Trade war – Page 3 – Deena Zaidi

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.

U.S. trade deficits and Trump’s new tariffs: which countries are getting hit the hardest?

April 3, 2025August 7, 2025Deena ZaidiChina, 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.