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From a macro perspective the tariff policy outcome is far more important than the nuances of the big beautiful bill. Even with the China "deal" a couple weeks ago rates are still quite elevated, with the question ahead of whether further relief comes or we revert back. pic.twitter.com/96CKCNBmFm — Bob …
The clock is ticking on the 90 day pivot pause and literally no one is signing a deal. What do we have 5 weeks left now? Tic Tok Link:https://t.co/JXT26gCH84 — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) May 21, 2025 Why would Japan accept this? I’d tell the US to go pound sand. https://t.co/uxHzF6rwtM …
(Bloomberg) — Chinese shipments of Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPhone and other mobile devices to the US dived to their lowest levels since 2011 in April, underscoring how the threat of US tariffs choked off the flow of big-ticket goods between the world’s two largest economies. Smartphone exports slid 72% to …
by David Haggith YOU get to feed the inflation monster. This monstrosity has two heads. We have reports today of two kinds of inflation already hitting US consumers due to the Trump tariffs—both extremely hot. One is a kind that will never show up in inflation reports because it does …
by David Haggith Walmart executives promised today that prices will be SWELL (in fact, they will be swelling more every day due to tariffs). I came across a video of some of the top people in the AI world discussing what keeps them up at night and just how close …
This time, it’s not the Fed cutting rates buying us time. It’s Trump rolling back tariffs. And now everyone thinks we’re back to normal. But even before the tariff war began, the economy was already soft. In December 2024, we got hit with terrible consumer data. Spending collapsed. That sparked …
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Before the trade war began, American companies sending goods to China paid nothing in tariffs. That was the status quo. Zero tax. A smooth transaction from the U.S. to China. But that clean slate is long gone. Now, any American product sent to China carries a ten percent tax. That …
The UK "deal" announced yesterday largely had the same terms as on Liberation Day and the "Pause" – the 10% across the board remained largely in place.https://t.co/aFLgc18ZBO — Bob Elliott (@BobEUnlimited) May 9, 2025 As @petereharrell noted the other details were pretty irrelevant. UK steel exports to the US are …
An 80% levy would be a significant reduction from the 145% tariff currently facing many Chinese goods. However, that number could still be seen as prohibitive to trade. It is unclear if Trump wants the 80% rate to be the long-term tariff for China, or whether it should be viewed …
Tariff rush blows out U.S. trade deficit to historic high! byu/MonetaryCommentary inEconomyCharts The U.S. trade deficit ballooned to a record $140.5 billion in March 2025, as everyone rushed to import goods ahead of Trump’s tariffs, which kicked in early April. This preemptive buying spree sent imports surging some 23% year-to-date, …
The Federal Reserve has kept rates unchanged. They are warning of higher risks due to tariff shock. Here we go… — Gold Telegraph ⚡ (@GoldTelegraph_) May 7, 2025 FED DECISION HIGHLIGHTS – MAY 7, 2025 1.Interest rates held steady for the third consecutive meeting. 2.Inflation described as still “somewhat elevated.” …
Ford Motor Co. is increasing prices on its Mexico-built vehicles by as much as $2,000, becoming one of the first automakers to announce a price hike because of tariffs. Changes on dealer invoices became effective May 2 on the Maverick small pickup, Bronco Sport SUV and Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossover, …
President Trump’s tariffs became very real for importers last month as the government collected more than $17.4 billion in “Customs and Certain Excise Taxes” during April. That was nearly double March’s haul of $9.6 billion, dwarfing the smaller spikes in revenue seen during Trump’s first term. All told, the duties …
BREAKING: The US has reportedly reached out to China "recently" for tariff talks. US equities are rising on the news. — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 30, 2025 CCP REPORTEDLY CONFIRMS U.S. RECENTLY INITIATED CONTACT TO REOPEN TARIFF TALKS 👀 pic.twitter.com/jwxsPa0Npb — Shay Boloor (@StockSavvyShay) April 30, 2025
MEXICO AGREES TO SEND WATER NORTH, AVOIDS TARIFFS AFTER TRUMP PRESSURE Mexico agreed to send more water to the U.S after falling behind on a decades-old deal — and things were getting tense. Texas farmers were furious, Trump froze water shipments to Tijuana, and Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum had to …
JUST IN: 🇨🇳🇺🇸 China removes 125% tariff on US ethane imports, Reuters reports. pic.twitter.com/PuhFkbvgcb — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) April 29, 2025 Ethane producers rn pic.twitter.com/9cAVQgN8z4 — Synq Intern (@SynquoteIntern) April 29, 2025
Walmart has announced new programs, including “Grow with US” and the 2025 Open Call, to expand support for American-made products and American small businesses, as President Donald J. Trump pursues a policy of supporting American producers through tariffs on foreign goods. Who’s Involved: Walmart U.S., led by President and CEO …
REPORT: Walmart and Other U.S. Retailers Reportedly Notify Chinese Suppliers to Resume Shipments But Tariffs Cost Will be on U.S. Firms. Several Chinese exporters said that major U.S. retailers, including Walmart, have informed some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments after… — Ray Wang (@rwang07) April 26, 2025 "Albertsons tells suppliers …
The IMF projects the overall U.S. federal deficit will dip to 6.5% of gross domestic product this year, down from 7.3% in 2024 The multinational fund cited increased tariff revenues for the decline The IMF highlighted uncertainty surrounding the rollout of higher tariffs and potential revenue increases The International Monetary …
In the chaos of a trade war, most industries panic. But one sector might just thrive while others scramble. Energy. And we’re not talking about solar panels or wind turbines. It’s the old-school oil and gas companies that look ready to weather the storm better than the rest. Here’s why. …
BREAKING: TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT SAYS THE US SHOULD GET READY TO BRING DOWN TRADE TENSIONS WITH CHINA. – Speaking at a closed-door investor summit hosted by JPMorgan in Washington, D.C. – Bessent said the current tariff standoff with China is unsustainable and… pic.twitter.com/uYYe2B40dp — amit (@amitisinvesting) April 22, 2025
Megyn Kelly is joined by Kevin O’Leary, chairman of O’Leary Ventures & Beanstox, to discuss the reality of Donald Trump’s tariff policies, why China is taking advantage of American businesses and stealing IP, the effects tariffs could have on the Canadian election, why there has been a record number of …
🇨🇳 CHINA’S NEW TRADE POLICY: FAFO Beijing’s throwing shade and warnings to its trading partners: cut deals with the U.S that sideline China and get ready for “resolute and reciprocal” payback. Trump’s reportedly offering tariff perks to countries that play ball with the U.S and… https://t.co/e64wUgVBEM pic.twitter.com/26m7IWj9jR — Mario Nawfal …
First Adam Schiff, now New York Attorney General Letitia James. Letitia James is looking into possible insider trading in connection with President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause. CNN reported: New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into potential insider trading by Trump administration officials and associates around last week’s 90-day …
BREAKING: China says it is aware that certain goods are facing a 245% US tariff and they will ignore the "numbers game." China repeats it will "fight until the end" in the tariff war. https://t.co/dPO65I0YEA — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) April 16, 2025
🚨🇺🇸245% TRUMP TARIFF BODYSLAMS CHINA — WELCOME TO TRADE WAR SEASON 2 The U.S. just jacked tariffs on China up to a face-melting 245% — yeah, not a typo — up from the already brutal 145%. Why? Because Beijing hit back and Trump doesn’t do chill. He also signed an …
🇺🇸TRUMP HITS RECORD-HIGH APPROVAL — EVEN AFTER TARIFF TURMOIL Tariffs up, tariffs down — doesn’t matter. Even after last week’s whiplash on Liberation Day tariffs, voters aren’t punishing him. In fact, they’re rewarding him for moving fast and shaking things up, with a 54%… https://t.co/CyxBd06TJw pic.twitter.com/hmrdsKfkOZ — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) …
The Chinese are out here sharing tariff loophole tutorials. And you thought they would surrender within 24 hours? pic.twitter.com/2tKuwYQfzj — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) April 14, 2025 Birkenstocks 2/x pic.twitter.com/dw2lbpqwBi — Bugman Hegel (@FedPoasting) April 14, 2025
