Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus
Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.
Trump just gave his clearest picture yet of what new tariffs could look like
President Donald Trump has been talking about tariffs for so long that it feels like we know exactly what’s coming. But we kind of have no idea.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Trump's Tariffs Hit US Growth Before, and Threaten to Again
Newly released transcripts from the Federal Reserve show just how much policymakers were scrambling to keep growth intact.
Factbox-All of Donald Trump's Tariff Threats
However, Trump's threats have changed over time, ranging from small levies to ones exceeding 200%, leaving other nations and businesses unclear of what is to come next. Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related threats.
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts amid Trump’s flurry of economic plans
Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.
New Trump tariffs could put even more downward pressure on economy because they’re less targeted
Trump has threatened still more tariffs, proposing 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada, an additional 10% on China and 25% on Colombia after that country initially refused deportation flights from the U.
U.S. dollar climbs after Trump says he wants 'much bigger' than 2.5% universal tariffs
The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday after President Donald Trump was quoted on Air Force One as telling reporters that he wanted to set universal tariffs at a "much higher" rate than the 2.5% that Treasury Sec.
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 ...
Copper Tariffs Would Short-Circuit An Already Challenging U.S. Electrification Build-Out
If Trump is fixed on luring manufacturing investment stateside by erecting a tariff wall, he should at least exempt imports ...
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Questions Whether U.S. Tariffs Will Really Be Imposed
We don’t think it’s going to happen really,” she said during her daily morning news conference on Wednesday, just days before ...
Canada braces for Trump’s tariffs
TORONTO — Roughly $900 billion in annual trade between Canada and the United States — and with it, traditionally chummy ...
Oil steady as markets await clarity on tariffs by Trump on Canada, Mexico
Oil prices were little changed in early trading on Thursday, as markets watched for tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump on ...
What are tariffs and how do they work?
Tariffs are in the news at the moment. But what are they? Tariffs are typically charged as a percentage of the price a buyer ...
Here’s what could get more expensive if Trump enacts tariffs this week
Tomatoes, T-shirts and cars are among the vast array of goods that could become pricier if tariffs pledged by President ...
Commerce secretary nominee Lutnick tells senators he favors tariffs, U.S.-based manufacturing
Howard Lutnick said tariffs are essential for supporting U.S.-based manufacturing and won't trigger inflation while ...
Howard Lutnick, Trump Commerce secretary pick, says it's 'nonsense' that tariffs cause inflation
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Commerce Department, Howard Lutnick, told senators the argument that tariffs ...
Donald Trump pledges sweeping tariffs on steel, semiconductors and other imports
President Trump said in the "very near future" he will impose tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, semiconductors, ...
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Tariffs Are a Costly Nonsolution to the US’s Social Crisis
In his first spate of executive orders following his inauguration, President Donald Trump stopped short of levying tariffs on ...