US economy
Trump confirms 104% tariffs on Chinese goods as part of unfolding global trade war
Beijing vows to ‘fight to the end’ as president claims ‘many’ countries are seeking a deal with US
Callum Jones in Washington, Helen Davidson in Taipei, Lauren Almeida in London
08, Apr, 2025 @5:44 PM
Spare a thought for the poor billionaires who backed Trump — and hate tariffs | Marina Hyde
As the great American self-own rages on, the super-rich are beginning to break rank. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s gone suspiciously quiet, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Marina Hyde
08, Apr, 2025 @2:47 PM
US workers feel effects of Trump cuts: ‘I am seeing my work dry up’
President’s effort to rapidly shrink federal government is already reaching private sector as recession fears loom
Michael Sainato
08, Apr, 2025 @11:00 AM
Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – as it happened
House democratic leaders also condemn tariffs as group backed by Trump allies mount legal challenge to stop tariffs
Cecilia Nowell (now); Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
08, Apr, 2025 @1:48 AM
Here’s one key thing you should know about Trump’s shock to the world economy: it could work | James Meadway
It’s hard to say if the president truly knows what he’s doing. But there is a precedent for the US causing short-term chaos and reaping long-term gain, says economist James Meadway
James Meadway
07, Apr, 2025 @3:25 PM
Tracking Trump – updates on the presidency’s first 100 days
Follow major developments of the second Trump administration’s first 100 days, brought up to date weekly
Hugo Lowell, Joan E Greve, Joseph Gedeon, David Smith and Robert Tait in Washington and Rachel Leingang, Lauren Gambino and Sam Levine
07, Apr, 2025 @12:06 PM
Corporate America won’t stop Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why | Alex Bronzini-Vender
Whether among executives, lobbyists or university trustees, an elite backlash to the Trump administration won’t. Only working people can resist Trump
Alex Bronzini-Vender
07, Apr, 2025 @10:00 AM
Senior Trump officials give conflicting lines on tariffs after markets turmoil
Commerce secretary insists on CBS that tariffs will ‘stay in place’ as treasury secretary tells NBC negotiation is possible
Ed Pilkington in New York
06, Apr, 2025 @5:37 PM
Americans braced for era of uncertainty as Trump doubles down on tariffs
Recession fears are mounting, and anxiety is high – but the president remains unmoved by criticism of his trade plans
Edward Helmore in New York
06, Apr, 2025 @12:00 PM
‘Hands Off’ protests take off across US and Europe to oppose Trump agenda – as it happened
Protesters gather at more than a thousand events across the US and in cities abroad, such as London, Berlin and Paris. This blog is now closed.
Maya Yang
05, Apr, 2025 @11:41 PM
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ could mean recession in the US and pain worldwide | Steven Greenhouse
The US president’s tariffs are vengeful and impetuous – and will have immense costs with no clear goal
Steven Greenhouse
05, Apr, 2025 @10:00 AM
America’s Brexit? Trump’s historic gamble on tariffs has been decades in the making
Trump’s economic assault on the world stunned economists and sent stock markets into a spiral. Who will pay the price?
Callum Jones in New York
05, Apr, 2025 @6:00 AM
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