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Trump’s tariff tactics carry higher economic risks than during his first term

When Donald Trump started the biggest trade war since the 1930s in his first term, his impulsive combination of threats and import taxes on U.S. trading partners created chaos, generated drama -- and drew criticism from mainstream economists who favor free trade

The Independent UK

Trump’s opening tariff salvo will hurt US consumers − following through on Canada, Mexico threats will increase the price pain

If U.S. voters reelected Donald Trump hoping for relief from higher prices, his recent threats to impose tariffs on America’s three largest trade partners might make them think again.

The Conversation

Trump’s tariff gambit: As allies prepare to strike back, a costly trade war looms

On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to slap steep tariffs on imports from key American trading partners – 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China. His stated reason? To curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking.

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Who are immigrants to the US, where do they come from and where do they live?

Undocumented immigration is a key issue in American politics, but it can be hard to nail down the basic facts about who these immigrants are, where they live and how their numbers have changed in the past few decades.

The Conversation

'El Mini Lic,' Whistleblower Who Revealed Key Secrets of the 'Chapitos,' Sought To Rejoin Sinaloa Cartel Before Being Arrested

According to Luis Chaparro, the FBI decided to advance El Mini Lic's arrest due to hints that he was trying to rejoin the Sinaloa Cartel and flee back to Mexico

Latin Times

Emilia Pérez: the film’s wildly unrealistic representation of Mexican narco-violence and trans lives is insulting

You would think that Jacques Audiard’s 13-time Oscar-nominated Emilia Pérez was the most watched film of the year given the discussion it has generated. The Mexican-set, French-made film’s opening weekend in Mexico tells a different story.

The Conversation

Mexico Deploys Troops To Northern Border With US

Mexico deploys troops to US border to enhance security and combat drug trafficking, following an agreement with the Trump administration.

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ICE Removes Mexican Fugitive Wanted For Rape In Mexico

ICE successfully removes Mexican fugitive Raymundo Rojas Bacilio, a repeat offender wanted for rape, emphasizing the importance of cross-border law enforce...

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Trump's North American Trade War Accomplished Nothing

Canada and Mexico agreed to keep doing things they were already doing, and Trump revealed that he cannot be trusted with unilateral tariff power.

Reason

Critics Slam Schumer's Response To Trump's Trade War Threats

Criticism of Schumer's reaction to Trump's trade threats, focusing on potential impacts of tariffs on beer, avocados, and cheese.

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Goldman Sachs says Trump's tariffs could bruise stocks, estimating every 5-percentage-point increase would slash S&P 500 earnings per share by 1%–2%

Before the U-turn on tariffs, Goldman Sachs said “there is a substantial probability that the tariffs on Canada and Mexico will be temporary.”

Fortune

What is motivating Trump’s reckless trade war?

The point is to show the world – not just Canada and Mexico – that he’s willing to mete out big punishments

The Guardian - US

Mexico's President Sheinbaum Disagrees With Canada's Terrorist Label

Mexico's President Sheinbaum responds to Canada's terrorist group designation for cartels amid US trade tensions, emphasizing collaborative solutions for f...

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What do China's new tariffs on U.S. mean for consumers

The impact on U.S. consumers are likely to be limited so far, but experts warn of a looming ‘tit-for-tat trade war’

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Trump, China's Xi Set To Speak On Tariff Battle

US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to speak by phone on Tuesday, just hours after slapping tariffs on each other's economies in an escalating trade war.

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on Trump: ‘Dismantling the government like he’s hacking away at a stolen Benz in a chop shop’

Late-night hosts discuss president’s trade war on Canada and Mexico and mass purges of government officials

The Guardian - UK

In this Trump era of shakedown diplomacy, everything has a price

Friends and allies of the US president will say his recent tariff threats delivered quick wins, but he may find there are no winners in a trade war

Latin Times

Republican Lawmaker Admits 'Concession' Trump Got from Trudeau in Exchange for Ending Trade War Is Not New: 'At Least He's Reiterated It'

A Republican lawmaker revealed that developments made in a trade agreement between US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are not novel developments, but just reiterations of previously added clauses to the agreement.

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Lean Hog Futures Prices Were Hit Hard by the U.S.-Mexico Trade Row. Will Hog Bulls Again Show Resilience?

The threat of tariffs against Mexico sent April lean hog futures falling on Monday.

Reason

Town Uses Eminent Domain To Stop Private Affordable Housing Project

Johnston, Rhode Island, Mayor Joseph Polisena promised to "use all the power of government" to stop the privately financed 252-unit project.

Latin Times

Cartels Reportedly Give Green Light To Members To Attack U.S. Border Patrol With Drones And Explosives

The El Paso Sector Intelligence and Operations Center issued a series of warnings to agents operating in the area given the development

The Independent UK

£136m tequila profits hit and higher mining costs: How might Trump’s tariffs affect UK companies?

Diageo are a UK-based drinks company which imports from Mexico into the States, meaning a large potential hit to their bottom line

Al Jazeera

What tariffs are China imposing on the US – and why are they significant?

China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it’s leaving room for negotiation.

Al Jazeera

Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China explained visually

Mexico, Canada and China account for more than 40 percent of total goods traded with the United States.

Latin Times

Hegseth Warns The U.S. 'Reserves The Right' To Move Against Cartels Inside Mexico: 'We Hope They Step Up'

"We want them to secure their own territory and sovereignty, but we reserve the right to protect our own sovereignty as well," said the Secretary of Defense

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