European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said they are a “major blow to the world economy,” while Japanese Prime ...

Some countries are promising swift countermeasures; others are asking for an opportunity to negotiate with the U.S. to avoid trade war.

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The Trump administration has said the new tariffs will take effect immediately after Trump announces them, though it has not yet published the official notice required for enforcement ...