February
Trump threatens EU with 25pc tariffs on all goods
The president took aim at the European Union, saying it “was formed to screw the United States” as he held his first Cabinet meeting that Elon Musk also joined.
Trump says tariffs on Canada, Mexico ‘going forward’
The president reiterated his view that the United States had been mistreated by its neighbours and allies.
Trump plans 25pc tariffs on cars, pharma, chip imports
The US president provided more details about his expected next levies that will hit specific sectors and widen his trade war.
This film has 13 Oscar nominations. Why does everyone hate it?
Since Emilia Perez debuted on Netflix last year, there has been plenty of backlash on multiple fronts that has marred its pathway to Oscar glory.
Ford, Coke hit as Trump’s metal tariffs cause ‘chaos and confusion’
Executives across America are grappling with uncertainty and price volatility even before aluminium and steel levies come into effect.
The Australian farmers set to benefit from Trump’s trade war
Australian almonds, wine and beef could be among biggest gainers from US tariffs as countries turn to cheaper markets. The weak Australian dollar also helps.
Trump lumps allies in with enemies in tariff chaos
US tariffs on steel and aluminium look likely to embroil Australia. What’s an under-pressure Anthony Albanese to do when a president doesn’t care about impact on allies?
Mexico tries to tame ‘monster’ cartels to please Donald Trump
President Claudia Sheinbaum faces hurdles in fighting drug violence to placate the US.
Trump’s hardliners seize control in 72 hours of trade chaos
The US president’s brinkmanship with Canada and Mexico shows he and his new economics team are willing to take risks to get his way on the economy.
Expect Trump’s trade war to leave more bite marks next time
The quick apparent resolution will encourage Trump to keep strong-arming other friends and foes into doing whatever by threatening their access to the American market.
Why China may be relishing Trump’s tariff showdown
By targeting allies and neighbours with tariffs, the US is playing into the hands of China.
Trump pauses trade war on Mexico, Canada
Mexico and Canada have agreed to Donald Trump’s demands to tighten up illegal immigration and drug trafficking in exchange for pausing sweeping tariffs.
Trump is using tariffs as a weapon, no matter the cost
The US president’s use of tariffs against China in his first term is now in full bloom as a general panacea to impose on even close US allies for a range of problems.
Market panic may be the best protection against Trump’s tariff war
Investors were sure the “Art of the Deal” schtick would mean import duties would be avoided. Now they face a world of “uncontrollable chaos”.
Trump says EU tariffs will be next
Trump’s latest comments leave little room for optimism of an agreement to avoid a North American trade war that may spread across the world.
What real promise to make people better off would look like
The prime minister’s “narrative” glosses over the key lesson of the past three years; it’s impossible to improve living standards without meaningful reform.
‘We didn’t ask for this’: Trudeau slams Trump as trade war erupts
Canada and Mexico braced for economic turmoil and laid out a retaliation plan after Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on almost everything the US imports.
‘Trade war on steroids’: Trump launches markets gamble
The president bets he can achieve his aims through tariffs without igniting inflation or a sell-off in American stocks.
Trump to impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China this weekend
The president said there was nothing the three countries could do to prevent the tariffs from going into force. He also said EU imports would be next.
January
Google Maps to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’
The Trump administration declares that the Gulf of Mexico has been renamed, making good on a campaign promise.