Tag: US Tariff Hikes

Markets Open Lower Despite Strong GDP, as Trump’s Tariff Hike on Steel and Aluminium Weighs on Sentiment

The Nifty 50 opened at 24,669.70, down 81 points or 0.33%, while the BSE Sensex began the day at 81,214.42, falling 236.59 points or 0.29%.

June 2, 2025

Trump Defends 125% Tariff Hike on China: “Somebody Had to Do It”

The President also announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries that refrained from retaliatory measures.

April 10, 2025

“They’re Dying to Make a Deal”: Trump Boasts About Tariff Strategy, Plans Pharma Tariffs to Boost U.S. Manufacturing

The remarks were made in the context of the tariff-heavy trade policy Trump championed during his presidency, particularly targeting nations like China.

April 9, 2025

Mass Protests Erupt Across U.S. and Beyond Against Trump’s Tariffs and Government Overhaul

The protests also targeted Elon Musk, director of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), criticizing efforts to drastically reduce the size of the federal government through budget cuts and mass layoffs.

April 6, 2025

Trump Targets High Import Tariffs, Announces Reciprocal Tax Policy in Congress Address

"The US has been ripped off for decades by nearly every country on earth, and we will not let that happen any longer," Trump said.

March 5, 2025

China Vows to Fight US Tariff Hikes, Calls Trade War Threat a ‘Miscalculation’

Shifting blame back to the US, Lin argued that the fentanyl crisis was America’s own responsibility.

March 5, 2025