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U.S., UK to announce trade pact, Trump’s 1st deal since tariffs began
Trump said the deal would be a “full and comprehensive one that will cement the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom for many years to come.”
Ford Motors cites tariffs for hiking prices on some Mexico-made vehicles
Ford earlier this week said U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war would add about US$2.5 billion in costs for 2025, though expects to reduce exposure by about US$1 billion.
U.S. trade deals could come this week after tariff talks: Trump official
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress the administration is currently negotiating with 17 major trading partners that have made offers on trade.
Trump threatens tariffs on movies, but experts say it may not be so simple
U.S. President Donald Trump has set his sights on Hollywood, threatening tariffs and other policies to discourage companies from making films abroad.
The costs to own a car in Canada are rapidly rising, in addition to tariffs
The costs involved in car ownership continue to rise at a rapid rate, and U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could create a snowball effect.
Apple says most devices will come from India, Vietnam to avoid U.S. tariffs
Apple's earnings for the first three months of the year topped Wall Street's expectations thanks to high demand for its iPhones, and the company said tariffs had a limited effect.
Trump, China trade conflicting statements on trade talks, raising confusion
Trump asserted in an interview and in exchanges with reporters Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place.
Canadians see U.S. relationship as just as bad as with Russia: survey
According to polling, Canadians say their relationship with the United States has sunk to levels comparable to that of Russia and China, and citing Trump's actions.
U.S.-China trade war not ‘sustainable,’ Trump’s treasury secretary says
Trump, who wouldn't say if he agreed with Scott Bessent, also said he had "no intention" of firing the chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, after previously suggesting he would.
JD Vance visits Italy for tariff talks, Good Friday service at Vatican
The White House and Meloni's office on Friday issued a joint statement that said U.S. President Donald Trump would visit Italy “in the very near future.”
The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges
The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.
Hong Kong ‘suspends’ U.S. package shipments over ‘bullying’ tariffs
Hong Kong says its postal service will no longer handle packages being shipped to the U.S. by sea or by air in the latest reaction to the trade war between China and the U.S.
History can help us try to understand Donald Trump’s tariffs, professor says
While the 1930 Smoot Hawley Tariff act was mentioned as a beacon of hope for Americans by Donald Trump, history show's the law's history has become misconstrued over time
World markets rally after Trump gives tariff exemption to electronics
U.S. President Donald Trump said electronics such as computer chips, smart phones and laptops won’t face the same U.S. import duties as some other products.
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, which could keep prices down for popular consumer electronics in the U.S.