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Tariffs
Aside from Trump tariffs, steel and aluminum have little in common
Feb 10, 2025
The metals are paired as targets for import duties, but they serve different markets. Domestic steel has spare capacity, aluminum not so much.
Why China's tariff reaction included an investigation into Google
Feb 5, 2025
The tech giant’s flagship search engine, along with YouTube, have been largely unavailable in China for years.
Tariffs are looming. But a lot of things are shaping oil prices this year.
Feb 4, 2025
Thanks to abundant supply and fairly flat demand, oil prices are forecast to fall — unless tariffs and geopolitics get in the way.
Gold is rushing from London to New York
Feb 3, 2025
Companies' efforts to get ahead of possible U.S. tariffs on metals is causing a shortage of the valuable element in the United Kingdom.
Unpacking some of Donald Trump's first executive orders
by
David Brancaccio
and Nic Perez
Jan 21, 2025
Trump promised tariffs on Day One. None have been announced so far.
How politics could derail the world economy in 2025
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Jan 10, 2025
Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group says a volatile Mideast, Russian disruption and a strained U.S.-China relationship could all prove harmful.
American companies are already pivoting ahead of Trump's proposed tariffs
Dec 27, 2024
Many companies are rushing to stock up and insulate themselves from likely higher import duties under Donald Trump's second presidency.
For public good, not for profit.
Why tariffs will hurt American consumers and fail to compensate for tax cuts
by
Janet Nguyen
Dec 13, 2024
Tariffs are a tax that American companies pay to the U.S. government when importing goods. To make up their bigger tax bill, those companies tend to hike prices.
Searching the world for hat manufacturers
Dec 12, 2024
This past spring, Eric Bauer bought the Turner Hat Company, but looming tariffs have thrown a wrench in his plans for the company in 2025.
Violin maker crafts a strategy to deal with tariffs
Nov 20, 2024
With import charges looming, Wesley Rule, owner of Knoxville Fine Violins, is considering alternatives to Chinese-made instruments.