What to Make of the Weakening Economy and Trade War
Right now, the U.S. economy is slowing rapidly. According to the Atlanta Federal Reserve’s GDPNow model, “the estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2025 is -1.
Trump Has Begun Another Trade War. Here’s a Timeline of How We Got Here
Trump is no stranger to tariffs. He also launched a trade war during his first term in office, but has more sweeping plans now. Economists stress there could greater consequences on businesses and economies worldwide this time — and that higher prices will likely leave consumers footing the bill.
China Slams US Tariffs, Says Its Economy Is Resilient but There Are No Winners in a Trade War
China's commerce minister says Beijing will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather tariffs and other challenges, though there are “no winners in a trade war."
China’s legislature projects economic strength amid possible U.S. trade war
China’s leadership is projecting economic strength during legislature meetings amid a possible trade war with the U.S. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing on the Chinese leadership legislature meetings that are mostly ceremonial.
China sticks to an economic growth target of ‘around 5%' despite a looming trade war with US
China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.
Chinese delegates avoid questions as they gather amid Trump's trade war
China's assembled delegates don't care to discuss President Trump's escalating trade war, but the underlying message from Beijing is one of confidence.
China’s Economic Plan Is Light on Detail as Trade War Intensifies
The country’s top leaders set an optimistic growth target but gave few hints of how to achieve it as their export-led strategy is challenged by rising tariffs on Chinese goods.
China defies Trump’s trade war by setting ambitious 5% growth target, vows to ‘prevail over any difficulty’
China has set an ambitious target of “around 5%” growth for 2025, in a defiant show of confidence as it braces for the fallout from escalating American tariffs on its export-driven economy.
US dollar pressured by Trump trade war as China NPC begins
The U.S. dollar drooped near a three-month low versus major peers on Wednesday while shares in Asia were mixed after the latest round of U.S. tariffs and countermeasures from Canada and China stoked fears of an escalating trade war.
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Inflation, looming trade war take a toll as confidence of the U.S. consumer tumbles
U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research ...
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Employment Stable in February Amid Looming Trade War
In February, employment in Canada was largely unchanged, with a modest increase of 1,100 jobs. The labour force participation ...
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CEOs Are Worried About a Trade War and Recession in 2025 — Should You Be?
The new year typically offers a chance to start fresh and reboot priorities -- but not for everyone. A new survey of 1,700 ...
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to ...
Why Donald Trump's trade war could spark a global financial market meltdown
Even before Donald Trump shattered the idea of a western alliance over the weekend, an uneasy spectre had begun to roil ...
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Why these companies are lowering prices despite rising inflation and looming tariffs
Inflation is heating up, a trade war is brewing and American consumers aren’t feeling great about the economy. That’s a toxic mix for businesses.
Live: Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian lumber, dairy one day after pausing duties on Canada, Mexico
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.