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Tariffs announced, tariffs delayed — tariffs denied? From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, our team looks at Trump’s tariff agenda on the eve of his deadline for reimposing some of the duties he announced and then delayed in April, as well as a legal case looming over all of the tariffs. Meanwhile, Jonathan Allen outlines the thought process that awaits Kamala Harris ahead of the 2028 election.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Scott BlandTrump’s tariffs face another inflection point, and a court testPresident Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs, the ones he originally announced in April, are set to go into effect (again) on Friday. But on...
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EU slaps tariffs on US trucks, cigarettes and ice cream to target Trump’s red states
09 Apr
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EU slaps tariffs on US trucks, cigarettes and ice cream to target Trump’s red states

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According to an internal document seen by POLITICO, the Commission is considering slapping tariffs of up to 25 per cent on a broad range of exports from the U.S. worth around €22.1 billion based on the EU’s 2024 imports.The list features run-of-the-mill agricultural and industrial commodities such as soybeans, meat, tobacco, iron, steel, and aluminium — to hit the American sectors that rely most on transatlantic exports.On Wednesday, EU countries will vote on the new duties, anticipating no significant opposition.A 25 per cent duty will then kick in from May 16 on a second batch of imported items such as steel, meat, white chocolate, and polyethylene. Finally, a 25 per cent duty on almonds and soybeans will take effect Dec. 1. (Leave it to the Commission to build some suspense.)According to POLITICO's analysis of 2024...
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BRICS, Tariffs, and Geopolitics: The US Presidential Race and US-China Relations
04 Nov
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BRICS, Tariffs, and Geopolitics: The US Presidential Race and US-China Relations

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Politics tamfitronics Key Points:Trump's trade war revival could see 60% tariffs on Chinese imports, disrupting global trade.47% of executives foresee worsening US-China ties under Trump; none expect improvement.Harris’ policy offers stability, but existing tariffs remain a challenge for US-China ties.Global Leaders Brace for the US Presidential ElectionThe US Presidential Election will take place on November 5, 2024. Election polls show a tight race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. According to FiveThirtyEight, Harris holds a narrow 1-point lead, signaling a closely fought contest since President Joe Biden withdrew from the election race.Foreign policy, especially relating to US-China relations, has been a hotly debated topic.FiveThirtyEight Polls – 031124In 2016, Donald Trump won the US Presidential Election, kickstarting a trade war with China. Significantly, Trump imposed tariffs of up to 25% on Chinese goods and launched the China...
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