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News Articles: tariffs

People walk past a screen showing the CSI 300 Index at a shopping mall in Guangzhou, in southern China's Guangdong province.

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  • Business

China warns of 'countermeasures' against any deals that harm its interests

The comments come after reports that Trump is hoping to use tariff negotiations with other countries to isolate China.

April 21, 2025
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By:
  • John Ruwitch
Men repair the brakes on a truck in the parking lot of an auto parts store in Middletown, Ohio, in 2024. Prices of car parts, car repairs and car insurance are expected to rise if tariffs remain in place.

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  • Your Money

Tariffs threaten to push auto insurance rates even higher

Between the slate of tariffs currently in effect and proposed tariffs on car parts, the cost of car ownership is rising. And that's true even if you're not in the market for a vehicle.

April 18, 2025
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
China's economic growth in the first three months was driven in part by strong industrial activity and exports.

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  • World

China reports 5.4% GDP growth in 1st quarter, but analysts say tariffs will bite soon

Growth was driven partly by strong industrial activity and exports, before President Trump's punishing tariffs. Experts say these levies will hurt China's growth this year.

April 16, 2025
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By:
  • John Ruwitch and
  • Emily Feng
Containers pile up at Kwai Chung Container terminal in Hong Kong.

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  • Asia

Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffs

Hong Kong is caught in the middle of the trade disputes between the U.S. and China despite being a free port. The former British colony has trade and customs policies different from mainland China's.

April 16, 2025
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Port of Brunswick

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  • News

Georgia Chamber urges businesses to be 'proactive' as tariffs take effect

A new report by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce breaks down how President Trump's tariffs could impact Georgia businesses. 

Georgia Chamber urges businesses to be 'proactive' as tariffs take effect

April 14, 2025
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By:
  • Peter Biello
Stacks of U.S. lumber are stamped "Made in USA" and available for sale at Home Depot last month in Pasadena, Calif.

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  • National

Is it 'Made in USA'? The answer can be complicated

In a global economy, something called "substantial transformation" comes into play when the U.S. determines where a product is made.

April 14, 2025
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By:
  • Scott Neuman
A man chats on his phone at the booth for Huawei at the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing, in November 2024.

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  • Politics

Trump mulls semiconductor levies after lifting reciprocal tariffs on electronics

Trump targets Chinese technology with 20% fentanyl tariff and eyes semiconductors in a "National Security Tariff Investigation" over coming months.

April 13, 2025
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By:
  • Luke Garrett
Versions of the new Apple iPhone 16 are displayed at an Apple store in in Manhattan Beach, Calif., on April 8.

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  • Business

Smartphones and computers are now spared from Trump's reciprocal tariffs

The exemption comes amid worries of how President Trump's steep new tariffs will affect American tech companies that rely on supply chains in China, like Apple.

April 12, 2025
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By:
  • Juliana Kim
Thrift stores, like this one in Charlotte, N.C., could see an uptick in sales amid economic woes. But experts say supply could also become an issue.

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  • Business

Will tariffs drive more people to shop secondhand? It's a mixed bag, experts say

This moment of economic uncertainty could drive more Americans to buy used. But experts say secondhand stores won't be immune from tariffs either.

April 11, 2025
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) attend a cabinet meeting at the White House on April 10. Trump on Thursday warned of the "transition cost" from his tariff policies, as Wall Street stocks fell again over the worsening trade war with China.

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  • Politics

4 takeaways from the week: In a world that craves stability, Trump brings the chaos

President Trump's trade war sent global markets reeling this week. How Trump has handled tariffs shows the farthest thing from stability and predictability. A look at this and three other takeaways.

April 11, 2025
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By:
  • Domenico Montanaro
From left: the president, a record breaker, genetically modified wolves.

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  • National

What ELSE does the president want to make great again? Find out in the quiz!

This week was more than tariffs! There were tortoises, genetically engineered animals, smart vacuums and a lot of other news!

April 11, 2025
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By:
  • Holly J. Morris
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • Business

Why some are accusing Trump of manipulating stock markets

Senators Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego have asked for "an urgent inquiry" into whether President Trump or others engaged in insider trading on advanced knowledge of his tariff policy changes.

April 10, 2025
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By:
  • Maria Aspan
A pickup truck is raised for display at a car dealership in Alhambra, California, on March 27, 2025. After President Trump announced significant tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, automaker stocks fell sharply. But sales at dealerships rose, at least in the short-term, as buyers try to get ahead of the anticipated price spikes in the coming months.

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  • Business

Tariff chaos sends some drivers racing to buy, while others pump the brakes

With tariffs on cars, materials and parts threatening to send auto prices up, some shoppers are racing to lock in vehicles at pre-tariff prices. Others plan to drive their current rides into the ground.

April 10, 2025
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with President Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

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  • Politics

Where do tariffs stand? A look at what's in place and what's on pause

Trump announced a 90-day pause on most country-specific tariffs, but left other duties in place. Here's a look at where things stand and what could happen next.

April 10, 2025
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell on Thursday in New York City. Stocks resumed declines after gaining spectacularly a day earlier.

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  • World

U.S. stocks slide again as euphoria over Trump's tariff pause fades

U.S. stocks fell a day after posting spectacular gains over President Trump's decision to pause many of his tariffs. Now, some of that relief is fading.

April 10, 2025
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  • Willem Marx and
  • Sherisse Pham
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