Protectionism (Trade)

What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech

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For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at Congressional Democrats.

Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs

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The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.

Read the Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech to Congress

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In a speech to Congress in his first weeks in office, the president laid out his vision to remake U.S. policy on the military, trade, immigration and foreign aid.

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.