Trump tariffs

US President Donald Trump has declared an immediate halt to all ongoing trade discussions with Canada in response to a televised ad criticizing the tariffs he implemented against the country. The commercial, funded by Ontario’s provincial government, featured a quote from former President Ronald Reagan—widely regarded as a conservative icon—stating that tariffs "hurt every American." Reacting on social media, Trump denounced the ad as "FAKE" and "egregious,"

Last week, China's Ministry of Commerce issued "Notice No. 62 of 2025". Unlike ordinary administrative updates, this one has disrupted the delicate trade truce between China and the United States. The announcement outlined broad new restrictions on rare earth exports, strengthening China’s hold over the global supply of these key materials—reigniting concerns in Washington about China’s strategic economic position. China dominates the rare earth processing industry, which is

US President Donald Trump has stated that his broad tariffs on international imports are designed to stimulate job creation at home, strengthen the national economy, and contribute to federal revenues through increased duties. However, several analysts have cautioned that these measures might encourage exporters to direct their business to other countries such as China, potentially causing prices to climb for American consumers. According to agricultural brokers interviewed by the BBC, there

Last week, Donald Trump introduced a bold tariff proposal that threatened to disrupt the global trade network and strain long-standing partnerships with America's allies. However, a major portion of that plan has now been placed on hold. The president opted to delay increased tariffs on most countries for 90 days, while forging ahead with a more confrontational approach toward China. Does this partial retreat bring Trump any closer to achieving his objectives on trade? Here’s a breakdown