Trump commerce nominee says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs, vows stronger China tech curbs
President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, said on Wednesday that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming U.S. tariffs if they act swiftly to close their borders to fentanyl,
Trump holds off on immediate China tariffs, could enact 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1
On the campaign trail, Mr Trump promised a 10 per cent to 20 per cent charge on all imported goods and 60 per cent on Chinese products. He also vowed a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico, and an additional 10 per cent duty on Chinese goods.
Trump says new 10% tariff on China could come by Feb. 1, repeating November pledge
Markets were cautiously optimistic after Trump took a lighter approach to China on Monday. That sentiment lasted a day.
Trump commerce pick says Canada, Mexico can avoid tariffs
President Donald Trump's commerce secretary nominee Howard Lutnick said at his U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday (January 29) that Canada and Mexico can avoid looming tariffs if they act swiftly stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.
Commerce Nominee Defends Trump Tariffs and Promises Strong Stance on China
Howard Lutnick, the financier President Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across-the-board” tariffs and was grilled about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday.
Trump gave Beijing a one-day break before saying he could hit China with tariffs starting in February
US President Donald Trump had threatened 60% tariffs on Chinese goods on his campaign trail.
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China at start of presidency
On the campaign trail last year, President Donald Trump talked tough about imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods ...
Mexico Is Getting Ready for Trump. Here’s What’s Different This Time.
President Claudia Sheinbaum is detaining more migrants, seizing more fentanyl and positioning her country as a key ally ...
Tariffs are coming: Trump says he's looking at 10% tax on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump said from the White House that he's looking at a 10% tariff on imports from China. He pushed Xi ...
Morning Bid: China’s AI challenger puts investors on edge
U.S. stock futures steadied, the dollar ticked higher and tech stocks in Asia slid on Tuesday following a wave of selling as ...
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The early days of the Trump administration, as viewed from China
But don’t be misled by the aggrieved tone of this commentary. China’s leaders must be quietly satisfied with Mr Trump’s start ...
Foreign Affairs12h
The Price of Trump’s Power Politics
It is now a weapon being used against us.” Trump’s skepticism about U.S. support for Ukraine and Taiwan, his eagerness to ...