Tag: Economic policy
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
WASHINGTON -- The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday could...
Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays
TOKYO -- Asian shares mostly rose Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time...
After talking tough during campaign, Trump appears to ease up on China
WASHINGTON -- On the campaign trail last year, President Donald Trump talked tough about imposing tariffs as high as 60% on Chinese goods...
Trump's tariff threat worked on Colombia, but his plans for Canada and Mexico carry higher stakes
WASHINGTON -- Having already forced Colombia to accept deportees by threatening a 25% tariff, President Donald Trump is readying the same move against...
Japan's exports hit record high, but trade deficit continues
TOKYO -- Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year, the Finance Ministry reported...
Global shares trade mixed in a muted reaction to the U.S. inauguration
TOKYO -- Global shares were mixed in a muted reaction Tuesday to the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. France's CAC 40 gained...