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Associated Press News |
The new tariffs — coming on what Trump has called “Liberation Day” — is a bid to boost U.S. manufacturing and punish other countries.
Bloomberg L.P. |
Trump announced the steepest American tariffs in more than a century, with a 10% tariff on all exporters to the US and even higher duties on some 60 nations.
Reuters |
U.S. drinkers will pay more for cocktails, champagne and foreign beers, brands will disappear from bar menus and jobs will be lost on both sides of the Atlantic as a result of U.S. President Donald T...
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Financial markets declined markedly after President Donald Trump unveiled steeper-than-expected retaliatory tariffs.
This policy change is stirring a mix of reactions among consumers and experts alike, leading many to wonder what financial impact this could have on their everyday lives.
President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have sent markets spiraling, and analysts are horrified at the possibility that America could slip into a recession mere months after the economy posted solid jobs and inflation numbers.
Millions of Americans hold retirement accounts. But the President's new tariffs could have impacts on later life savings.
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva expressed concerns over US tariffs, stating they pose a significant risk to global growth. She urged the US to collaborate with trading partners to mitigate trade tensions,
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The announcement fulfilled the president's vow to punish countries he says have treated the U.S. unfairly. Trump was upbeat Thursday morning, posting on Truth Social that "the operation is over!
The head of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) warned that President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will “drive inflation” and “kill jobs,” risking a recession in the U.S. Trump announced his
Trump could be purposely keeping inflation high to devalue the national debt, some experts believe.