President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs in his second term defies many historical norms, say economists and historians.

CFR President and former U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman analyzes the potential economic consequences and broader ...

President Trump is an avowed supporter of tariffs, but many experts say such trade measures can boost inflation.

Tariffs don't directly cause interest rates to rise, but they might be part of the recipe. Learn if rates will go up, and ...

For example, in February 2025, President Trump implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on imports from China. There's also a 10% tariff on energy resources from ...

One reason governments use tariffs is to protect domestic industries. However, tariffs can have downsides, including reducing the purchasing power of consumers.

Trump’s executive order on tariffs on Chinese products is a blanket 10 percent tax on everything coming in from the country. His proposed plans for Canada and Mexico are similarly broad: everything ...

The tariffs, which take effect Feb. 10, are most likely to hurt communities that voted for Trump, according to a study ...

Are tariffs inflationary? Who will shoulder the increased cost? Will tariffs cause a recession? How do tariffs affect ...

Tariffs on U.S. goods and services may complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision making as market expectations for 2025 ...

On Thursday, Jamieson Greer, President Donald Trump’s pick for trade representative, defended the White House’s recent move ...