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June 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Japan records trade deficit as exports suffer from Trump's tariffs
Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump
June 18, 2025 at 5:56 AM
June 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Consumer sentiment improves more than expected as Trump rolls back tariffs
The swell of optimism ended six straight months of worsening attitudes.
June 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Fed officials left in limbo as tariffs complicate this week's rate decision
The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst
June 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
June 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Smaller amusement parks hope for a strong summer under the shadow of tariffs
The tariffs wars involving global economic powerhouses such as the U.S. and China are being felt even in such distinctly local places as your regional amusement park
June 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
June 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
China retail sales rise as exports stay home, tariffs weigh on factory output
China has reported a mixed economic performance in May, as retail sales jumped while factory output slowed in the face of higher U.S. tariffs
June 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
June 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Trump tariffs drive baby product prices higher: Report
A new congressional report warns that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are driving up prices on popular baby products, placing an extra burden on parents.
June 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Trump says China trade deal 'done,’ and subject to 'final approval'
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on what both sides are getting from this agreement, and what happens next.
June 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
June 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
US and China agree to framework of trade deal
United States and Chinese officials say they have reached a tentative agreement to implement a deal the countries struck a month ago in Geneva that pauses most tariffs for 90 days.
June 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
June 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Trump says China trade deal 'done,' but subject to 'final approval'
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said it was a "handshake for a framework."
June 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
June 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Inflation ticked slightly higher in May amid Trump tariffs
The U.S. Consumer Price Index released on Wednesday showed May inflation ticking slightly higher, rising 2.4%, in line with expectations. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
June 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
June 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Global shares climb after China and US say they have framework for seeking trade deal
Global shares are mostly trading higher after China and the U.S. said they have a framework for following up on the trade truce reached last month in Geneva
June 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Economy steady amid global tariff war
Despite a dip in May's jobs report, Americans seem to show resiliency as an ongoing tariff war shakes stocks for Tesla and Lululemon. ABC News' Phil Lipof has the latest numbers.
June 8, 2025 at 2:27 AM
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Hiring slowed in May as Trump's tariffs fluctuated
The job market has proven resilient as firms warn of uncertainty tied to tariffs. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports.
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
June 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
US trade deficit narrowed significantly amid Trump's tariff escalation
The U.S. trade deficit narrowed significantly in April as President Donald Trump sharply escalated tariffs before pausing a large swath of the levies, U.S. Commerce Department data on Thursday showed.
June 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
June 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
US jobs at risk due to Trump's steel tariff dispute, Canadian leader says
The Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, announced plans to move $30 billion in manufacturing to Canada after new U.S. steel tariffs.
June 4, 2025 at 9:38 PM
June 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trump's tariffs will 'hurt' US steel and aluminum workers, says Ontario Premier
Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to President Donald Trump's higher steel and aluminum tariffs that went into effect Wednesday, doubling from 25% to 50%.
June 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
June 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
CBO says tariffs will shrink the economy and add to inflation but reduce the deficit
Nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump’s tariffs would shrink the economy and add to inflation while reducing the federal deficit by $2.8 trillion.
June 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
June 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
'Danger zone': Top companies weather uncertainty as Trump's tariffs fluctuate
Executives at Target, Goldman Sachs and Pepsi have bemoaned "uncertainty."
June 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How new tariffs could impact consumers
ABC News’ Rebecca Jarvis breaks down how the new tariffs on steel and aluminum could affect the price of major appliances, like cars and everyday items like canned vegetables.
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
June 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trump's tariffs upend global growth
"Global economic prospects are weakening," the OECD said.
June 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
June 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Countdown until Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
With less than 24 hours to go before tariffs on steel and aluminium double to 50%, the Trump administration is fighting a federal court ruling that some of its sweeping tariffs are illegal.
June 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
June 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Senate parliamentarian will have final say on some provisions in Trump's funding bill
Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough will be arbiter of whether key provisions in the House-passed "big, beautiful bill" keep with Senate rules.
June 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
June 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump's hike of steel and aluminum tariffs could raise these prices
Big-ticket items and grocery staples could see price increases, experts say.
June 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
June 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Trump doubled steel and aluminum tariffs. Here's what it means for prices.
Big-ticket items and grocery staples could see price increases, experts say.
June 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
June 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Trump administration appeals 2nd ruling blocking tariffs
The Trump administration has asked a federal appeals court to block an order last week that found the president's sweeping tariffs were "unlawful."
June 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
June 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Trump continues pushing economic agenda as tariffs hit legal snags
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang reports on the legal challenges Trump’s tariffs have faced.
June 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
June 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Trump expected to talk trade negotiations ‘this week’ with China’s Xi: Hassett
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews on White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on “This Week.”
June 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Top White House economic adviser expects Trump and Xi to talk this week
On "This Week," White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the administration expects President Trump and President Xi to talk tariffs this week.
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
June 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Trump’s new tariff threat draws sharp reaction by European Commission
Following President Donald Trump’s promise to double tariffs on imported steel to 50%, the European Commission is warning there could be countermeasures.
June 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
June 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Trump facing criticism on latest tariff whiplash
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien breaks down the criticism President Donald Trump is facing for backing down on some tariffs while entering another high stakes trade week.
June 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
May 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Tariff whiplash as Americans pull back on their April spending
ABC News’ Morgan Norwood has more on the escalating battle over tariffs.
May 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
May 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
President Trump promises to double tariffs on foreign-made steel
The president also announced a major deal with Japan as Elon Musk officially leaves his role at the White House.
May 31, 2025 at 1:51 PM
May 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Trump makes announcement on US-Japan steel deal
During a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday, President Donald Trump said he is doubling the tariff imposed on imports of steel from 25% to 50%.
May 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
May 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Will Trump's tariffs survive legal challenges? Experts weigh in.
A complete revival of the policy faces formidable obstacles, experts said.
May 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
May 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Trump claims China 'totally violated' trade agreement with US
The sharp criticism appeared to cast doubt over the staying power of the accord, setting up the possibility of a rekindled trade war between the world's two largest economies.
May 30, 2025 at 3:29 PM
May 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump lashes out over viral 'TACO trade' meme. What does it stand for?
President Donald Trump was confronted with an acronym pointed at his trade policy this week.
May 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
May 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trump claims China 'totally violated' trade agreement with US
U.S. stocks fell slightly in early trading after the comments from Trump.
May 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
May 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Appeals court to keep Trump tariffs temporarily in place
The decision by an appeals court comes less than 24 hours after a federal panel blocked most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
May 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
White House slams judges who ruled against Trump on tariffs
The White House on Thursday lashed out judges who've ruled against President Donald Trump's global tariff policy -- a key part of his second-term agenda.
May 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
May 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Appeals court reinstates Trump's tariffs for now after ruling blocking them
Federal court determined that President Trump doesn't have the authority to unilaterally impose tariffs, dealing a sweeping blow to his main weapon in his trade war.
May 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
May 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
2 federal courts blast Trump's sweeping tariffs as unlawful
Just 24 hours after a federal court blocked Pres. Trump's steep and sweeping tariffs, a federal appeals court temporarily reinstated them as they consider the administration’s president's appeal.
May 30, 2025 at 7:27 AM
May 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Companies react to appeals court reinstating Trump tariffs
A federal appeals court on Thursday temporarily delayed Wednesday's court order blocking President Donald Trump’s tariffs, reinstating them at least for the time being.
May 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
May 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
White House goes after judges who've ruled against tariff policy
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt opened her briefing with a lengthy attack on the legal setbacks. She called it "judicial overreach" and called on the nation's highest court to step in.
May 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
May 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What happens next after an appeals court delays ruling that blocks Trump's tariffs
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay of the decision while it considers Trump’s appeal.
May 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
May 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Appeals court delays ruling that blocked Trump's tariffs
A federal appeals court is temporarily delaying Wednesday's court order blocking President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
May 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
May 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Stocks close higher after mixed rulings on Trump's tariffs
A ruling halted some of Trump's tariffs, before an appeals moved to temporarily reinstate them.
May 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
May 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
US economy contracts 0.2% amid Trump tariffs
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on lates economic numbers as President Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to play out.
May 29, 2025 at 3:34 PM
May 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Trump’s global tariffs blocked by federal judge
In a blow to President Donald Trump’s effort to reorder global trade, a panel of judges on the U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump’s global tariffs, determining they are “contrary to law.”
May 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
May 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Macy's is latest retailer to warn of ill effects from Trump tariffs
The retailer is the latest company to warn of ill effects from tariffs.
May 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
May 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Consumer confidence brightens as Trump rolls back tariffs
The survey ends five consecutive months of dampening consumer confidence.
May 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM