Follow the latest news on the tariffs and other Trump administration moves. Leaders for Canada, Mexico, and China, including Justin Trudeau, respond after President Donald Trump imposes tariffs.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer predicts Trump tariffs will drain New Yorkers’ wallets
“Everything you were promised during the election is out the window if these tariffs go through,” said U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer.
Company faces backlash for clicking employee photos in toilet and sharing them
A Shenzhen-based company, Lixun Diansheng, has sparked widespread outrage after secretly photographing employees in the restroom and posting the images publicly as punishment for spending too much …
What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs on China—and How Beijing Is Responding
China has reiterated its threat to take “necessary countermeasures” following Trump’s decision to impose 10% tariffs on China.
China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs
China has reiterated it could take “necessary countermeasures” after U.S. President Donald Trump decided to impose a 10% tariff on China for allegedly doing too little to stem the production of …
LME approves warehousing in Hong Kong, a gateway for metals to China
The London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday approved Hong Kong as a warehouse delivery point, seeking to boost access to mainland China, the world’s biggest metals consumer.
Chinese company secretly monitors employees in toilets, workers shamed for ‘excessive’ bathroom time
A Shenzhen-based company drew public outrage for secretly photographing employees during bathroom breaks and punishing them for taking too long. Image …
China to propose restoring 2020 ‘Phase 1’ trade deal with US, WSJ reports
China’s initial proposal to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will centre on restoring the Phase 1 trade deal signed in 2020 during Trump’s first term, the Wall Street …
Trump says Americans may feel ‘pain’ in trade war with Mexico, Canada, China
President Donald Trump said the sweeping tariffs that he has imposed on Mexico, Canada and China may cause “short term” pain for Americans as global markets reflected concerns the levies could …
Taiwan and China need peace given ‘multifold changes’ internationally, president says
Taiwan and China need to talk to each other to achieve peace given the “multifold changes” in the international situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, calling for dialogue instead …
Japan Auto Stocks Skid After Trump Hits Mexico, Canada, China With Tariffs
Japanese auto stocks fell sharply after new U.S. tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China raised concerns about their U.S. sales of cars made in the North American trading partners and a further …
Beijing Prepares Its Opening Bid to Talk Trade With Trump
As the White House fires a 10% tariff salvo, China sees room to negotiate.
Panama pledges to end key canal deal with China, work with US after Rubio visit
Panama’s José Raúl Mulino announced that his country would not renew its agreement with China’s Belt and Road Initiative following a visit from Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
