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Reporting on trade under Trump 2.0 for @FinancialTimes in Washington. Welsh. 📩 aime.williams@ft.com. DMs open.
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Republicans turn on Donald Trump’s tariffs in battle for ‘political survival’
Republicans in tight US midterm races have found a culprit for the affordability crisis imperilling their election chances: Donald...
Donald Trump pressures Mexico for energy deals in crunch trade talks
Donald Trump has pressed Mexico to ink energy deals with US companies as trade talks between Washington and its largest trading partner...
Can Democrats win back blue-collar voters? Ohio will answer
Rob Hines has been unable to find a new job since being told in January that his Ohio factory — owned by President Donald Trump’s Wall...
US recalls B-1 bombers from UK air base following alleged terror plot
The US has withdrawn B-1 bombers stationed at the UK’s Fairford air base and brought them back to American soil, a US defence official...
Donald Trump suggests EU-Canada associate member deal would be ‘hostile act’
Donald Trump said if the EU approved Canada’s bid for “associate membership” he might consider it a “hostile act” and threatened to...
Scott Bessent continues crusade against rising US government bond yields
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US bans Canadian dairy, motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages
The US has banned Canadian dairy products and other imports including motorcycles and most alcoholic beverages as President Donald...
Transcript: Extended chat — Top US trade official defends Trump’s record
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘Extended chat — Top US trade official defends Trump’s record’ Sonja...
UK is failing to capitalise on Brexit, says top Trump trade official
The UK is choosing “Brussels over America”, causing a “problem” for London’s effort to expand a trade deal with the US, warned Donald...
Transcript: Top US trade official reveals ‘problem’ in UK negotiations
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘Top US trade official reveals ‘problem’ in UK negotiations’ Sonja...
China derails consensus after US-hosted G20
China has scuppered a consensus at the G20 finance ministers’ summit by opposing language in the communiqué agreed by the US and the...
Europeans shun Russian finance minister at US-hosted G20 meeting
Russia’s finance minister was excluded from a “family photo” of global officials at the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina, after...
Canadá responde a EU con aranceles punitivos por valor de 20 mil mdd
Cientos de productos estadunidenses tendrán mayores impuestos a partir del 8 de septiembre, incluidos acero, lácteos y equipos agrícolas, mientras la Casa Blanca lucha contra la inflación y el descontento de los votantes Ilya Gridneff y Aime Williams Toronto y Washington / 26.08.2026 00:24:20 Únete al canal de Milenio Canadá anunció aranceles de represalia hasta de 50 por ciento sobre importaciones estadunidenses por valor de 20 mil millones de dólares luego de que Donald Trump dijo que...
Escala la guerra comercial: Canadá responde a Trump con aranceles de hasta 50%
Canadá anunció aranceles de represalia de hasta el 50% sobre u$s 20.000 millones en importaciones estadounidenses, un día después de que Donald Trump dijera que aumentaría los derechos sobre los autos canadienses, en el último capítulo de una guerra comercial cada vez más intensa entre los dos países vecinos.
Canada announces $20bn retaliatory tariffs as US trade war escalates
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US$20bn worth of US imports a day after Donald Trump said he would raise...
Whither Trump’s tariffs?
Hello, I’m the FT’s US trade correspondent Aime Williams, filling in for Alan Beattie while he’s on holiday.
Trump impuso aranceles récord: ahora EE.UU. devuelve u$s 100.000 millones
La administración de Donald Trump pagó alrededor de u$s 100.000 millones en reembolsos de aranceles desde que la Corte Suprema de EE.UU. anulara a principios de este año el uso de poderes de emergencia para imponer gravámenes a sus socios comerciales. La cifra, equivalente al 60% de los u$s 165.000 millones recaudados por los aranceles del “Día de la Liberación” del presidente, fue informada por funcionarios aduaneros de EE.UU. a los jueces del Tribunal de Comercio Internacional de EE.UU. el martes.
Trump administration refunds $100bn in ‘liberation day’ tariffs
Donald Trump’s administration has paid out about $100bn in tariff refunds since the US Supreme Court struck down its use of emergency...
US states accuse Trump administration of ‘sham’ tariff probe
A group of US states has accused the Trump administration of mounting a “sham” investigation into the country’s trading partners in the...
Donald Trump threatens new EU tariffs in retaliation for fines on US tech groups
Donald Trump has said he would hit the EU with more tariffs over huge fines meted out to US tech companies, risking a significant...
Europe wins and Brazil loses in Trump tariff overhaul
European countries have emerged as relative winners of Donald Trump’s latest move to rebuild his tariff wall after it was struck down by...
US hits 60 trading partners with new duties as Donald Trump rebuilds tariff wall
The US has hit 60 trading partners with new duties of at least 10 per cent as Donald Trump rebuilds the tariff wall that was knocked down...
EU fines Google €890mn in test of Donald Trump’s threats to protect Big Tech
The European Commission has fined Google a total of €890mn for breaching the bloc’s digital rule book, while threatening to impose daily...
Transcript: The US has $13bn in Venezuelan oil money. Where is it?
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘The US has $13bn in Venezuelan oil money.
US will cut aluminium tariffs to boost defence supply chain
The Trump administration plans to cut aluminium tariffs for companies investing in smelting plants as it pushes US defence companies to...
Donald Trump plans 100% tariffs on generic drugs in 2028
Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs of 100 per cent on some of the most widely used drugs in America from 2028 as part of...
Donald Trump prepara una nueva ola de aranceles: 60 países están en la mira
Donald Trump se prepara para imponer nuevos aranceles a decenas de países tan pronto como esta semana, pese a que sus asesores le advirtieron sobre el riesgo de repetir los shocks económicos de su primera guerra comercial antes de las elecciones de medio término.
Donald Trump prepares fresh tariff barrage with 10% levies set to expire
Donald Trump is poised to unleash fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as soon as this week, even as his advisers warn him against...
Donald Trump prepares fresh tariff barrage with 10% levies set to expire
Donald Trump is poised to unleash fresh tariffs on dozens of countries as soon as this week, even as his advisers warn him against risking Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
Donald Trump threatens to hit Canada with 50% tariff
2 hours ago The war in Iran has dealt a serious blow to the idea that the president can slip out of any bind easily. You could, if you were so inclined, tell a story of the Donald Trump era via memes. Pepe the Frog, “This Is Fine” Dog, “Covfefe,” Leopards Eating People’s Faces—things of that nature. One of the …
US to hit Canada with 50% tariffs on wide range of goods
The US has said it will hit Canada with tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of goods in a move that threatens to reignite President...
Washington pushes EU to announce import rules rollback
The US is pressing the EU to publicly commit to a detailed plan to roll back import rules and regulations disliked by Washington one year...
Brasil paga caro el enfriamiento con Trump: Estados Unidos le impone un arancel del 25%
La administración Trump le impuso un nuevo arancel del 25% a las importaciones provenientes de Brasil, en momentos en que una creciente grieta en las relaciones bilaterales se cierne sobre las próximas elecciones en el país sudamericano. El Representante de Comercio de EE.UU.
Trump administration slaps 25% tariff on Brazil as ties deteriorate
The Trump administration has slapped a new 25 per cent tariff on imports from Brazil, as a deepening rift in bilateral relations looms...
The Trump factor: will he help or hurt his party in the midterms?
For the Maga faithful in small-town Pennsylvania, a chance to attend a high-octane Donald Trump rally promises a dose of feel-good energy...
How Donald Trump earned more than $1bn in crypto ventures
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Donald Trump blocks long-term renewal of North America trade pact
The Trump administration opted against a long-term renewal of its 2020 trade deal with Canada and Mexico, instead committing to a series...
Transcript: AI wakes up the sleepy US power sector
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘AI wakes up the sleepy US power sector’ Sonja Hutson Good morning...
US says it has agreed deal with Iran to halt strikes and resume talks
The US and Iran will “stand down” and halt reciprocal attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said, signalling an end to the...
US and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire falters
The US and Iran traded strikes overnight on Saturday into Sunday, escalating tensions in the Middle East and imperilling an interim deal...
‘Successful foundation’ set for new US-Iran deal, JD Vance says
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Donald Trump suggests he may not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada
Donald Trump has suggested he will not renew the trade deal he forged with Canada and Mexico in 2020, setting the stage for years of...
Canadian premier who defied Trump urges him to seal trade deal
Doug Ford, the outspoken premier of Ontario who infuriated Donald Trump with anti-tariff adverts last year, urged the US president to...
Donald Trump relaunches tariffs war after court struck down levies
Donald Trump issued a barrage of trade actions this week as his administration tried to reimpose new tariffs on trading partners after...
US demands tougher rules for car parts in Mexico trade talks
The US is proposing strict new rules aimed at squeezing Chinese parts out of North America’s cars in bruising trade talks with Mexico.
How Maine’s lobster revolt could cost Trump the Senate Original
Simon Torres, a seventh-generation fisherman and Trump voter in the secluded town of Winter Harbor on Maine’s eastern coast, is beginning Upgrade to read this Financial Times article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles.
How Maine’s lobster revolt could cost Trump the Senate
Simon Torrey, a seventh-generation fisherman and Donald Trump voter in the secluded town of Winter Harbor on Maine’s eastern coast, is...
Donald Trump pierde su superpoder comercial
Cuando Donald Trump amenazó con imponer aranceles a los aliados de la OTAN en enero en la disputa por Groenlandia, Londres se alarmó, la UE celebró reuniones de emergencia y miles de personas salieron a las calles en Dinamarca. Pero tan solo tres meses después, cuando anunció aranceles del 50% a los paÃses que venden armas a Irán, sin exclusiones ni exenciones, su declaración apenas provocó ninguna respuesta. La diferencia radica en una decisión judicial sobre el poder presidencial.
Alerta para las exportaciones argentinas: EE.UU. pospone la baja de aranceles a la carne por presión de su sector ganadero
El gobierno de Donald Trump postergó sus planes de recortar drásticamente los aranceles a la carne vacuna mientras debate cómo reducir los precios de los alimentos sin perder el apoyo de los ganaderos estadounidenses, de cara a las elecciones de mitad de mandato de noviembre.
Donald Trump postpones beef tariff cuts over fears of hitting US cattle farmers
The Trump administration has delayed plans to slash beef tariffs as it debates how to reduce food prices while maintaining support for US...
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