Foreign investors held $8.8 trillion in U.S. Treasuries as of February 2025—a 10.2% increase from a year earlier, according to the recent U.S. Treasury data. Japan, China, and the U.K. remain the top holders of U.S. debt. Two charts show the major foreign holders as the national debt hits $36.1 trillion.
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Even with a 90-day pause, Trump’s tariffs are already hitting Asia. Two charts show the impact.
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in Asia-Pacific, China, Graphs, Japan, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade
President Trump’s new tariffs hit Asian exporters the hardest. With a 90-day pause in place, countries like Vietnam and Cambodia seek trade solutions amid rising U.S. trade deficits.
U.S. inflation drops to 2.4% as egg prices peaked at $6.23 per doz. in March
U.S. inflation dropped to 2.4% in March as consumer prices fell slightly, easing from 2.8% in February. The dip comes amid new tariffs from President Trump and ongoing Fed caution on interest rate cuts. Food prices, however, continued to rise—egg prices surged 60.4% year-over-year.
U.S. trade deficits and Trump’s new tariffs: which countries are getting hit the hardest?
Posted on Author Deena ZaidiPosted in China, Europe, Graphs, Japan, Markets, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade
The U.S. reported major trade deficits in February 2025 with China, the EU, and Mexico—just as President Trump’s latest round of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs took effect. Here’s a breakdown of who’s facing the steepest penalties, and why some key allies like Canada and Mexico are exempt.