Protectionism (Trade)

Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.

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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.

Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble

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President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.

Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.

Trump’s New Tariffs Could Strain Collection of Customs Fees

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Importers will have to make changes to pay new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, and government agencies will need more resources to enforce the fees.

Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect

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The S&P 500 added to recent losses in early trading. German automakers, many of which have plants in Mexico that make vehicles that are sold in the United States, were especially hard hit.

Warren Buffett Rebukes Trump’s Tariffs Plan in CBS Interview: ‘Act of War’

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The rebuke of President Trump’s tariff plans came just days before sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico were expected to go into effect.

What’s Behind Trump’s Love-Hate Relationship With Canada

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Canada is one of the United States’ largest trading partners, but President Trump wants to either take it or leave it.