Trump Says a Recession Would Be Worth It, but Economists Are Skeptical
President Trump and his advisers say his policies may cause short-term pain but will produce big gains over time. Many economists are skeptical of those arguments.
Customs (Tariff)
Trump’s Unwelcome News to Auto Chiefs: Buckle Up for What’s to Come
President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.
How Trump’s Tariffs Affect U.S. Farmers
Retaliatory tariffs are hitting U.S. farmers hard, particularly in states that voted for Trump. Ana Swanson, an Iowa native who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, explains how retaliatory measures from countries like China and Canada affect the agriculture industry and what it means for the economy.
Stocks Rebound After S&P’s Fall Into Correction, but Trump Tariffs Keep Markets on Edge
The gains couldn’t overcome steep losses earlier in the week, and the S&P 500 remained in negative territory. President Trump’s tariff policy kept markets on edge.
Hope for a Trump Energy Boom Is Marred by Anxiety About Tariffs
Energy executives meeting in Houston expressed concerns about President Trump’s trade and economic policy even as they praised him and his administration.
Trump Expands Trade Threats in Global Game of Chicken
Trade wars with allies could spiral as the president tries to get trading partners to back down from retaliation with new threats of his own.
Trump’s Tariff Threat Sends French Wine and Champagne Makers Reeling
Industry representatives warned that a 200 percent tax on European wines and spirits would halt shipments to the United States and wipe €4 billion off France’s trade balance.
Trump Threatens 200 Percent Tariff on Champagne and Wine From Europe
The president said he would impose the levies if the European Union does not walk back plans to place retaliatory tariffs on whiskey and other U.S. products.
Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing
The president offers many reasons for imposing tariffs, including revenue, leverage over competitors and job creation. But history suggests a more complex history.
Takeaways From the Irish Leader Micheál Martin’s Visit With Trump
In a meeting with Ireland’s prime minister, President Trump gave no hint of backing down from actions that have caused fissures in the trans-Atlantic alliance.