Tariffs led to the worst economic own-goal of all time. Now Trump is repeating it
Donald Trump’s tariff agenda is a near-repeat of America’s trade agenda of the 1930s. That did not end well for anyone.
Democracy Dies in Dumbness
Until Donald Trump, no president has been so ignorant of the lessons of history, so incompetent in implementing his own ideas ...
How Do Tariffs Work?
Tariffs are a means for one country to wrangle better trade terms with another country and to protect domestic manufacturing.
Trump’s tariff threats caused the VIX to surge. Is it a momentary spike or the start of a global contagion?
The CBOE Volatility Index has spiked more than 80% since President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Wall Street’s “fear gauge,” ...
Why a strategist with a nose for stock market crashes is nervous
InvesTech Research’s Jim Stack has called more than his fair share of downturns. He predicted Black Monday and warned clients ...
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Isolate America
Global markets are reeling from the escalating trade war sparked by President Donald Trump’s irresponsible rhetoric and unpredictable behaviour, harming even America’s staunchest allies.
Trump’s Tariffs and the Backlash From Other Countries, Explained
In his latest move, President Trump said he would impose an additional 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, as he ...
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The principles of fair and open trade should prevail in these challenging times
Soon after Donald Trump was sworn in for a second tenure as America 39;s President, the world experienced a sudden explosion ...
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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Typically, tariffs are a percentage of a product's value. A 20% tariff on Chinese goods means a product worth $10 (£7.76) has an additional $2 charge. Firms may choose to pass on some or all of ...