How Trump's economic wishlist could reignite inflation
Trump uses non-incumbent status to criticize Biden on inflation, while proposing inflationary economic policies like universal tariffs and lower interest rates. [ more ]
How Biden's Trade War With China Differs From Trump's
President Biden maintained and escalated Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with a focus on high-tech industries like electric vehicles, differing in the goal of increasing production and jobs. [ more ]
Biden Claps Back At Trump Criticism After Leveling Sweeping New Tariffs On China
President Biden announced new tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum, electric vehicles, batteries, and critical minerals to ensure fair competition and boost American manufacturing. [ more ]
Biden promises to keep US Steel a totally American company' amid review of Japanese takeover plan
President Biden pledges to block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company to maintain it as an American-owned and operated company. [ more ]
President Biden plans to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to protect American producers, emphasizing the intersection of trade policy and reelection strategy. [ more ]
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum adding to tensions with Beijing
The Biden administration plans to impose new tariffs on various Chinese products, sparking tensions and potential retaliations between the two countries. [ more ]
Biden hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, solar cells, steel, aluminum - adding to tensions with Beijing
The Biden administration plans to impose tariffs on various Chinese products, aiming to address national security and economic stability concerns without significant inflation impact. [ more ]
Tariffs on Chinese EVs and solar cells will double as Biden shows his might in an election year
The Biden administration plans to impose tariffs on Chinese goods like EVs, solar cells, steel, and aluminum, amidst the U.S.-China trade tension and election-year politics. [ more ]
Biden, Competing With Trump to Be Tough on China, Calls for Steel Tariffs
President Biden announced plans to increase tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum, aiming to protect American workers and ensure fair competition. [ more ]
Why This Chinese EV Poses a Big Threat to the U.S. Auto Industry
Chinese low-priced EVs like the Seagull could disrupt the global auto industry, challenging traditional automakers and potentially setting new trends. [ more ]
Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs on China. It Might Not Work
The US announced 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs and batteries to protect American industry from unfair competition and boost domestic electric vehicle development. [ more ]
Opinion | Don't Slam the Door on Inexpensive Chinese Electric Vehicles
The new tariffs on Chinese imports, especially electric vehicles, are seen as a way to protect American manufacturers but are criticized for making EVs unaffordable for middle-class consumers. [ more ]
Few Chinese Electric Cars Are Sold in U.S., but Industry Fears a Flood
The new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by the Biden administration reflect concerns within the American automotive industry about China's competitive advantage in producing cheap EVs. [ more ]
Opinion | No, Donald Trump, Biden's Economy Is Not Like Weimar Germany's
President Biden is facing inflation, but it is not comparable to hyperinflation experienced in Germany in 1923 as inaccurately described by Donald Trump. [ more ]
US announces higher China tariffs, including 100% for EVs DW 05/14/2024
The White House is increasing tariffs on Chinese goods due to 'unfair' trade practices, specifically targeting electric vehicles and various other products. [ more ]
US-China trade war: Why Joe Biden has raised the stakes DW 05/14/2024
The Biden administration announced increased tariffs on Chinese imports, primarily targeting Chinese electric vehicles, in an effort to address unfair trade practices regarding technology transfer and intellectual property. [ more ]
The Biden Administration announced increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, solar cells, steel, and aluminum to counter China's subsidies and safeguard American manufacturing jobs. [ more ]
Biden Will Raise Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Chips and Other Goods
President Biden is raising tariffs on Chinese imports, including key sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, to protect American industries and counter unfair Chinese competition. [ more ]
Biden announces new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, including electric vehicles
President Biden announces new tariffs on Chinese imports, including electric vehicles, to protect strategic sectors and address unfair trade practices. [ more ]
U.S. tariffs on $18 billion of goods aren't phasing China
China responds to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods with measured actions, showcasing confidence and a shift in approach compared to previous trade tensions. [ more ]
Mexico, the winner of the geopolitical battle between China and the United States
Mexico has surpassed China as the main exporter to the United States due to geopolitical tensions and the U.S. desire to reduce dependence on Chinese goods.
The growing rivalry between China and the United States, along with tariffs and supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, have contributed to the shift in trade. [ more ]
Biden cranks up the heat on China with wall of tech tariffs
The Biden administration announced Chinese tariff hikes on semiconductors, solar cells, batteries, and EVs in response to unfair trade practices. [ more ]
Krugman: Preparing for the dangers of a second China shock
President Joe Biden's administration is also implementing protectionist measures, challenging the traditional free-trade stance.
Biden's tariffs on Chinese goods are a strategic move to prevent a second 'China shock' and safeguard key aspects of the administration's agenda. [ more ]
Biden's administration is not a free-trade purist and is imposing tariffs to protect the U.S. economy against potential threats like a surge of Chinese imports. [ more ]
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars from Britain
The European Union plans to postpone strict local-content rules that would have led to costly tariffs on cars traded between the EU and UK starting Jan. 1.
This removes the threat of tariffs on the export of EU electric vehicles to the UK and vice versa. [ more ]
Indian delegation in UK for final push on free trade agreement
India and UK are negotiating a free trade agreement to boost trade between the two countries.
Issues such as post-study work visas, immigration, and cutting tariffs on exports of cars and whisky are key points of discussion during the FTA negotiation. [ more ]
Why the EU now plans to delay post-Brexit tariffs on electric vehicles
The European Commission is likely to propose a three-year delay on post-Brexit tariffs on electric cars.
Carmakers fear that exports between the UK and EU would be hit by 10% tariffs due to rules of origin aiming to reduce China's dominance of the global battery industry. [ more ]
EU set to suspend Brexit tariffs on EVs for three years in major boost for car industry
The European Commission is likely to propose a three-year delay in imposing a 10% tariff on electric vehicle sales between the EU and the UK, benefiting car industries in both regions.
Carmakers such as BMW, Volkswagen, and Stellantis have been lobbying for the temporary reprieve as they face potential job losses and disruption to operations if the tariff is implemented. [ more ]
Why the EU-Canada trade deal is a big deal DW 11/22/2023
CETA is a free-trade deal between Canada and the EU that has been provisionally applied since 2017.
The EU-Canada Summit on November 23-24 will highlight CETA's positive results and the strategic partnership on Critical Raw materials.
CETA eliminates or reduces tariffs on imported goods, mutually recognizes regulated professions, and imposes stricter enforcement of intellectual property. [ more ]