National US slashes Russia trade status, bans its alcohol and seafood By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press Mar 11, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Friday the U.S. will dramatically downgrade its trade status with Russia as punishment for its…
Business US trade deficit up to $67.1 billion in August, 14-year high By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer Oct 6, 2020 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. trade deficit rose in August to the highest level in 14 years.
Business China promises retaliation if U.S. imposes more tariffs By JOE McDONALD, Associated PressUpdated Sep 10, 2018 BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday promised retaliation if U.S. President Donald Trump escalates their tariff battle, raising the risk Beijing mig…
Business White House delays tariffs on EU, Canada and Mexico The Associated PressUpdated Apr 30, 2018 WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday it would postpone a decision on imposing tariffs on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum from the Europ…
Business IMF: A major trade rift could imperil solid global economy By Paul Wiseman The Associated Press Apr 17, 2018 WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that rising trade tensions between the United States and China risk undermining a …
National U.S. and China both omit key products from tariff threats By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press Apr 9, 2018 DETROIT — Americans spent nearly $96 billion last year on cellphones and computers imported from China, far more than on any other items. But …
National On the brink: U.S. and China threaten tariffs as fears rise By Paul Wiseman The Associated Press Updated Apr 5, 2018 WASHINGTON — The world’s two biggest economies stand at the edge of the most perilous trade conflict since World War II. Yet there’s still tim…
National China targets $3 billion of U.S. goods in tariff spat By Joe McDonald The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 BEIJING — China announced a $3 billion list of U.S. goods for possible retaliation in a tariff dispute with President Donald Trump and girded …