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Eric Ham: More U.S. tariffs underscore Trump’s insatiable appetite for a global trade war

Eric Ham: More U.S. tariffs underscore Trump’s insatiable appetite for a global trade war

Washington political analyst Eric Ham on U.S. President Trump's 'on-again, off-again, trade war' which is wreaking havoc on the nation's lucrative semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.

April 19, 2025 at 7:00AM EDT

Google is twice a monopolist. Fixing it will be the hard part

Google is twice a monopolist. Fixing it will be the hard part

Strange sell-off in the U.S. dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the U.S. under Trump

Strange sell-off in the U.S. dollar raises the specter of investors losing trust in the U.S. under Trump

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Trump says he’s in ‘no rush’ to end tariffs as he meets with Italy’s Meloni

Trump says he’s in ‘no rush’ to end tariffs as he meets with Italy’s Meloni

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

Trump claims tariffs making America rich while also suggesting trade deals are coming

Most U.S. stocks rise, but UnitedHealth’s worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check

Most U.S. stocks rise, but UnitedHealth’s worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Alberta pauses some of its fight-back plan against the U.S. amid tariff dispute

Trump says he’s joining tariff talks with Japan as U.S. seeks deals amid trade wars

Trump says he’s joining tariff talks with Japan as U.S. seeks deals amid trade wars

Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility

Ontario to loosen internal trade, remove barriers on alcohol and labour mobility

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

California sues to stop Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs

Trump says he’s joining tariff talks with Japan as U.S. seeks deals amid trade wars

Trump says he’s joining tariff talks with Japan as U.S. seeks deals amid trade wars

China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’

China tells Trump to ‘stop threatening and blackmailing’

'Canada is not competitive,' investment strategist saysOpens in new window

Markets react to trade uncertainty and BoC decisionOpens in new window

Portfolio strategy during the trade warOpens in new window

WATCH: Tariff uncertainty could singlehandedly drag Canada's GDP growth: David RosenbergOpens in new window

Land border crossings into the United States down by hundreds of thousands, data showsOpens in new window

Manufacturers call for bold policy changes as sector faces threats from U.S. tariffsOpens in new window

U.S. retail sales rise 1.4 per cent in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffsOpens in new window

Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new U.S. controls on exports of AI chip will cost it US$5.5 billionOpens in new window

Hong Kong post office will stop shipping parcels to the U.S. over tariffsOpens in new window

China’s economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump’s tariffsOpens in new window

China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the U.S.Opens in new window

Chinese manufacturers cause a stir on TikTok after clips of them calling out the western luxury brand market go viralOpens in new window

Wall Street drifts through a rare quiet day following weeks of tariff turmoilOpens in new window

Honda confirms no plans to reduce Canadian auto production amid trade warOpens in new window

Ottawa says automakers that keep building in Canada will get a tariff exemptionOpens in new window

As Trump considers auto tariffs pause, parts exemptions could be key for U.S. industryOpens in new window

Tariffs and Trump loom large in Ontario’s agenda-setting throne speechOpens in new window

Clothing companies fear Trump tariffs will leave them worse for wearOpens in new window

Poll finds many Quebecers say Canada can deal with Trump better than sovereign QuebecOpens in new window

China won’t talk if U.S. doesn’t show respect, ex-official saysOpens in new window

Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for nowOpens in new window

Trump considers pausing his auto tariffs as the world economy endures whiplash Opens in new window

Manitoba freezes some electricity exports to U.S., plans to turn northwardOpens in new window

Loonie supported by weakening U.S. dollar, tariff relief: FX strategist Opens in new window

Bank of Canada is more likely to halt interest rate cuts after tariff pauseOpens in new window

Rising Canada recession risk to trigger at least two more rate cuts this year: pollOpens in new window

China’s exports jump 12.4 per cent in March as bigger U.S. tariff hikes loomOpens in new window

China’s Xi says there are ‘no winners’ in a tariff war as he visits Southeast AsiaOpens in new window

‘You can feel the anxiety’: Border mayor worried Trump tariff threats could push business southOpens in new window

Tariff pause on phones, computers is temporary, Lutnick says Opens in new window

Trump goes with his gut and the world goes along for the rideOpens in new window

Trump plans order to enable critical metals stockpiling: Financial TimesOpens in new window

Apple was on brink of crisis before tariff concession from TrumpOpens in new window

Chinese businesses ponder the future amid Donald Trump’s trade warOpens in new window

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffsOpens in new window

U.S. economists brace for sharp slowdown despite Trump’s pivotOpens in new window

Former Trump trade rep says Canada will have ‘happy’ outcome from U.S. tariff policy Opens in new window

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in U.S., despite Trump’s trade war with ChinaOpens in new window

Trump’s China tariff shocks U.S. importers. One CEO calls it ‘end of days’Opens in new window

‘Not feeling safe’: Growing numbers of Americans seek Canadian citizenship Opens in new window

U.S. stocks jump and the bond market swings to cap Wall Street’s chaotic and historic weekOpens in new window

Canadian, U.S. markets close higher, capping off topsy turvy weekOpens in new window

Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump’s tariffsOpens in new window

China hits back at U.S. and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% Opens in new window

Trump has 90 days to do 150 trade deals. Financial markets aren’t buying itOpens in new window

‘It’s very grim’: Duty-free shops see sales plummet as travellers shun U.S.Opens in new window

Canadian exporters inquire on trade insurance as Trump’s tariffs heighten riskOpens in new window

Chinese airline delays Boeing jet delivery as tariffs escalateOpens in new window

China’s Xi tells Spanish PM that partnership needed, no mention of talks with U.S.Opens in new window

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene bought stocks hit hard by Trump tariffs during the market meltdownOpens in new window

Q&A: What has China done so far? What could China do next?Opens in new window

Investors in high anxiety mode after painful weekOpens in new window

Goldman lifts U.S. junk, loan default forecasts on tariff woesOpens in new window

EU will make most of 90-day U.S. tariff pause, Donohoe saysOpens in new window

Rare earths miner Lynas climbs as trade war roils global marketsOpens in new window

Trump tariffs put U.S. services trade surplus with China at riskOpens in new window

Tesla stops taking orders in China for models imported from the U.S.Opens in new window

Tariffs could spell end of the line for some smaller Canadian food makers: expertsOpens in new window

As Trump alienates allies with U.S. tariffs, China is poised to exploit the gapsOpens in new window

Snowbirds face privacy threat from U.S. as hostility to foreigners ramps up: Dale JacksonOpens in new window

U.S. stocks dive as euphoria on Wall Street reverts to fear about U.S.-China trade warOpens in new window

North American stocks end deep in the red on U.S.-China tariff worriesOpens in new window

Trump’s tariff turnaround shows he’s vulnerable to pressure, says former negotiatorOpens in new window

Trump’s ‘buy’ tip on social media before his tariffs pause made money for investors who listenedOpens in new window

Doug Ford says he was ‘shocked’ Canada wasn’t included in Trump’s 90-day tariff pauseOpens in new window

China reaches out to others as Trump layers on tariffsOpens in new window

A U.S.-China trade war can’t last for long, expert says. Here’s whyOpens in new window

Gold climbs after levy chaos drives biggest gain in 18 monthsOpens in new window

EU pauses tariff retaliation for 90 days to match Trump move, holding out hope for talksOpens in new window

Another U-Turn: Trump reverses tariffs that caused market meltdown, but companies remain bewilderedOpens in new window

Bond chaos, deal mania and Jamie Dimon: Inside Trump’s tariff reversalOpens in new window

U.S. futures sink as mood shifts to trade war damageOpens in new window

Tariffs could cause cost of canned goods to rise by up to 40 cents a can, food processor warnsOpens in new window

Retail investors’ dogged optimism is rewarded in monster rallyOpens in new window

Behind stocks’ big bounce: Sudden short covering, low liquidityOpens in new window

Trump is already slowing global trade as companies pause ordersOpens in new window

Trump tariff ‘whiplash’ draws pandemic parallels as Canadian businesses scrambleOpens in new window

The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs - and then pulled backOpens in new window

Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won’t change duties on Canada Opens in new window

White House says Canada exempt from Trump’s baseline reciprocal tariffs, raises China’s to 125%Opens in new window

Layoffs mount in Canada as companies cite U.S. tariffsOpens in new window

Stock markets in Canada and U.S. soar after Trump pauses some tariffsOpens in new window

Wall Street’s euphoria sends U.S. stocks to historic gains after Trump pauses most of his tariffsOpens in new window

Energy demand erodes in face of global economic slowdown as trade war intensifiesOpens in new window

Trump shock pushes U.S. and China toward decoupling cliff edgeOpens in new window

Trump hits back with tariffs of 125%, after China raises its tariff on U.S. goods to 84%Opens in new window

Delta drops outlook for 2025 and says growth has stalled in trade warOpens in new window

Luxury stock analysts warn tariff turmoil will hit client wealthOpens in new window

Haven assets are faltering just when world needs them the mostOpens in new window

Gold bounces higher as trade turmoil hurts U.S. dollar, TreasuriesOpens in new window

U.S. Treasuries ‘fire sale’ sends long-term yields soaring worldwideOpens in new window

Trump pharmaceutical tariffs due very shortlyOpens in new window

Trump disrupts global economic order even though the U.S. is dominantOpens in new window

Fact-checking Trump’s claims that Canada has 300% tariffs on U.S. dairy Opens in new window