Trump floats possibility of tariff rebate checks
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U.S. President Donald Trump's August 1 deadline for trade partners to sign deals or face hefty tariffs is fast approaching, and investors are playing it cool. Stocks are near record highs and volatility is low,
Back-to-school shopping is kicking off earlier than usual as families rush to stock up and avoid potential tariff impacts. New data shows two-thirds of U.S. parents have already started buying supplies for the upcoming year.
A threatened 30% tariff on European wines would hurt many U.S. companies while hiking prices at home and in restaurants, industry experts warn.
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U.S. President Donald Trump sprang a double surprise on the copper market when he announced import tariffs of 50% effective next month.
European Union countries approved a package of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods that could start in August if no trade agreement is reached. The list covers more than $100 billion worth of annual U.S.
Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs are scheduled to go into effect on August 1 after a 90-day delay—just as American families begin back-to-school shopping—and could hike up the cost of consumer goods imported from other countries.
Brazil is scrambling to avert punishing 50% U.S. tariffs in a week's time, but high level talks are stalled and U.S. companies are reluctant to confront U.S. President Donald Trump over the issue, officials and industry leaders say.
It’s quiet ... a little too quiet,” writes Mark Haefele, chief investment officer of UBS Global Wealth Management.