trade policy

5 months ago

Companies Signal Price Hikes if Trump’s Tariff Plans Go Into Effect – Concerns Over Inflation and Consumer Costs

With President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plans looming, corporate America is beginning to sound alarms over potential price hikes. The president-elect’s campaign included proposals for sweeping tariffs, including a 60% levy on

Steve Madden Shifts Production Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans

Business·Markets

5 months ago

Steve Madden Shifts Production Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans

President-elect Donald Trump‘s plan to impose sweeping tariffs on imports—especially on goods from China—is already influencing major U.S. companies. Steve Madden, a leading $3 billion footwear brand, announced Thursday that it will

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Investing

3 weeks ago

Intel Stock Rises on Reports of Foundry Sale Talks

Intel (INTC) shares climbed 3% on Wednesday following reports that Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) and a group of chipmakers, including Nvidia (NVDA) and AMD (AMD), are in discussions to take over Intel’s struggling

Grassley Proposes Bill for Congressional Approval of Tariffs

New Bill Seeks Congressional Oversight on Tariffs On Thursday, Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a bill that would require congressional approval for new tariffs, following President Donald Trump’s unveiling of sweeping

1 day ago

World

Trump Expands Tariffs to Strengthen U.S. Industry

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reaffirmed that President Donald Trump’s expanded 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum will remain in place until domestic production is significantly strengthened. Additionally, Trump is set to

3 weeks ago

Economy

U.S. Recession Risk Rises Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The likelihood of a U.S. recession in 2025 has increased to approximately 40%, with potential long-term consequences for the country’s investment standing, according to J.P. Morgan’s chief economist Bruce Kasman. Speaking in

3 weeks ago

Economy

Trump Doubles Canada Tariffs, Markets React

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will double tariffs on imported steel and aluminum from Canada to 50%, escalating an already tense trade standoff. The move, effective Wednesday, also

4 weeks ago

Economy

Volkswagen and Stellantis Avoid Tariffs While BMW Faces Levies

Automakers Volkswagen and Stellantis have confirmed that their North American-made vehicles will be exempt from U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly imposed 25% tariffs. Meanwhile, BMW has stated that it will face levies,

4 weeks ago

Business

U.S. Dollar Falls to Multi-Month Lows After Weak Jobs Data

The U.S. dollar dropped to multi-month lows against the euro and yen on Friday after data showed the labor market in the world’s largest economy slowed last month, creating fewer jobs than

4 weeks ago

Markets

U.S. Business Activity Slows Amid Tariff and Spending Concerns

U.S. business activity nearly stalled in February as mounting concerns over tariffs on imports and significant federal government spending cuts dampened economic optimism. According to S&P Global’s report on Friday, business activity

1 month ago

Business

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls Amid Inflation Concerns

American consumers reported a dimmer outlook on the economy in February as inflation expectations rose sharply for the second consecutive month, driven by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policy. Consumer Sentiment

1 month ago

Economy

Stocks Flat as Powell Stresses No Rush for Rate Cuts

Stocks remained steady Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that rate cuts aren’t imminent, while investors monitored inflation data and President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves. The S&P 500 added

2 months ago

Markets

U.S. Manufacturing Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Persistent Challenges

U.S. manufacturing moved closer to recovery in December, with production rebounding and new orders rising for the first time since March. However, uncertainty looms as manufacturers brace for potential higher tariffs under

3 months ago

Economy

trade policy

Companies Signal Price Hikes if Trump’s Tariff Plans Go Into Effect – Concerns Over Inflation and Consumer Costs

Steve Madden Shifts Production Amid Trump’s Tariff Plans

Intel Stock Rises on Reports of Foundry Sale Talks

Grassley Proposes Bill for Congressional Approval of Tariffs

Trump Expands Tariffs to Strengthen U.S. Industry

U.S. Recession Risk Rises Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Trump Doubles Canada Tariffs, Markets React

Volkswagen and Stellantis Avoid Tariffs While BMW Faces Levies

U.S. Dollar Falls to Multi-Month Lows After Weak Jobs Data

U.S. Business Activity Slows Amid Tariff and Spending Concerns

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Falls Amid Inflation Concerns

Stocks Flat as Powell Stresses No Rush for Rate Cuts

U.S. Manufacturing Shows Signs of Recovery Amid Persistent Challenges

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