Wall Street is mixed amid Trump’s new tariff deadlines
Wall Street opens flat as investors digest Trump’s latest tariffs on Japan, South Korea, and others set to begin Aug. 1 despite Monday’s dip.
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on 12 other nations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of the various […]
Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel from 25% to 50%
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods. Trump spoke at U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works–Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh […]
China retaliates as Trump’s tariffs affect world markets
BANGKOK (AP) — Countries and industries were scrambling Friday to respond as President Donald Trump‘s latest tariffs hikes upend global trade and world markets. China responded to the 34% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from China by announcing it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10. […]
Youngkin to meet with Taiwan’s president
Amid rising tensions with China, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on his first international trade mission this month. Youngkin will travel to Taipei City, Taiwan; Tokyo; and Seoul, South Korea, from April 24 to April 29, according to a Tuesday news release. “I’m excited to represent the commonwealth in […]