Keywords: Tariffs


G20 trade ministers meet in Milwaukee amid tariff tensions

Trade ministers from the Group of 20 major economies are gathering in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for two days of discussions dominated by disagreements over tariffs, industrial competition and the future of global trade. Hosted by the United States, the meeting comes at a particularly difficult moment for......

Trump criticizes Canada as trade tensions deepen between Washington and Ottawa

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada amid an escalating trade dispute between the two neighboring countries, accusing Ottawa of treating American businesses unfairly and describing Canada in highly negative terms. Trump made the comments as Washington and Ottawa face renewed tensions......

Trump unveils $15 billion Iowa steel complex in major US manufacturing push

President Donald Trump has announced plans for a $15 billion steelmaking complex in eastern Iowa, a project that the White House and its developers describe as one of the largest steel investments in American history. The facility will be developed by Mesabi Metallics and is expected to become a major......

Global automakers turn to the US as competition intensifies

Global automakers are increasing their focus on the US market as competition and economic pressures reshape the international automotive industry. The shift comes as manufacturers face weaker conditions in some major overseas markets, particularly China and parts of Europe, while the United States continues......

Trump gives Xi Jinping a high-profile White House welcome as US-China tensions persist

US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a high-profile state visit aimed at maintaining a fragile period of relative stability between the world’s two largest economies. Xi’s September 23–25 visit is his first trip to the White House in more......

WTO warns AI-driven trade boom could prove vulnerable to tariffs

Artificial intelligence is emerging as an increasingly important driver of global trade, with commerce in AI-related goods recording strong growth in early 2026. However, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that the current surge could be vulnerable to escalating tariffs and broader trade tensions. WTO......

US and China fail to extend trade truce ahead of Xi’s Washington visit

The United States and China have failed to reach an agreement on extending their trade truce, leaving several key economic issues unresolved just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. The leaders are scheduled to hold their summit on September......

WTO warns global economic fragmentation could hit output and trade

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that escalating trade and geopolitical tensions among major economic powers could fragment the global economy into competing blocs, potentially carrying significant costs for global output and international trade. In its latest annual report, the WTO said......

Trump threatens tougher trade measures if Canada gains associate EU status

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington could impose significantly higher tariffs on European goods, or even suspend trade in certain sectors, if Canada moves toward becoming an associate member of the European Union. Speaking to reporters in North Carolina on Wednesday, Trump said the......