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The Democrats have made a huge deal about the price increases caused by tariffs. Yet, they seem to turn a blind eye to the regulatory restrictions they impose, which do exactly the same thing. They’ll criticize tariffs for driving up prices but then pat themselves on the back for enacting regulations and policies that have …
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has told the Commons that the government is considering retaliating to Donald Trump’s tariffs. He said: “I am today launching a request for input on the implications for British businesses of possible retaliatory action.” Reynolds did say the government’s belief is the best course of action is a “negotiated deal with …
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spins a tale of Automaker Stellantis temporarily shutting down auto plants in Canada and Mexico as an outcome of President Trump’s tariffs. Unfortunately, the gaslighting by Carney might work on less intellectual SnowMexicans, but it fails here. Stellantis, an EU centered auto company who sell Dodge, Ram (made in Mexico) …
Cell phone tower shut down at elementary school after eight kids are diagnosed with cancer https://t.co/Y5cHATGbNk — Dr Dave Cartland BMedSc MBChB Ex-MRCGP (@CartlandDavid) April 2, 2025 The affected students at Weston Elementary School in Ripon are all under the age of 10 They each have different types of cancer: brain, kidney, liver and lymphoma …
Trump’s tariff announcement will give the United States the highest tariff rates of any industrialized country byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts There is absolutely no way to assess what will happen next to the economy and the markets. Nobody knows anything, don’t waste your time listening to pundits. We are in uncharted waters. pic.twitter.com/GwRgPrBLhK — Michael A. Arouet …
The global trade chessboard is shifting again, and this time, the European Union and its allies are making it clear they won’t sit idly by. President Trump’s latest round of reciprocal tariffs has drawn swift responses from world leaders, each scrambling to protect their own economic interests. The retaliation isn’t just talk. It’s a coordinated …
ISM services index slips to 50.8% from 53.5% The service side of the U.S. economy, known as its engine, grew in March at its slowest pace in nine months, reflecting government spending cuts and uncertainty among businesses spawned by U.S. tariffs. The services index compiled by the Institute for Supply Management dropped to 50.8% in …
CNBC White House signals tariffs are non-negotiable and here to stay. — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) April 3, 2025 CNBC: " WH are not welcoming negotiations from other countries, they say if other countires reach out and offer to lower their tarrifs their ignoring the decades of trade barrieirs" they are not willing to lower these …
🇺🇸🇨🇳 CHINA THREATENS RETALIATION OVER TRUMP’S 54% TARIFFS Beijing says it will take “resolute countermeasures” after Trump imposed 54% tariffs on all Chinese imports. China’s Commerce Ministry slammed the move as “unilateral bullying” that ignores trade balance history and… https://t.co/f6Si4jwsrc pic.twitter.com/DmwOYKVfH9 — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 3, 2025
GERMANY 🇩🇪 AND FRANCE 🇫🇷 PUSH FOR A MORE AGGRESSIVE RESPONSE TO TRUMP 🇺🇸 TARIFFS – Bloomberg — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) April 3, 2025
54% tariffs on China 💀 pic.twitter.com/bYhPlPrmcn — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 2, 2025 h/t RobertBartus
by Michael The global trade war is officially heating up. President Trump just unveiled a series of tariffs that were higher than expected, and business leaders all over the world are absolutely stunned. For many of those that have made a killing importing goods into the United States, their businesses have now been ruined. For many …
https://twitter.com/Mayhem4Markets/status/1907530833751118202 Trump pulled out this chart and its over. pic.twitter.com/r0gGCe6wWp — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) April 2, 2025 #Trump is announcing his #reciprocal #tariffs on other countries. If you don't understand WHY he thinks this right thing to do, the chart below sums up the unfair trade relationship with our partners. pic.twitter.com/GD1AeSrkMQ — Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) April …
Sen. Mitch McConnell privately indicated to Sen. Tim Kaine he would back the Virginia Democrat’s resolution to undo President Donald Trump’s Canada tariffs. Kaine told reporters Wednesday that the former GOP leader told him the day before that he would back Kaine’s resolution, which will get a vote on the Senate floor Wednesday evening. A spokesperson confirmed Kaine’s remarks. …
We import more from Vietnam than from the UK and France combined. This is great news for free trade- here is to more countries following suit. pic.twitter.com/Kxu3gqAGTM — The Investor (@ValueInvestor) April 2, 2025 Vietnam has announced significant reductions in import tariffs on various U.S. goods, effective March 31, 2025. This move comes as part …
What you need to know President Donald Trump is set to unveil new tariffs today at the White House. Trump is expected to detail sweeping new levies on goods imported into the United States at a Rose Garden event at 4 p.m. ET. The White House is calling the new tariff rollout “Make America Wealthy …
The tariffs are genius and explained here. I don’t understand why people are up in arms about President Trump’s tariffs. These are RECIPROCAL tariffs. These countries have already been imposing their tariffs on us for decades. We finally have a President who is saying “hey bud,… pic.twitter.com/GuOJ47YRj2 — 👉M-Û-R-Č-H👈 (@TheEXECUTlONER_) March 29, 2025
“FINANCIAL ANALYSTS SPLIT ON TRUMP’S TARIFFS BULLISH VIEWS: 🔸 FUNDSTRAT: Predicts a V-shaped rebound if tariffs are targeted, arguing markets have overcorrected (-8% S&P 500) and clarity could spark a rally. 🔸 Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Sees tariffs as a negotiable cap, easing worst-case fears and potentially stabilizing markets. BEARISH VIEWS: 🔸 YARDENI RESEARCH: Calls …
via notayesmanseconomics Finally we have arrived at Liberation Day when we will find out in full what US President Donald Trump plans on the tariff front. The Financial Times is presenting it in relatively apocalyptic terms. Investors are on edge ahead of Donald Trump’s plan to hit imports to the US with new tariffs “immediately” …
The Trump Administration doesn't understand how much government, consumers and financial markets depend on the global subsidy of low-cost imported goods. They are the foundation of our house of cards economy. Once it topples, removing the tariffs won't put it back together again. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 2, 2025 By definition, Trump's tariffs will …
Ford: little intention of lifting tariffs #MacroEdge — MacroEdge (@MacroEdgeRes) April 2, 2025
While details are scarce, the Washington Post reported that the Trump administration is weighing a 20% duty on most imports into the U.S., though no final decision had yet been made. “We remain Tactically Bearish” ahead of Wednesday, wrote traders at JPMorgan in a note. “We think the policy uncertainty is the dominant factor in …
Karoline Leavitt hits the Fake News Media with Tariff Receipts: – 700% tariff from Japan on rice – 50% tariff from the EU on American dairy – 100% tariff from India on agricultural products Karoline Leavitt hits the Fake News Media with Tariff Receipts: – 700% tariff from Japan on rice– 50% tariff from the …
Liquidity moves markets. Everything else is just noise. That’s why Trump’s 20% tariff and the government spending cuts led by DOGE are setting off alarm bells. The U.S. is about to see a major shift in cash flow, and investors are paying attention. A blanket 20% tariff on all trading partners would push the U.S. …
Reversing a 75-year trend of lower tariff rates, Team Trump’s tariffs are expected to take tariff rates to 8.4% this year, the highest since 1948 byu/RobertBartus inEconomyCharts
BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday. The comments came after the three countries held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the Asian …
https://twitter.com/leadlagreport/status/1906506520457584641 NASDAQ Brace for a tear drop event. pic.twitter.com/dJClQNyT2o — The Great Martis (@great_martis) March 31, 2025 Ladies and gentlemens I present to you Minus 1400. pic.twitter.com/YKiCuF7hw8 — The Great Martis (@great_martis) March 31, 2025 Who’s excited for the stock market tomorrow 🔴 pic.twitter.com/I9W8x6sEHM — Evan (@StockMKTNewz) March 31, 2025 https://twitter.com/leadlagreport/status/1906504583427367252
Donald Trump has said that pharmacy tariffs will come soon. Here is a list of all Trump Tariffs proposed and confirmed: 1. Canada: – 25% tariffs on most goods, including steel and aluminum products. – 10% tariff on oil and gas (delayed until April 2, 2025). 2. Mexico: – 25% tariffs on all goods. 3. …
