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Sellers of dog leashes and mom gear hope court rulings lead to tariff relief

5:00am May 30, 2025

Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.

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U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war

1:13pm May 10, 2025

The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war that has frazzled financial markets.

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Ahead of trade talks, Trump says an 80% tariff on China 'seems right'

4:21am May 09, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

Trade negotiators from the U.S. and China are starting talks this weekend in Switzerland. These are the first high-level trade talks between the two countries since President Trump returned to the White House.

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China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests

11:08am April 21, 2025

The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.

Stock Markets Open Thursday Morning After President Trump Announces New Reciprocal Tariffs

Dow Jones plunges over 2,200 points as tariff carnage roils global markets

10:31am April 04, 2025

Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.

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As global tariff tensions rise, here's the latest on U.S. trade with top partners

2:54pm March 13, 2025

President Trump has upended global markets by imposing tariffs on imports from several of America's top trading partners. Here's what to know.

At a housewares expo in Chicago, talk keeps turning to price hikes from tariffs

11:53am March 06, 2025

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.

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Trump shifts date for Canada and Mexico tariffs — again

5:00am February 27, 2025

by Danielle Kurtzleben

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.

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Trump puts Canada and Mexico tariffs on hold

11:32am February 03, 2025

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

1:48am December 06, 2024

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.