they've planned. While the consumer price index increased 2.7 percent in November from 2023, it was also larger than September's 2.4 percent rise, The Washington Post reported. "While Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s …

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s proposed tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada could benefit India - Report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 10 : India has a significant opportunity to capitalize on export prospects resulting from expected trade disruptions by upcoming US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, says a report by Shriram Mutual Fund. The report outlined how Trump's proposed tariffs on top US import partners--China, Mexico, and Canada--could lead to trade diversion, benefiting countries like India. It said, …

Are fears of higher tariffs leading you to stockpile goods?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Are fears of higher tariffs leading you to stockpile goods?

CNN  

New York CNN — From the very moment President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office on January 20, he’ll be able to levy tariffs on imports from other nations. On that day, he has already vowed to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods. These tariffs have …

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here’s how China plans to fight back

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports when he takes office, a move that would deepen a trade war he started six years ago. Trump kicked off a trade war in 2018 by imposing 25% tariffs on imports from China — including industrial machinery, cars, auto parts and television cameras. Last week, the U.S. expanded …

Trudeau on Trump's tariffs: Americans "beginning to wake up" to the cost
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trudeau on Trump's tariffs: Americans "beginning to wake up" to the cost

Salon  

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he will retaliate if President-elect Donald Trump enacts tariffs on Canada — and it would make life a lot more expensive for Americans. “Trump got elected on a commitment to make life better and more affordable for Americans, and I think people south of the border are beginning to wake up to the …

Fact-check: Donald Trump’s latest claims on tariffs, murders and more
1 month ago

Fact-check: Donald Trump’s latest claims on tariffs, murders and more

Al Jazeera  

In a December 8 interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, United States President-elect Donald Trump elaborated on plans for removing people illegally residing in the country and imposing tariffs on trade partners – and made some false claims to support them. On his plans to carry out mass deportations, Trump said he would start with people convicted of crimes and …

Tariffs bad for business, bad for US firms and consumers, and bad for all trading partners: China Daily editorial
1 month ago

Tariffs bad for business, bad for US firms and consumers, and bad for all trading partners: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

This photo taken on Jan 19, 2023 shows the US Capitol building in Washington, DC, the United States. To those worrying about the uncertainties heralded by a new incoming United States administration and the president-elect's unpredictability, there is one thing at least that is predictable: He will continue wielding the baton of tariffs. On the campaign trail, he told US …

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts
Trending News
1 month ago

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts

China Daily  

The wave of tariff hikes proposed by United States President-elect Donald Trump would harm global livelihood and economic growth, while it can't help resolve the country's domestic economic issues, global experts said. They made the remarks at the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum held in Beijing on Wednesday, where experts discussed the potential global impact of Trump's return …

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts
Top News
1 month ago

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts

China Daily  

US President-elect Donald Trump The wave of tariff hikes proposed by United States President-elect Donald Trump would harm global livelihood and economic growth, while it can't help resolve the country's domestic economic issues, global experts said. They made the remarks at the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum held in Beijing on Wednesday, where experts discussed the potential global …

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts
Top News
1 month ago

Trump tariffs to harm growth: Experts

China Daily  

US President-elect Donald Trump The wave of tariff hikes proposed by United States President-elect Donald Trump would harm global livelihood and economic growth, while it can't help resolve the country's domestic economic issues, global experts said. They made the remarks at the 9th China Global Think Tank Innovation Forum held in Beijing on Wednesday, where experts discussed the potential global …

Trump "can't guarantee" his tariffs won't raise prices for American families
Top News
1 month ago

Trump "can't guarantee" his tariffs won't raise prices for American families

Salon  

President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday said he “can’t guarantee” that American consumers won’t pay higher prices under his proposed tariff plan in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “I can’t guarantee anything. I can’t guarantee tomorrow,” Trump told NBC News host Kristen Welker after she asked him whether he could guarantee American families won’t pay more if he chooses …

Donald Trump 'Can't Guarantee' Tariffs Won't Cost Americans More
1 month ago

Donald Trump 'Can't Guarantee' Tariffs Won't Cost Americans More

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his plan to impose sweeping tariffs on America’s top trade partners won’t hurt people’s pocketbooks. I can’t guarantee tomorrow.” But during his first major interview since November’s election, he told host Kristen Welker he still believed imposing tariffs on goods from China, Canada, Mexico and beyond would “cost Americans nothing,” contrary …

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have : Consider This from NPR
1 month ago

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

The enormous consequences Trump's tariffs could have Enlarge this image toggle caption Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images You never know if president-elect Donald Trump is bluffing, but when you have billions of dollars on the line, you have to take him seriously. So car companies took notice, when Trump announced a plan for huge new …

What Items Should You Buy Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In?
1 month ago

What Items Should You Buy Before Trump's Tariffs Kick In?

Huff Post  

Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty Sharp tariff proposals could cause prices of apparel, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods to spike “significantly” next year, according to the National Retail Federation. Bloomberg via Getty Images “There’s still a lot of uncertainty about what goods might face new tariffs, and even when tariffs are implemented, their impact on consumer prices …

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?
Trending News
1 month ago

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

CNN  

New York CNN — President-elect Donald Trump appears keen on launching a simultaneous trade war with America’s three biggest trade partners: Mexico, China and Canada. In Trump’s ideal world, these higher tariffs would directly boost domestic manufacturing, since US businesses would be able to avoid tariffs entirely. Cars With Mexico the top source of US motor vehicle imports, European nations …

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?
Trending News
1 month ago

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

CNN  

New York CNN — President-elect Donald Trump appears keen on launching a simultaneous trade war with America’s three biggest trade partners: Mexico, China and Canada. In Trump’s ideal world, these higher tariffs would directly boost domestic manufacturing, since US businesses would be able to avoid tariffs entirely. Cars With Mexico the top source of US motor vehicle imports, European nations …

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

Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs

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. Small business owners say they're waiting to see what …

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

Small business owners brace for Trump’s proposed tariffs

Associated Press  

Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office. Small business owners say they’re waiting to see what final form the tariffs take, but are bracing for higher costs that they may in turn need to pass on to consumers. Laurel Orley, cofounder and CEO of …

Opinion: Trump promised to raise taxes, but Biden and Congress could tie his hands
1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion: Trump promised to raise taxes, but Biden and Congress could tie his hands

LA Times  

Coal is loaded onto a barge near the U.S. Steel Corp. facility in Clairton, Pa. During President-elect Donald Trump’s first term, he enacted tariffs on steel from most countries, which he claimed served national security. Although these tariffs would have significant implications for the federal budget and household finances, there is little to stop Trump from unilaterally enacting these taxes …

What to buy now before Trump’s tariffs kick in
1 month, 1 week ago

What to buy now before Trump’s tariffs kick in

CNN  

New York CNN — During this busy holiday shopping season, some bargain hunters may be wondering if this is the ideal time to stock up on items before they could cost a lot more. But a 10% across-the-board import tariff, plus the additional 60% on Chinese goods, could cause the price of a new smartphone to rise by 26% to …

What to buy now before Trump’s tariffs kick in
1 month, 1 week ago

What to buy now before Trump’s tariffs kick in

CNN  

New York CNN — During this busy holiday shopping season, some bargain hunters may be wondering if this is the ideal time to stock up on items before they could cost a lot more. But a 10% across-the-board import tariff, plus the additional 60% on Chinese goods, could cause the price of a new smartphone to rise by 26% to …

Fox News anchor suggests people need to get ‘realistic’ about Trump tariffs: ‘Who’s going to pay for that? We are!’
1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News anchor suggests people need to get ‘realistic’ about Trump tariffs: ‘Who’s going to pay for that? We are!’

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. Read our privacy policy Fox News anchor Julie Banderas was “realistic” on Thursday about …

Trump's tariffs could cost American families $2,600 more a year
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's tariffs could cost American families $2,600 more a year

Firstpost  

Even as US President-elect Donald Trump has pitched tariffs as the solution to everything, tariffs are most likely going to raise the cost for average American families and reduce their after-tax incomes, according to economists Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, US, July 27, 2024. On the campaign …

King’s gambit: What Trump’s threats of big tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico tell us
1 month, 1 week ago

King’s gambit: What Trump’s threats of big tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico tell us

Firstpost  

Trump has little respect for America’s vaunted exceptionalism and does not get the tenets of strategic altruism. Trump’s threat of piling tariff on Canada, Mexico and China – America’s three largest trade partners – and his promise of enacting the executive order on Day 1 of his return to office has sparked a tsunami of reactions. In each case, however, …

Cars to fruit: The goods set to get pricier under Trump’s tariff plans
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Cars to fruit: The goods set to get pricier under Trump’s tariff plans

Al Jazeera  

US president-elect’s proposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico would raise the prices of numerous products. The three countries are the US’s largest trade partners, accounting for 43 percent of imports last year worth more than $1.3 trillion, according to the US Census Bureau. The US also imported about $537m worth of spirits from Canada last year, including $200m in …

Trump's Tariffs In His First Term Did Little To Alter Economy — But This Time May Be Different
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's Tariffs In His First Term Did Little To Alter Economy — But This Time May Be Different

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens during a campaign rally at Santander Arena, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Reading, Pa. via Associated Press Trump also posted on Monday that Chinese imports would face additional tariffs of 10% until Beijing cracks …

Wall Street’s response to more tariffs: Been there, done that
1 month, 1 week ago

Wall Street’s response to more tariffs: Been there, done that

Live Mint  

Wall Street isn’t thrilled about the return of Donald Trump’s tariff threats. His newly proposed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico—the U.S.’s two largest trading partners—would add 0.8 percentage point to a key inflation gauge next year if just half of the costs are passed on to consumers, according to a Deutsche Bank analysis. The two countries, along …

5 things to consider buying before new tariffs take effect
1 month, 1 week ago

5 things to consider buying before new tariffs take effect

CNN  

New York CNN — While there’s a lot we don’t know about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff plans, at least one thing is pretty certain: Tariffs will go up. These are goods that people need, and higher prices are not helpful.” Video game consoles The price of a new gaming console could go up by nearly 40%, just taking into account …

Discover Related