Trump Aides Defend His Tariffs Amid Global Blowback
The president’s top advisers acknowledged President Trump’s sweeping tariffs could raise prices but said an economic adjustment that would ultimately benefit American workers was overdue.
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Stocks Slump Ahead of Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Carmakers’ declines extended in after-hours trading on the news of 25% tariffs on imported vehicles. The drop reflected concerns about inflation.
Stocks Slump Ahead of Trump’s Expected Auto Tariffs
The drop reflected market volatility fueled by President Trump’s whiplash on trade and concern that sweeping tariffs could reignite inflation and slow 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.
Stocks Rise After Tariffs on Car Imports are Delayed
The S&P 500 jumped about 1.2 percent on Wednesday, after two days of declines. Shares of automakers rallied.
Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
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.
Stocks and Mexican Peso Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
German automakers, many of which have plants in Mexico that make vehicles that are sold in the United States, were especially hard hit.
Stocks Post Biggest Loss of the Year on Trump’s Tariff Plans
The S&P 500 fell 1.8 percent on Monday after President Trump doubled down on plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting Tuesday.