How tariffs work and their economic impact
Intended to protect domestic industries by raising import prices, they can pressure foreign nations accused of unfair trade practices. However, mainstream economists criticize tariffs as inefficient and harmful to consumers, who often bear the cost through higher prices.
A look at how tariffs work and the impact they have on the economy
President Trump's tariff plans are leaving people with many questions about when they have been used in the past, what kind of effect they have had, how that squares with the president's arguments and their potential impact now.
What do Trump’s executive orders say on tariffs and how would they work?
President Donald Trump is using a trio of executive orders to throw the world economy and his own goal of cutting inflation into turmoil.
Trump backs off tariff threat with Canada and Mexico
Tariffs will be paused for 30 days. But a 10 percent levy on Chinese goods is still scheduled to go into effect.
Do you know what tariffs are? How Trump tariffs will impact you
President Donald Trump’s tariff plan could take effect as early as this week, which means you could soon pay more for cars, food and everyday items.
Trump tariffs may impact these items from Canada, Mexico and China. Who ends up paying?
After signing an executive order to raise tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China — three of America's largest trading partners — President Donald Trump announced a one-month suspension of his new 25% tariff on Mexican imports.
Six things that could get more expensive for Americans under Trump tariffs
Mexico also pledged to hit back, although US tariffs on that country have now been paused for a month. The three countries have deeply integrated economies and supply chains, with an estimated $2bn (£1.
How do tariffs even work, anyway?
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What are tariffs and how do they work?
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Tariffs work and they work very well, says Charles Payne
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How the U.S.-Canada-Mexico Tariffs Will Work—and What Products Are Targeted
Uncertainty surrounds the trade war touched off by Trump’s tariffs. But some of the basics are taking shape.
What's the Deal | Will tariffs work?
Will President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs work? Experts say time will tell.
Trump Announces 30-Day Pause on Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
The pauses—which allow a period of negotiations over drug trafficking and border security—provide a cool-down period after a ...
Donald Trump calls off Mexico tariffs. So, what are tariffs? How a trade war impacts prices
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San Antonio business owner says prices continue to rise despite pause on Trump's proposed tariffs
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Explainer: What are tariffs and how do they work?
A study by economists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Zurich, Harvard and World Bank found that Trump’s first term tariffs failed to restore jobs.