Lesotho Has Few Options to Counter 50% U.S. Tariffs on April 9, 2025 at 1:58 pm

In Lesotho, which makes denim that goes into U.S.-branded jeans, both the private sector and the government were weighing their next moves.

China Hits Back Again at Trump, Bringing New Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84% on April 9, 2025 at 12:35 pm

Beijing announced a new round of 50 percent tariffs in response to President Trump’s latest levies as the trade conflict between the superpowers escalates.

For small Lesotho, there are few options for responding to large tariffs. on April 9, 2025 at 1:18 pm

In Lesotho, which makes denim that goes into U.S.-branded jeans, both the private sector and the government were weighing their next moves.

What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One? on April 9, 2025 at 12:10 pm

A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.

China Condemns American ‘Protectionism’ on April 9, 2025 at 10:19 am

Beijing issued a lengthy denunciation of U.S. trade policies and accused Washington of violating a trade deal the countries reached in President Trump’s first term.

U.S. Bond Sell-Off is Another Worrisome Echo of the Liz Truss Fiasco on April 9, 2025 at 10:05 am

Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose Wednesday as investors sold government bonds, usually a haven. In Britain, a sustained version of that trend in 2022 led to a prime minister’s downfall.

E.U. Officials Set to Vote Today on First Retaliatory Tariffs on April 9, 2025 at 9:04 am

The European Union is poised to approve a plan to hit back at President Trump’s steel and aluminum levies. Further measures could come next.

China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs on April 9, 2025 at 6:40 am

State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”

Trump’s Tariff Goal Is to Eliminate Trade Deficits. Economists Have Doubts. on April 9, 2025 at 4:01 am

Behind Trump’s new tariffs is a goal that is as ambitious as it is unrealistic: eliminating the bilateral trade deficit with every U.S. trading partner.

Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro a ‘Moron’ in Escalating Tariff Fight on April 8, 2025 at 5:08 pm

The feud between two of President Trump’s top advisers is playing out as the administration’s new tariffs have caused huge losses across global financial markets.