(2025-04-17). U.S. extortionate tariff hikes on China have become a numbers game: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn If the U.S. continues to inflict actual damage on China's rights and interests, China will respond with resolute countermeasures and will stand its ground to the end, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday in response to a recent U.S. government statement that Chinese imports could face tariffs of up to 245 percent.
(2025-04-17). As Trump threatens tariffs, Vietnam scrambles to avert economic disaster. aljazeera.com The Southeast Asian country is hoping for a reprieve from 46 percent duty, which would pummel its economy.
(2025-04-17). Trump touts 'progress' in Japan trade talks, as uncertainty roils stocks. aljazeera.com Wall Street closes sharply lower as US Federal Reserve chair warns tariffs could lead to slower growth, higher inflation…
(2025-04-17). Seoul plans levy talks with Washington. ecns.cn South Korea's finance minister will visit the United States next week in a bid to minimize the impact of Washington's tariffs on Asia's fourth-largest economy, though uncertainty remains.
(2025-04-17). Apple transported 1.5 mn iPhones from India to U.S. in March. ummid.com Smartphone major Apple transported 600 tons or 1.5 million iPhones in 5 aero planes from India to the United States in March to beat Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-04-17). Trump's Latest: Phones, Computers Exempted from New Tariffs. ummid.com In another U-turn, White House Saturday April 12, 2025 announced to exempt smartphones, computers and related items entering the United States from Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-04-17). Donald Trump's Tariff Mania. ummid.com The economists have deciphered the long-term negative impact of the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and what they essentially entail for the global economy.
(2025-04-17). US tariffs will intensify debt crisis in lower-income countries. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). Trump's tariffs threaten Kashmir's carpet-weaving legacy amid price hikes. aljazeera.com The 28-percent US tariff means the imported carpets will become significantly more expensive for American consumers.
(2025-04-17). Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs? aljazeera.com Zimbabwe is the only country to have suspended tariffs on US imports so far.
(2025-04-17). Trump's claims about tariffs and trade with China. aljazeera.com @khalidmajzoubofficial reviews claims the White House has made about China and its new tariffs…
(2025-04-17). Gold surges above $3,357 amid ongoing US-China trade war and tariffs. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Amid the ongoing trade and tariff war between China and the United States (US), gold surged to over $3,357, marking the third consecutive increase in the yellow metal's price this year.Gold rises above $3,357: Spot gold surged to over $3,357 just a few hours ago, marking the third price spike so far this year. This recent surge is attributed to the ongoing trade and tariff tensions between the United States (US) and China. | Notably, The United States (US) President, Donald Trump, previously announced the impose of new tariffs that significantly impacted China with an additional 50% total…
(2025-04-17). tariff spasm: a serious misunderstanding of capital interests. indybay.org The international financial markets have already reacted: stock prices plunged worldwide, as did gas and oil prices — the latter despite an unchanged supply situation. The 15% decline within a few days indicates that the markets are expecting a decline in demand — in other words, a global recession. All the tariffs were reduced to a maximum 10%.
(2025-04-17). China Reroutes Trade to Europe Amid U.S. Sanctions. thinktank.pk As U.S.-China economic tensions escalate into full-fledged decoupling, a new global trade reality is emerging. While the United States continues to impose steep tariffs on Chinese goods, China's trade is not slowing — it's simply rerouting. The World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasts a dramatic 81% drop in U.S.-China merchandise trade by 2025 due to tariffs …
(2025-04-17). California Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Claiming They'll Devastate the State Economy. truthout.org The state of California is suing President Donald Trump over tariffs he has imposed on scores of countries, alleging that he is abusing his authority by claiming there is a national emergency that warrants unilaterally imposing tariffs without congressional approval. The litigation makes California the first state in the country to sue Trump over his tariff plan. The U.S. |
(2025-04-17). California Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Tariffs. latintimes.com California filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Trump's broad tariffs on foreign trade partners, after he announced a 10% tariff on goods from all countries and even higher tariffs for nations his administration claimed made it difficult for U.S. products to enter their markets.
(2025-04-17). Trump Rages Against Federal Reserve Chair for 'Too Late' Declaration That Tariffs Will Lead to 'Higher Inflation'. latintimes.com After the Federal Reserve chair warned that Trump's tariffs could stoke inflation, Trump responded with a furious social media tirade demanding his removal.
(2025-04-17). Behind zero-trade-deficit promise is mortal fear of Trump. haaretz.com Israel would probably do better living with Trump's tariffs, but Netanyahu wants to keep the president happy for purely political reasons…
(2025-04-17). Voters Keep Losing Confidence On Trump's Tariffs As Recession Warnings, Stock Losses Mount. latintimes.com New polls suggests voters are continuing to approve President Trump's immigration policies, as deportations ramp up, while having negative reaction on tariffs.
(2025-04-17). Tarifas, bolsa de valores y clase obrera. workers.org 
7 de abril Desde el 2 de abril, el mercado de valores estadounidense ha perdido 6,6 billones de dólares de valor. El Dow Jones ha caído 3.910 puntos -la peor pérdida desde el inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19 en marzo de 2020- y el S&P 500 bajó un 6%. . . . |
(2025-04-16). Trump's Economic Policies Show Need for a 'Human Rights Economy'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US President Donald Trump displays a chart with proposed US tariffs at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 2, 2025. | © 2025 Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via AP Photo | On April 2, US President Donald Trump announced import tariffs — many above 40 percent, on goods from virtually every country — upending the global economy. Although now paused above a baseline 10 percent, except for China, these new tariffs illustrate the danger of pursuing economic reforms without regard for the impact on people's human rights.The promise to reshape the economy, which was central to T…
(2025-04-16). Limiting the President's Authority is a Good Idea. counterpunch.org Seven Republican Senators have joined together in a proposal that would limit the president's authority to impose tariffs. If the Democrats in the Senate joined with the Republicans, they would have the votes needed to approve the bill. While they would face a certain presidential veto and other hurdles, it is a goal worth pursuing.
(2025-04-16). Trumpism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism? counterpunch.org 
Trump's tariffs and war on free trade signal the end of an experiment in globalism that began in the 1990s with NAFTA and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Yet the question is whether this is a new stage for capitalism, or a futile or reactionary effort to turn back the clock on the global economy?
(2025-04-16). Worst Case Scenario: Trump's Tariffs Walling US Off Ahead of Wider World Conflict. thealtworld.com 
(2025-04-16). The fickle U.S. wields tariff negotiations to suck the life-giving marrow from the world's bones. africa.cgtn.com The U.S. has changed its tune again. During a recent White House meeting, President Donald Trump said that if no deal was reached with affected countries within the next 90 days, he might reinstate high tariffs. Regarding China, he expressed optimism about a tariff agreement. Just the day before, Trump had abruptly reversed course, announcing …
(2025-04-16). In Trade War With the US, China Holds a Lot More Cards Than Trump May Think ‚àí In Fact, It Might Have a Winning hand. counterpunch.org 
When Donald Trump pulled back on his plan to impose eye-watering tariffs on trading partners across the world, there was one key exception: China. While the rest of the world would be given a 90-day reprieve on additional duties beyond the new 10% tariffs on all U.S. trade partners, China would feel the squeeze even
(2025-04-16). Are Trump's Tariffs Actually Hurting China? globalresearch.ca Is anybody surprised that President Trump is seemingly turning out quite differently from what he promised during his campaign? | Admittedly, I am surprised. Unless there is something drastically changing in his policies —militarily, domestically and internationally— we, the world, may …
(2025-04-16). China says it is not afraid of trade war as U.S. hikes tariffs to 245%. ecns.cn China does not want to fight a trade war with the U.S., but it is by no means afraid if the U.S. insists on provoking, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday in response to a question about the new tariff policy published by the U.S.
(2025-04-16). A socialist response to the Trump trade war. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-16). Global trade to slide because of Trump's tariffs, WTO warns. newarab.com 
The World Trade Organisation says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to The
(2025-04-16). 'STOP The American Takeover Of Canada!' – Inspiration And Humour From A London, Ont. Art Movement. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Facing American tariffs and taunts of becoming the 51st state , Canada can look inward for inspiration, humour and reassurance. | On social media, many arts figures or …
(2025-04-16). Much more than a trade war… and it's just getting started. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein We don't know the impact the Trump administration's imposition of 10% tariffs on their exports will have on the inhabitants of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. We'll likely never know, because the population of those territories consists solely of penguins, seals, turtles, and seabirds. It's been more than ten years since …