Hearings that began Wednesday in Washington reflected anxiety over the future of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade pact and whether the president could end up scrapping it.
Author: Ana Swanson
Trump’s Tariffs Sent Trade Plummeting in August
The steep tariffs President Trump issued in August led to a contraction in imports and the trade deficit, newly released data shows.
In China Truce on Tariffs and Rare Earths, National Security Controls Are Bargaining Chip
Some analysts say Beijing won a major victory in its trade talks: Getting the U.S. to withdraw a national security measure that previously was not under discussion.
Trump to Investigate Whether China Abided by 2020 Trade Deal
The administration announced its trade investigation on Friday, ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal
The Trump administration is preparing to file a trade investigation into China’s compliance with a 2020 trade deal, which could raise tensions ahead of a summit between the country’s leaders.
U.S. to Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal
The trade case is coming at a pivotal moment, before a meeting next week between President Trump and China’s leader.
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods
The president made the threat after Beijing imposed new global restrictions on the use of rare earth minerals, which are vital supplies for U.S. makers of chips and batteries.
Global Trade Growth to Slow Sharply Next Year, W.T.O. Says
The World Trade Organization said trade growth had proved more resilient in 2025 than expected, but would slow next year as result of President Trump’s tariffs.
Trump Turns to Untested Tariffs to Reorder Global Trade
President Trump has long wanted to rework world trade. The tariffs set to go into effect next week will carry out that plan.
Investment Fund Seals Trade Deal for Japan and Expands Trump’s Influence
President Trump will get to decide where to invest Japanese money and the United States will keep 90 percent of the profits, the White House said.