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A timeline of Trump's tariffs placed on Canada, Mexico and China
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April 02
The world reacts with caution to US 'reciprocal' tariffs against dozens of nations
The reciprocal tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have initially drawn measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war
April 02
April 02
Small business owner reacts to Trump’s trade war
Hendrick Svendsen, owner of My Home Contemporary Furniture, joins ABC News Live to discuss how President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs led to his decision to close up shop.
April 02
April 02
Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffs
After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade...
April 02
April 02
Pres. Trump has announced sweeping new reciprocal tariffs
"These tariffs are going to give us growth like you haven't seen before," President Donald Trump said Wednesday as he unveiled the long-promised, sweeping set of baseline tariffs.
April 02
April 02
Stock market closes up ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Trump announced the measures after markets closed on Wednesday.
April 02
April 02
'We've already seen increased prices,' says Virginia hardware store owner on tariffs
Sarah Pitkin, the owner of Pitkins Home Center in Virginia, joined ABC News Live to talk about the impact tariffs are already having on her family's hardware store.
April 02
April 02
Chevrolet dealership owner optimistic about Trump administration’s tariffs
Duane R. Paddock, owner of Paddock Chevrolet in upstate New York, discusses the anticipated impact of Trump's tariffs on his dealership and the auto industry as a whole.
April 02
April 02
Tesla deliveries drop 13% amid backlash against CEO Elon Musk
Tesla has faced protests nationwide at car dealerships.
April 02
April 02
US businesses, consumers bracing for impact of Trump tariffs
ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee reports from the Port of Baltimore on the potential impacts from President Donald Trump’s expected tariffs.
April 02
April 02
Supreme Court sides with the FDA in its dispute over sweet-flavored vaping products
The Supreme Court has ruled for the Food and Drug Administration in its crackdown on sweet-flavored vaping products following a surge in teen electronic cigarette use
April 02
April 02
Stock market tumbles ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs
ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on how the stock markets are reacting to President Donald Trump’s upcoming tariffs announcement.
April 02
April 02
Trump tariffs will be ‘very challenging’ for consumers: Analyst
Stephen Kates, a financial analyst at Bankrate, warns against making major financial decisions under pressure as President Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariffs.
April 02
April 02
Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content
April 02
April 02
Counting the potential toll of Trump's tariffs on major Asian economies
Export manufacturing and free trade helped transform China and other Asian countries into economic powerhouses
April 02
April 02
GOP senators push ahead on Trump's tax cuts package and delay big decisions for later
Republican senators are meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House as they push ahead on his tax breaks and spending cuts
April 02
April 02
Trump is set to announce 'reciprocal' tariffs in a risky move that could reshape the economy
President Donald Trump is set to launch a barrage of so-called reciprocal tariffs on friend and foe alike
April 02
April 01
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs
Asian shares are mostly falling, shaken by jitters over what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day” later in the global day
April 01
April 01
Suspected US airstrikes in Yemen kill at least 6 people, Houthi rebels say
Suspected U.S. airstrikes have battered rebel-controlled areas of Yemen, which the Houthis say killed at least six people
April 01
April 01
MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time, AP study shows
Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press
April 01
April 01
By The Numbers: Who made Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2025
A look at the numbers behind the and celebrities who are topping Forbes' list of the richest people in the world this year.
April 01
April 01
Anger against Trump is forecast to cost the US international visitors
An influential travel forecasting company says anger over the Trump administration’s tariffs and rhetoric will likely cause international travel to the U.S. to fall even further than expected this year
April 01
April 01
Here are the options being considered for Trump’s new tariffs: Sources
Trump has promised new tariffs will be announced April 2.
April 01
April 01
Stocks close mixed as investor await Trump administration's new tariffs
Trump says he'll unveil new tariffs April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
April 01
April 01
'We will respond': Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war
Trump says he'll unveil new tariffs April 2, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
April 01
April 01
Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc
A U.S. bankruptcy court judge has denied Johnson & Johnson’s settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc, providing another setback in the company’s efforts to resolve the matter
April 01
April 01
FDA's top tobacco official removed from post in latest blow to agency's leadership
The Food and Drug Administration’s chief tobacco regulator has been forced out
April 01
April 01
Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia's voting system
A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system in a long-running lawsuit that alleged that the system is vulnerable to attack and has operational issues that could deprive voters of their constitutional rights
April 01
April 01
Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy
Restaurant chain Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy in Texas on Monday, seeking to address its $376 million debt by selling all of its company-owned restaurants.
April 01
April 01
Europe says it holds a lot of trade cards on the eve of Trump's tariffs
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU “holds a lot of cards” when it comes to dealing with the Trump administration’s new tariffs and has a good plan to retaliate if forced to
April 01
April 01
Hooters restaurant chain files for bankruptcy protection
Hooters, the U.S.-based restaurant chain known for chicken wings and skimpy wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection
April 01
April 01
Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect this week
April 01
April 01
'I bought their dream': How a US company's huge land deal in Senegal went bust
Rusting pipes in a barren field and unpaid workers are what remain after a U.S. company promised to turn a huge piece of land in Senegal — about twice the size of Paris — into an agricultural project and create thousands of jobs
April 01
March 31
US sanctions 6 officials over erosion of Hong Kong autonomy. China threatens to counter
The United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials who it alleged were involved in “transnational repression” and acts that threaten to further erode the southern Chinese city’s autonomy
March 31
March 31
Tennessee Valley Authority, the nation's largest public utility, appoints a new CEO
The Tennessee Valley Authority has promoted one of its top executives to CEO as President Donald Trump has begun turning his attention back to the nation's largest public utility
March 31
March 31
Dow and S&P 500 close up, Nasdaq falls as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed higher on Monday ahead of the expected introduction of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Wednesday.
March 31
March 31
'Liberation day' may lead to a recession, experts say. Here's why.
Trump is set to unveil tariffs on April 2, which he has dubbed "liberation day."
March 31
March 31
Dow and S&P 500 close up, Nasdaq falls as Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
Over the weekend, Trump said new tariffs would impact "all countries."
March 31
March 31
3 assets that may not diversify as well as you think
Real estate, high-yield bonds, and cryptocurrency don’t always live up to their reputation as portfolio diversifiers
March 31
March 31
Trump's reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy
President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades
March 31
March 31
Shohei Ohtani leads MLB jersey sales
Shohei Ohtani has another win to add to his stockpile
March 31
March 31
Why your favorite reality shows like 'Love is Blind' are using songs you actually know
The latest season of “Love Is Blind” featured a ton of popular music in its soundtrack
March 31
March 31
Cashing in with Elizabeth Schulze: What are tariffs?
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the history of tariffs in the United States and how they trickle down to impact Americans' wallets.
March 31
March 31
Yum Brands CEO announces plans to retire in 2026
Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs announced Monday that he plans to retire from the company in the first quarter of 2026
March 31
March 31
Huawei Technologies says its profit fell 28% while revenue surged in 2024
Chinese telecoms gear giant Huawei says its net profit fell 28% in 2024 while its revenue surged, as the company invested heavily in advanced technologies
March 31
March 31
Mortgage company Rocket buying Mr. Cooper in all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion
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March 31
March 31
Families awaits news of missing workers at site of Bangkok building collapse
When a 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar sent shockwaves into Thailand, Naruemon Thonglek and Chanpen Kaewnoi didn’t immediately hear it also had collapsed a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok, where their friends and families had been working
March 31
March 31
Mortgage company Rocket buying Mr. Cooper in all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion
Mortgage company Rocket buying Mr. Cooper in all-stock deal valued at $9.4 billion
March 31
March 31
CEO of fast-fashion brand Primark steps down after allegations of bad behavior
The chief executive of Primark, one of Europe’s biggest fast fashion retailers, has resigned after an investigation into his behavior toward a woman in a social environment
March 31
March 31
Bangkok to review quake safety after collapse of high-rise leaves dozens missing
The governor of Bangkok says authorities are investigating why a high-rise under construction collapsed during an earthquake Friday that otherwise caused limited damage in the Thai capital
March 31
March 31
European countries resist US push to scrap diversity and inclusion initiatives
U.S. government efforts to eliminate diversity initiatives are not going down well on the European continent
March 31