Tag: Economic policy

China's exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts

HONG KONG -- China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring potential weakness in trade at a...

Argentina’s Milei marks one year in office. Here's how his shock measures are reshaping the economy

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- When libertarian President Javier Milei assumed office one year ago, Argentine supermarkets were marking price increases on an almost...

Trudeau says Americans are realizing that Trump's tariffs on Canada make life a lot more expensive

TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday Americans “are beginning to wake up to the reality that tariffs on everything from...

Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy

BANGKOK -- China’s top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang...

Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and promises swift immigration action

WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump said he can't guarantee that his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won't raise...

Small business owners brace for Trump's proposed tariffs

Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office....