Trump Doubles Steel & Aluminum Tariffs, Allies Push Back
Trump’s move to double steel & aluminum tariffs to 50% has drawn ire from Canada and the EU, threatening to upend trade relations and spark a tit-for-tat standoff.
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Decoupling U.S. and Chinese mainland Economies Could Cost U.S. Billions
Fareed Zakaria warns that U.S.-Chinese mainland economic decoupling could shrink U.S. GDP by 1.4%, costing hundreds of billions annually and potentially spurring faster innovation in the Chinese mainland.
Trump’s “War Capitalism”: How Tariffs Fuel Global Tensions
Explore Trump’s “war capitalism”—a new era of tariffs reshaping global trade, risking recession and echoing 1930s protectionism in our interconnected world.
When Tariffs Backfire: From Farm Fields to Global Alliances
After 100 days of rising tariffs, U.S. farms face bankruptcy, factories close, and allies hedge. The Chinese mainland cuts duties for 43 least-developed countries, choosing bridges over walls.
Trump’s 100-Day Approval Plunge: Polls Show Lowest Start in More Than Seven Decades
New polls show President Trump’s 39% approval rating at 100 days—the lowest in more than seven decades—driven by economic and tariff concerns across global markets.
America’s Tariff Trap: From Smoot-Hawley to Today
Nearly a century after the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act deepened the Great Depression, America risks repeating its costly tariff mistakes in today’s interconnected economy.
Trump’s Tariff War Risks Sideling America in Global Trade
New data from the WTO and IMF warn that US tariffs could shrink trade flows, pushing America out of its global lead as imports and growth estimates are revised down.
Tariff Turmoil Shakes Global Economy: Will the Chinese Mainland Respond?
Tariff turmoil has unsettled trade and markets worldwide. We explore the missteps behind recent U.S. measures and how the Chinese mainland is plotting its next policy moves.
Tariff Wars Falter: U.S. Manufacturing’s Comeback Stalls
Tariff wars haven’t revived U.S. manufacturing: 90K factories lost since 1994, slow global growth ahead, and Americans question low‑pay factory roles.
IMF Warns Rising Tariffs Could Push Global Debt to Record Highs
The IMF warns that rising tariffs and market volatility could drive global public debt past 100% of GDP, with worst-case scenarios reaching record highs by 2027.