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. Top News · Feb 4, 2025
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 · Feb 4, 2025
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 · Feb 4, 2025
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... Top News · Feb 4, 2025
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’ The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
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. International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025
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 - US · Feb 4, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025
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. Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025
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. Barchart · Feb 4, 2025
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. Reason · Feb 4, 2025
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 Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025
£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 The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025
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 · Feb 4, 2025
Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025 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 · Feb 4, 2025 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
RideApart · Feb 4, 2025 Could Harley-Davidson or Other Motorcycle Manufacturers Move To India? [UPDATE February 4, 2025: Late on the evening of February 3, the Trump administration announced a 30-day pause on tariffs against both Canada and Mexico.
The Conversation · Feb 4, 2025 Trump’s trade war is forcing Canada to revive a decades-old plan to reduce U.S. dependence After threatening Canada and Mexico with illegal tariffs, and Canada with annexation, United States President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off on imposing tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days. This decision came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Trump and committed to strengthening border security.
Latin Times · Feb 4, 2025 Asian Stocks And Peso Rise On Trump's Mexico, Canada Tariff Delay Markets from Japan to New York were sent tumbling Monday after news at the weekend that Trump had signed off 25% duties against Mexico and Canada, fanning concerns for the stuttering global economy.
Fortune · Feb 4, 2025 Trump crying wolf over tariffs has already convinced Wall Street that threats will be short-lived An eleventh-hour deal achieved President Trump’s political aims, but Wall Street remains concerned that tariffs will become a permanent threat in negotiations.
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025 Updated travel warning for Mexico spring break destinations A security alert has been issued due to ‘gun battles’ and IEDs
International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025 Tequila Maker Diageo Axes Sales Target On Trump Tariffs Diageo, the maker of Guinness stout and Johnnie Walker whisky, scrapped Tuesday a key performance target with President Donald Trump's tariff plans set to sour its US sales of tequila and Canadian spirits.
Digital Camera World · Feb 4, 2025 GoPro – best at avoiding tariffs, or has it made a catastrophically bad bet here too? GoPro says it is well placed to beat tariffs (and perhaps steal a march over our favorite action camera) but maybe Mexico was the wrong bet?
The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2025 Jon Stewart lambasts Trump’s trade war with Canada: ‘We used to fight Nazis’ ‘We’re picking a fight with our most reliable and pleasant friend? The labradoodle of allies?’ joked Stewart
Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025 Drinks giant Diageo says trade war could wipe $200 million off profits The drinks giant is scrapping its 5% to 7% “medium term” sales target