As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners
President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.
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At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs
The Inspired Home Show in Chicago draws housewares industry insiders from all over the country to network and show off their latest gadgets. This year, they're making plans to cope with tariffs.
Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs — again
Little about how Trump discusses tariffs is normal — not only because he threatens tariffs on a weekly, even daily, basis, but also because it's often unclear if or when those tariffs will happen.
Trump puts Canada and Mexico tariffs on hold
U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will be put on hold for 30 days.
Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China
With his nomination, Trump is leaning on a former business executive-turned politician to serve as the administration's envoy to America's most potent economic and military adversary.
Labor dispute stops Canadian rail freight and could cause economic disruption in U.S.
Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that may bring economic disruption in Canada and the U.S.
Why Western leaders are warily watching the German leader's trip to China
As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz heads to China to meet with President Xi Jinping on Friday, he is under political pressure at home, and from Washington, to rethink Berlin's relationship with Beijing.
An economic perfect storm is battering emerging markets. Debt crises loom
With a strengthening dollar and rising commodity prices, developing nations are having a hard time paying their debts.
China's New Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law Sends A Chill Through The Business Community
It's not clear how often or how broadly Beijing will use the law. But by complying with U.S. sanctions on China, businesses could face tough sanctions in China as a penalty for doing so.
Businesses Try To Navigate The World's Coronavirus Cargo Pileup
There was a rush of commerce after China reopened. But then demand in the West for many goods dropped, with businesses closing and consumers staying home as the pandemic spread.