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Trump advisors argue steep tariffs on countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are needed to erase trade deficits and rework supply chains. The economics say that’s g…
Despite promises made by Southeast Asia governments, consumers in the region may not be able to afford American-made products ...
Netanyahu says he'll eliminate Israel's trade deficit with the US. Here are the biggest exports between the 2 allies.
Netanyahu said he will eliminate Israel's trade deficit with the US, which totaled $7.4 billion in goods in 2024.
Trump addresses stock market losses, China trade deficit
China will impose a 34% tariff on all American goods in response to President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" measures, the ...
Trade deficits explained: Understanding the imbalance in global trade
The U.S. has the highest trade deficit in the world. Who has the highest trade surplus? Here's what trade imbalance and reciprocal tariffs mean.
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins misleads on trade deficit by cherry picking data, relying on projection
The most current data for agriculture exports, from fiscal year 2024 that ended in September, shows a $31.8 billion trade deficit. The $49 billion figure that Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins ...
Navarro touts Trump's tariff pause as 'art of the reciprocal trade deal'
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said President Donald Trump's announcement of a pause on higher tariffs is an example of the "art of the reciprocal trade deal." ...
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‘I have a deficit at my grocery store’: Senator Rand Paul mocks Trump’s odd view of trade
If you want to sell me your coat and I give your $200 for it, we both agree to it and we’re both happy with the trade.’ ...