The slight reduction in the US trade deficit in September offers little evidence that President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy is fundamentally changing the country’s dependence on foreign goods. Imports continued to rise, reaching a record level, while exports also expanded…. Read More ›
Month: November 2026
Trump’s Election Setback Could Weaken America’s Trade Negotiating Position
The Democratic Party’s gains in the November midterm elections have created a new political complication for President Donald Trump’s trade strategy. Countries that have spent months negotiating with Washington under the threat of higher tariffs may now have greater incentives… Read More ›