U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump's tariff war
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'
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.
China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests
The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.
Dow Jones plunges over 2,200 points as tariff carnage roils global markets
Investors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.
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.
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.