U.S. Tariffs Hit Highest Levels Since 1930s Trade Wars US Us economy

U.S. Tariffs Hit Highest Levels Since 1930s Trade Wars

The Trump administration has raised U.S. tariffs to levels not seen since the Great Depression. As of August 2025, the average U.S. tariff rate has surpassed 15 percent, marking the highest point since the 1930s Smoot-Hawley Act. This move aims to counter foreign trade practices and protect American industries facing global pressure. The tariffs apply […]

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Global Markets Rattle and Economies Brace as Trump Trade Doctrine Escalates and Navarro Declares the Battle Has Just Begun

A financial storm is brewing with trillion-dollar consequences as the United States redefines the rules of global trade. Behind it is a bold declaration from the Trump administration; the era of passive economic diplomacy is over, and for the rest of the world, this is just the beginning. A seismic shift is underway in the […]

European Stocks Fall After Donald Trump’s Tariff Warning Market

European Stocks Fall After Donald Trump’s Tariff Warning

European stock markets have taken a hit following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent warning about the potential imposition of tariffs on European goods. The announcement has sparked concerns about a renewed trade conflict between the U.S. and the European Union (EU), which could have serious implications for the global economy. European stocks experienced a […]

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Trump Moves to Revive 1930 Trade Law to Implement Reciprocal Tariffs in Major Shift on Global Trade Policy

President Donald Trump is considering invoking a long-dormant provision of the 1930 Trade Act to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that maintain higher import duties on U.S. goods, a move that could significantly alter the global trade landscape. This decision signals the administration’s intent to take immediate action in addressing what Trump has long criticized […]

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How Japan Sparked Trump’s 40-Year Love Affair with Tariffs and Shaped His Trade Policies

The evolution of Donald Trump’s trade policies, particularly his unwavering commitment to tariffs, has deep roots in the 1980s and early 1990s, sparked by his interactions with Japan. The former U.S. president’s views on global trade and economics, still dominant in his political approach today, were significantly shaped by his encounters with the Japanese business […]

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EU Must Stand Strong and United in Face of Trump’s Tariff Threats, Warns Spain’s Economy Minister

In a bold statement on Monday, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo emphasized the critical need for the European Union to maintain its unity and resilience in response to the ongoing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential tariffs on European products. With global markets already in a state of uncertainty, Cuerpo’s remarks underscore the […]