Trade war – Page 2 – Deena Zaidi

America’s Tariff War Deepens as Dozens of Countries Brace for Revised ‘Reciprocal’ U.S. Tariffs

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-Pacific, Brazil, China, Graphs, Graphs, India, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

After months of negotiations, pauses, and delays, a sweeping new tariff slate took effect Thursday—marking a new era in U.S. trade policy, with import rates reaching their highest levels since the Great Depression.

U.S. Trade Deficit Drops 56% as April Imports Fall

June 5, 2025August 7, 2025Deena ZaidiWorld Economy, World trade

April’s trade deficit plunged from a revised $138.3 billion in March to $61.6 billion, driven by a 16% drop in imports that reversed the pre-“liberation day” spike.

Even with a 90-day pause, Trump’s tariffs are already hitting Asia. Two charts show the impact.

April 14, 2025April 16, 2025Deena ZaidiAsia-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

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025Deena ZaidiWorld Economy

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.