Nonpartisan Analysis:
“U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview” – Congressional Research Service
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Mon, Feb 10, 2025:
Trump sets 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum as trade war grows – Bloomberg
Fri, Feb 7, 2025:
Trump says he plans to announce reciprocal tariffs next week, will affect “everyone” – Bloomberg
Behind Closed Doors, Trudeau Says Trump Threat to Take Over Canada Is Real; Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a talk with business leaders, said Canada’s wealth of critical minerals are behind Mr. Trump’s comments about making its northern neighbor a U.S. state. – NYT
Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost items from China – The Hill
Wed. Feb 5, 2025:
USPS, in reversal, resumes accepting packages from China and Hong Kong – WP
Ford CEO warns tariffs could cost auto industry billions – Bloomberg
Tues, Feb 4, 2025:
Chinese stocks drop as USPS suspends parcels from China, Hong Kong – Bloomberg
China hits back against Trump’s tariffs with targeted actions including 10-15% levies on US energy, agricultural tools; Beijing imposed a 15% levy on less than $5 billion of US energy imports and a moderate 10% fee on American oil and agricultural equipment on Tuesday – Bloomberg
Mexico and Canada reach last-minute deal with Trump to avert trade war – NYT
China hit back against US tariffs with levies on US energy exports and farm machinery, an antitrust probe into Google, and restrictions on Chinese exports of key minerals, effective Feb. 10 – WSJ
Mon, Feb 3, 2025:
Trump says tariffs on goods imported from the EU are next – NYT
China in focus after Trump tariffs on Mexico, Canada delayed – Bloomberg
Trump announces 30-day pause on US tariffs on Canada – CNN
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico for one month – CNN
Trump halts tariffs on Mexico as it rushes troops to border – Mexico
Mexico to add 10,000 border troops as US delays tariffs – Bloomberg
Putin enjoying fissures in the NATO alliance praises Trump tariffs – CNBC
Sun, Feb 2, 2025:
The dumbest trade war fallout begins – WSJ editorial board
Trump’s brutal tariffs far outstrip any he has imposed before – Economist
Sat, Feb. 1, 2025:
Here’s what could get more expensive with Trump’s new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China – WP
“Mexico is the largest source of imports to the United States, followed by China and Canada. Together they account for 43 percent of the $3.1 trillion in goods that are imported.”
Trump imposes steep tariffs on Mexico, Canada, China – NYT
Trump announces significant new tariffs on Mexico, Canada & China, sparking retaliatory actions–CNN
Trump slaps tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China – CNBC
Fri, Jan 31, 2025:
Tariffs: Trump is “gambling that taxing American companies for imported goods will ultimately punish the countries that make stuff Americans want — and bring those nations to the negotiating table. But it’s a risky bet that could easily backfire on American consumers and the economy.” CNN
Trump threatens widening trade war as first tariffs loom Saturday – WSJ
China, Canada, Mexico promise tariffs on U.S. exports in response – NYTimes
From avacados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home – AP
Thurs, Jan 30, 2025: Trump warns Canada, Mexico tariffs are coming on Saturday – The Hill
“I’ll be putting the tariff of 25 percent on Canada and Mexico, and we will really have to do that because we have very big deficits with those countries,” Trump said. “Those tariffs may or may not rise with time.”
Mon, Jan 27, 2025: Trump renews universal tariff threat – Bloomberg
Mon, Jan 27, 2025: Johnson vows “no daylight” between Congress, Trump on tariff-immigration threats – Politico
Sun, Jan 26, 2025: Trump aides want to hit Mexico, Canada with tariffs before talks – 25% import levy could go into place as soon as Feb 1 – WSJ
Sat, Jan 25, 2025: Trump tariffs are a wealth killer – WSJ Andy Kessler
“We will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens,” President Trump declared in his inauguration speech. Adam Smith is turning in his grave. Tariffs destroy wealth. No matter, Mr. Trump said he may slap 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Feb. 1 and 10% on China….new Trump tariffs will raise prices and restrict other countries from affording our high-margin exports—drugs, phones, planes and many software and artificial-intelligence services….Tariffs are coming. Expect retaliation and inflation—precisely why tariffs don’t work.”
Wed, Jan 22, 2025: Here’s what will get more expensive from 25% tariffs on Mexico, Canada – CNN
Tues, Jan 21, 2025: How could Trump’s tariffs affect the U.S., Canada and Mexico? NYTimes
Tues, Jan 14, 2025: Trump says he’ll create “External Revenue Service” to collect tariffs, foreign revenues – CNBC
Mon, Jan 13, 2025: Trump team studies gradual tariff hikes under emergency powers – Bloomberg
Thurs, Jan 9, 2025: With protective trade policies, America risks isolation – WashPost
Thurs, Dec 12, 2024: “With Trump’s second term approaching, China is signaling how it will counter his promised tariffs. In recent days, Beijing has launched a regulatory probe into U.S. semiconductor champion Nvidia, threatened to blacklist a prominent American apparel maker, blocked the export of critical minerals to the U.S. and squeezed the supply chain for drones.” – WSJ
Here’s what could get more expensive under Trump’s tariff plans – CNN
Sun, Dec 8, 2024: Trump “can’t guarantee” Americans won’t pay more with tariffs – Politico
Tues, Dec. 3, 2024: What is a tariff; who pays tariffs, and what is the impact? – Investors.com
Sun, Dec. 1, 2024: Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries – CNN
Tues, Nov. 26, 2024:
Trump’s tariffs, explained – WashPost
Trump says he will hit China, Canada and Mexico with new tariffs in response to illegal migration and drug trafficking – FT
Trump’s threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers – AP