Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a confusing mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, leaving America’s biggest trading partners baffled and angry.
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Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
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
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.
Oil Prices Fall After OPEC Plus Affirms Plan to Raise Production
The Saudi-led cartel said its members would start gradually pumping more oil in April.
Trump Made English the Official Language in a Country With 350 of Them
President Trump’s executive order puts his “America first” stamp onto the nation’s speech.
Trump Turns Up Trade Pressure on China After Beijing Fails to Come Running
China is still cautiously trying to figure out what Trump wants. The president has threatened big tariffs in response to the inaction.
With a Letter From King Charles, Starmer Was Welcomed Into Trump’s Court
The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, presented President Trump with a royal invitation and scored several political wins. But his top goal — a security guarantee for Ukraine — remained elusive.
Amy Klobuchar Can’t Stop Talking About Eggs. We Asked Her Why.
Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Minnesota Democrat, says that “eggs are emblematic” of President Trump’s failures so far to tackle the cost of living.
UK’s Starmer to Meet Trump With a Boost on Defense and Pleas for Ukraine
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain, fresh from announcing a boost to military spending, is flying to Washington for a high-stakes visit.
C.D.C. Suggests Terms Like ‘Health Equity’ Are Off-Limits, Then Backtracks
President Trump’s attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are making life difficult for some public health officials, who view eliminating racial disparities as part of their mission.