Service sectors make up the vast bulk of the American economy, which gives trading partners some clout in trade negotiations.
Month: April 2025
How Countries Reacted to Trump’s Tariffs
China vowed countermeasures and the E.U. promised a unified response, while Britain and Japan refrained from immediate retaliation.
Trump Took a Wrecking Ball to Southeast Asia’s Role as an Alternative to China
Punishing tariffs on Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and others in the region threaten their position as major manufacturing hubs for the American market.
Pressing Assault, Israel Shifts the Goal Posts in Gaza
Israel wants to squeeze Hamas into releasing the dozens of hostages still held in the enclave. But other objectives have since emerged.
Russia’s Escape From Trump’s Tariffs Raises Questions
The Trump administration says sanctions imposed on Moscow mean the U.S. does little trade with Russia, but questions persist about the motivations.
The Fallout from Trump’s Reign of Tariffs
Global markets were in a tailspin on Thursday as policymakers and trade partners expressed dismay over president’s latest trade-war salvo.
Trump’s Tariffs Pose a New Threat for Germany’s Stagnant Economy
President Trump’s trade war adds another challenge to the incoming government’s attempts to revive Europe’s biggest economy.
Live Updates: China and Europe Vow to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs
Investors’ shock at the size of the levies sent markets in Asia sharply lower. Experts warned that the global economy could be upended.
A Stunned World Reckons With Economic Fallout From Trump’s Tariffs
Not even America’s closest trading partners were spared by a policy broadside that spooked investors and left policymakers scrambling to formulate responses.
Live Updates: China and Europe Vow to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs
Investors’ shock at the size of the levies sent markets in Asia sharply lower. Experts warned that the global economy could be upended.