WTO chief finds hope in Trump's trade disruption, sees chance for 'reglobalisation'

The head of the world's trade watchdog has delivered an upbeat take on US President Donald Trump's unilateral tariffs - one of the biggest shocks to the global trading system since its emergence after ... Read More

Global economy takes Trump shocks in stride, for now

Threats to the global economic order have come at a furious pace during President Donald Trump's first eight months in office - from a massive tariff shock to a battle for control of the Federal ... Read More

Trump Tariffs Seen Fostering New China-Global South Trade Order

President Donald Trump’s tariff war is accelerating Beijing’s trade and investment push into developing nations known as the Global South, according to research by S&P Global, potentially creating a ... Read More

Trump's tariff war shakes WTO, but expert sees reform path

We are witnessing firsthand what happens in a world without rules. A great power comes and says, ‘Invest $300 billion. Otherwise, we will impose tariffs and withdraw security guarantees.’ Abandoning a ... Read More

How China Is Weathering the Trade War With Trump

Tariffs triggered a plunge in China’s exports to the United States, but its global trade surplus is larger because sales to other regions are surging. Read More

Geopolitics of Trump Tariffs: How U.S. Trade Policy Has Shaken Allies

Four CFR fellows examine the knock-on effects of Trump’s tariff drama on five of the United States’ closest allies—Canada, the European Union, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Read More

Is Trump Winning His Trade War With Asia?

On the last day of July, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order updating the “reciprocal” tariff rates that had been paused since April. Now nearly all U.S. trading partners are subject ... Read More

Trump's tariffs triggers trade shock, sparks global debate

Donald Trump's decision to slap an unprecedented 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports has jolted bilateral trade relations. The move risks undermining ties with India, a vital strategic partner, even ... Read More

Trump hits India with punishing 50% tariffs for buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump's promised 50% tariffs on India took effect Wednesday as the United States risks blowing up a relationship considered crucial in its effort to counter the rise of China. Trump ... Read More

Trump threatens to use tariffs to derail global climate measure

The Trump administration is preparing to use tariffs and travel bans as reprisals against countries that support an upcoming agreement to put fees on shipping pollution. Those moves, outlined in an ... Read More

Commentary: Trump’s trade war is hurting most sectors of the economy

You might not know it from a rising stock market, but President Trump’s tariffs and other limits on global trade are causing widespread damage throughout the economy. The costs will eventually reach ... Read More

Trump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals

The president has made no secret of his distaste for wind and solar in America. Now he’s taking his fossil fuel agenda overseas. By Lisa Friedman Reporting from Washington President Trump is not only ... Read More