World reacts to Trump tariffs with ire, dismay and confusion
Global markets and political leaders from much of the world have been reacting to President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Global markets and political leaders from much of the world have been reacting to President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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- Stocks sink in another brutal day, as Trump's tariffs send global shockwavesInvestors, businesses and consumers all seem terrified of how President Trump's tariffs could upend the global economy.
- Trade war escalates as China hits back with 34% tariffs on all U.S. goodsAnalysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
- A 'beacon' or a 'roulette'? Chinese America watchers see opportunities and pitfallsSome of China's America watchers see opportunities for their country in the United States' retreat from international institutions. Others see distractions and pitfalls.
- Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of TrumpFormer Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.
- Morning news briefBusinesses and markets reeling from Trump's expanded trade war, small retailers in the U.S. react to the new Trump tariffs, Trump downplaying the role of far-right activist in firings of NSC staff.
- Canada trucker protest organizers found guilty of mischiefThe February 2022 protests, dubbed the Freedom Convoy, were sparked by a Canadian government vaccine mandate for truck drivers crossing the U.S.-Canada border.