Canada’s Mark Carney to Visit Trump and Begin Tariff Negotiations
Prime Minister Mark Carney, who will make his first visit to Washington since his election, said President Trump’s call to annex Canada as the 51st state would not be on the table.
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U.S. and China Dig In on Trade War, With No Plans for Formal Talks
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.
Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
How the End of a U.S. Tax Loophole Hurts Chinese Companies
A loophole that has allowed American shoppers to buy lots of cheap goods from mainland China and Hong Kong without paying tariffs and filling customs forms is closing on Friday. Meaghan Tobin, a correspondent for The New York Times covering business in…
China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions
Despite mounting financial pressure, China says it won’t negotiate until the Trump administration shows “sincerity” by canceling tariffs on its goods.
What a Disappearing Tariff Loophole Could Mean for Your Next Online Order
An exemption that allowed cheap Chinese goods to enter the United States duty free was eliminated on Friday, which could lead to higher prices and delays on purchases.
Mark Carney Has to Deliver on Trump and the Economy After Canada Election Win
The Canadian prime minister achieved a stunning political upset, running on an anti-Trump platform and promising to revive the economy. Now, he needs to deliver.
Trump Signs Executive Order Walking Back Some Auto Tariffs
Most levies on imported cars and car parts will remain in place, but automakers have secured some relaxation of the trade policy.
Canada Election Takeaways: What’s Next for Mark Carney and the Liberals
The former central banker successfully convinced voters that he was the right candidate to confront President Trump’s trade war and threats to annex the country.
Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test
Companies like Alibaba that built China’s world-leading online shopping sector are now helping its sellers find markets beyond the United States.