‘I fully support my president, but it’s tough to defend’ tariffs, said one soybean farmer, who is at a competitive disadvantage overseas.
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Foreign money diverts from U.S. as Trump hardens trade stance
Foreign direct investment in U.S. businesses and factories plunged in 2017 and is falling this year.
As tariff clashes begin, Federal Reserve sees signs of early damage
The U.S. and China are set to add taxes to imported goods in an unprecedented commerce battle that could rattle markets, cripple trade and sour relations.
Hog wild and loyal: Maine Harley owners aren’t fazed by Trump’s threats
A sampling finds little anger over tariff-related shifting of some production overseas, as long as bikes sold here are U.S.-made.
Trump threatens Harley-Davidson with taxes ‘like never before’ and eventual collapse
The Milwaukee-based company said Monday it came to its decision because of retaliatory tariffs it faces in an escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and the European Union.
EU prepares to slap tariffs on American products
And the highest-stakes fight still looms if the conflict beween the U.S. and China escalates.
Trump threatens new tariffs on Chinese imports, in another step toward trade war
The president says that if China retaliates, he will add yet more tariffs.
Bad news for Maine: Lobster on China’s list of retaliatory tariffs
The country is one of the biggest markets for premium seafood, and Maine is home to most of America’s lobster fishery.
U.S. trade visit to China could delay import tariffs
The underlying frictions between the world’s two largest economies will take much longer to resolve.
China’s president warns against ‘Cold War mentality’ amid trade skirmish
In an economic forum speech, Xi Jinping pledges market openness and takes a veiled swipe at Trump’s ‘America First’ policies.