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China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and take countermeasures against the United States to safeguard its own interests after Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports.
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Delta Air Lines, which believed as recently as January that it was on track for its best financial year in company history, said Wednesday that disruptions in global trade have created such enormous ...
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U.S. Trade Rep. on tariffs: Watch key takeaways from Senate Finance Committee hearing
As tensions mount during the fallout of the Trump administration's April 2 tariffs announcement, China has announced it will up the ante by imposing 84% tariffs on U.S. goods starting April 10. According to a USA TODAY report,
WATCH: U.S. Trade Rep. Greer under fire in Senate hearing as world responds to Trump tariffs
It seems like we’ve decided to begin a trade war on all fronts,″ said Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina. He said he wanted to know who in the Trump administration he should hold responsible — and “choke" — if the tariffs fail and Americans suffer from higher prices and slower economic growth.
WATCH LIVE: Senate hearing examining Trump’s trade policy
US Trade Rep Jamieson Greer testifies to the Senate Finance Committee on the White House's trade plans.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces 90-day pause on some tariffs, raises China tariffs
Some Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on what is the administration's game pl
Highlights from Trump trade chief's House testimony, upended by tariff pause announcement
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer went before the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday to testify about President Trump's tariffs. During the hearing, Mr. Trump announced he was putting a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs against most countries but raising tariffs on China to 125%.
Watch: Congressman lashes out at Trump trade chief after tariff pause announced
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) tore into U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer Wednesday on the House floor after President Trump unexpectedly announced a 90-day tariff pause for most countries. See the moment.
Senate GOP divided over House demands for spending cuts
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over demands by House conservatives to cut at least $1.5 trillion, and possibly more, from the federal budget over the next decade, putting Senate Majority
US trade rep says Trump tariffs are getting results, but things may be "challenging'' for awhile
The nation's top trade representative says that President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are already getting results, bringing other countries to the negotiating table to discuss reducing their trade barriers.
US senators seek to rein in Trump tariff authority
Two senior lawmakers on the Senate Finance Committee introduced legislation on Thursday seeking to rein in U.S. President Donald Trump's ability to impose tariffs and would require congressional approval for new levies within 60 days.
Republicans question US trade representative on Trump tariff strategy
Senators on both sides of the aisle pressed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday in the wake of President Trump’s sweeping tariff actions. Democrats leaped at the opportunity to
Not All US Fees on Chinese Ships Will Be Implemented, USTR's Greer Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers on Tuesday that not all of the agency's proposed multimillion-dollar fees for Chinese-built ships to dock at U.S. ports will be implemented, and they may not be cumulative.
US trade official defends Trump’s tariffs, says almost 50 countries approached him to ‘explore how to achieve reciprocity’
President Donald Trump’s US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday defended the administration’s expansive tariffs during a routine hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
US Senate panel advances Trump pick Paul Atkins as SEC chairman
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee voted on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump'snominee to run Wall Street's top regulator as well as his picks for banking oversight and transportation roles.
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Senate Finance Committee advances nomination of Frank Bisignano for Social Security commissioner
The Senate Finance Committee voted April 2 to advance the nomination of Frank Bisignano for Social Security commissioner, despite strong opposition from Democrats. Bisignano’s nomination garnered a 14-13 vote from the committee along party lines.
Senate committee approves bill to better fund specific student needs
The Senate --- committee approved a bill to better fund specific student needs based on a weighted formula.A group of lawmakers have met for nearly a year to d
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