Republicans Warn Trump: Mexican Tariffs Will 'Jeopardize Passage' of USMCA
The trade deal requires approval of Congress, meaning Trump still needs to win over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before the measure can pass—something tariffs with Mexico won't help. Now, even Republicans are expressing doubts.
Calling Farmers 'Patriots' Doesn't 'Pay the Bills,' GOP Senator Says
"One in five jobs in Iowa is tied directly to trade," Senator Joni Ernst said. "Most of that is around the farming sector, our agricultural sector. So it is very tense times."
IMF Debunks Donald Trump's Tariffs Claim
The president has repeatedly stated Washington raises "hundreds of billions of dollars" in tariffs from China.
Farmers Reject Trump's $16 Billion Bailout; Call It 'Poor Remedy for Trade'
"While the aid package will help farmers pay their bills, this is not a long-term solution to the damages caused by lost markets," the Illinois Farm Bureau said.
Donald Trump Blames Obama, Bush, Clinton for China Deficit
The president told Fox News that Beijing "took advantage of us for many, many years."
Fox News Legal Analyst Says Trump Violated 'Separation of Powers'
"It is dangerous when presidents write their own laws, impose their own taxes, spend money how they want and Congress looks the other way," Andrew Napolitano, Fox News' senior judicial analyst, said.
Farmer Who Voted for Trump Says He'll 'Never Vote for Him Again'
"This is survival at this point. I mean, for a lot of operations it is a survival thing," Iowa farmer Robert Ewoldt said.
Vulnerable Republicans Begin to Break With Trump on China Tariffs
"I love the position we're in," Trump told reporters. "It's working out really well."
Who Is Paying for the China Tariffs? It's Not Beijing
Research shows that U.S. consumers and businesses, not China, ultimately bear the true cost of the president's trade war.
GOP Sen.: Americans Hurt by Trade War Should Remember Soldier 'Sacrifices'
Senator Tom Cotton said U.S. farmers and consumers who feel the pinch of President Donald Trump's trade war with China should consider the "sacrifices" made by soldiers fighting abroad or buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Chinese Media Explains That Trump's Tariffs Will 'Hurt the U.S. Economy'
"The perception that China cannot bear it is a fantasy and misjudgment," an op-ed in The Global Times argued.
MSNBC Host Says Trump Has 'Completely Trashed' Traditional Republican Views
"I'm so amused by people who come up to me and say: 'You used to be a Republican and I used to support your views,'" Joe Scarborough said. "I say: 'Well, my views haven't changed."
China Will Be 'Kung Fu Master in Response to U.S. Tricks': Former Official
Wei Jianguo said the U.S. will face "problems of a historic nature" if it does not change course.
Trump Economic Official Admits Americans 'Will Suffer' From China Tariffs
"In fact, both sides will pay in these things," National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow argued.
George Conway Mocks Trump's 'Easy' Suggestion For Avoiding Tariffs on China
"Precisely the sort of economic wisdom you'd expect," George Conway tweeted.
U.S.-China Trade War: Beijing Vows 'Necessary Countermeasures' Over Tariffs
President Donald Trump raised the tariff on $200 billion of imports from China amid frustrated trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
Which Foods Could Become Pricier After New Tomato Tariffs?
Pizza, salad, soup. All these things could soon get more expensive thanks to new tomato tariffs from the Commerce Department.
Farmers 'Losing Their Patience' With Trump's China Trade War: GOP Senator
The president is escalating his trade war with China and says he will raise tariffs, but farmers under pressure are voicing concerns, according to Republican senators.
Trump Wrongly Claims China, and Not U.S. Companies, Pay Tariffs: Economists
Economic analysts, including the White House's own adviser, appeared baffled by President Donald Trump's China tariff claim Sunday that China — and not U.S. companies — are paying billions in tariff costs.
Chinese Media: Fruit 'Not Yet Ripe' For U.S. Trade Deal
"At this moment, patience is probably the most important thing," the editorial in The Global Times said.
Trump Thinks New Tariffs Can Stop Migrants and Drugs
"Mexico understands that we're going to close the border or I'm going to tariff the cars," the president said.
Trump's Negotiating Style Won't Work With China
Kevin Rudd, Australia's former prime minister, said President Donald Trump's off-the-cuff negotiating style might create roadblocks in the ongoing trade war with China.
Tariffs 'Hurt the Economy,' Gary Cohn Says
The U.S. economy has reportedly lost billions of dollars due to its ongoing trade disputes.
Americans' Favorability of China, Saudi Arabia Drops
The number of Americans who view the countries favorably declined by 12 percent.
China Exaggerated GDP Growth Data by 2 Percent: Report
The new research came at a time when Chinese leaders were already battling a slowing economy. This week, Beijing officially lowered its growth target.
Trade Deficit Hits Record High Despite Trump Policies
The overall trade deficit has risen to a record $891.2 billion, the highest in the country's 243-year history.
Donald Trump Opens Another Front in Trade War
The Office of the United States Trade Representative stripped India and Turkey of their preferred trade status.
Donald Trump Delays Tariff Hike on China
The trade war between the United States and China has cast a shadow on global markets.
Trump Trade War to Cost U.S. Farm Exports $1.9 Billion
"The share of total U.S. agricultural exports to China in value terms is projected to be 6 percent, down sharply, with China falling from the top market in 2017 to fifth place," USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson said.
China Developing New Stealth Jets
"These new bombers will have additional capabilities, with full-spectrum upgrades compared with current operational bomber fleets," a report from the Defense Intelligence Agency revealed.