President-elect Donald J. Trump’s proposals on tariffs, immigration, taxes and deregulation may have far-reaching and contradictory effects, adding uncertainty to forecasts.
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Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers
Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.
Trump’s Trade Agenda Could Benefit Friends and Punish Rivals
Donald Trump has a record of pardoning favored companies from tariffs. Companies are once again lining up to try to influence him.
World Fears a Wider Trade War. Malaysia Sees an Opportunity.
With Donald J. Trump promising tariffs, Malaysia hopes a deal with Singapore for greater economic integration will strengthen its role as a China alternative.
Europe Braces for Trump: ‘Worst Economic Nightmare Has Come True’
The United States is the biggest trading partner for the European Union and Britain, whose economies could be at risk from the president-elect’s policies.
How Trump Could Upend Taxation in America
With slogans and in social-media posts, the former president has dribbled out ideas that, together, would fundamentally change how taxes are collected in the U.S.
One Obstacle for Trump’s Promises: This Isn’t the 2016 Economy
Donald J. Trump slapped tariffs on trading partners and cut taxes in his first term. But after inflation’s return, a repeat playbook would be riskier.
G7 Finance Ministers Aim to Use Russia’s Frozen Assets to Help Ukraine
Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
G7 Finance Ministers Close Ranks as Tensions with Russia and China Fester
Western economic officials projected a united front, and braced for retaliation, as they prepped tougher sanctions and tariffs.
U.S. Seeks to Join Forces With Europe to Combat Excess Chinese Goods
Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen warned that China’s industrial strategy posed a global threat that requires a united response.