Tariffs

BRICS nations push back as Trump warns of tariffs

4:22pm July 07, 2025

by Carrie Kahn

Leaders of the BRICS group of emerging economies meeting for their annual summit had hoped to downplay any differences with the U.S. But even a toned down group proclamation drew the ire of President Trump.

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavit Holds Press Briefing At The White House

Trump sends letters with new tariff rates on goods to 14 countries, with more to come

5:00am July 07, 2025

The leaders of Japan and South Korea were the first to get letters on Monday that informed them of the new tariff rates.

Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax

2:01am June 30, 2025

President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country."

Here comes the bridal gown tariff

5:00am June 29, 2025

How much extra would you pay to see your dream come true? It's always a big question for wedding-planning couples. Now, there's a new twist courtesy of U.S. trade policy.

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President Trump Speaks On Recent Supreme Court Rulings At The White House

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Big beautiful bottleneck: Trump's high-stakes week at home and abroad

5:00am June 28, 2025

From trade talks to the fate of his legislative agenda, what happens over the next 10 days or so, domestically and abroad, could come to define Trump's presidency.

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The U.S. and China have agreed on a framework to resolve their trade disputes

10:00pm June 10, 2025

After two days of talks in London, the U.S. and China have agreed in principle on a framework to carry out an agreement they reached on resolving their trade disputes last month, Chinese state media said.

President Trump Holds "Make America Wealthy Again Event" In White House Rose Garden

Wall Street CEOs are cycling through the five stages of tariff grief

5:00am June 10, 2025

As they process President Trump's chaotic tariffs and other economic policies, some of the country's most powerful CEOs are moving from denial and bargaining to public anger and depression.

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Port Of Oakland Sees Almost 15% Decrease In Shipments For April After Tariffs Enacted

Trump tariff revenue soars 78%. Who's paying them?

5:00am June 09, 2025

Tariff collections are up sharply in the last two months. Congressional forecasters say tariffs could help reduce the federal debt, but they'll also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

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Schumer, Senate Democrats Discuss Trump Tariffs

Sen. Tim Kaine says Trump's tariffs could reduce federal debt, but at what cost?

6:50am June 06, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy.

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Trump and Xi talk on the phone, their first call since the tariff war began

10:06am June 05, 2025

It's the first known call between the two leaders since Inauguration Day — and the first time they've spoken since tariffs began ratcheting up.