Politics
US Trade Tensions Escalate
President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, drawing immediate criticism from U.S. trading partners including China and Japan. The move is seen as a significant escalation in trade tensions.
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The Hill
U.S. trading partners including China, Japan and Australia pushed back on Friday against President Trump’s latest round of tariffs, arguing the levies are “completely unjustified.” The new import taxes, ranging from 10 percent to 12.5 percent for 60 countries, took effect just after midnight on Frid
2026-07-24 12:23 UTC
The Hill
Under normal circumstances and United States law, its journey would be absolutely illegal.
2026-07-24 12:30 UTC