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Read the executive order where President Trump was absolutely, 100% clear that this is not a trade war,
I just had a good call with President Trump, ... Proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together."
Mexico will reinforce the northern border … to stop drug trafficking from Mexico to the United States, in particular fentanyl,
Sheinbaum posted on X after talking with Trump As President, it is my responsibility to ensure the safety of ALL Americans, and I am doing just that. I am very pleased with this initial outcome,
Trump said on social media The trade war is in the early stages so the likelihood of further tariffs is high,
Oxford Economics said in a note as it downgraded its China economic growth forecast That's very encouraging news,
said Chris Davison, who heads a trade group of Canadian canola producers We expect China not to jump to immediate retaliation following the 10 percent tariff hike, but will keep the doors of negotiation and cooperation open,
UBS bank analysts wrote in a note The 10 percent tariff is not a big shock to China's economy,
Zhang Zhiwei at Pinpoint Asset Management said in a note This strategy of no retaliation may change if the US imposes additional significant tariffs later on,
The tit-for-tat trade war in Trump's first term benefited no one; it made trade more costly and hindered growth in both countries,
China is looking to diffuse tensions,
It's unlikely to change the market expectation on China's macro outlook this year, which already factored in higher tariffs from the US,
In such a case, we think China may retaliate on a targeted basis and in a restrained manner, imposing tariffs on selected agricultural products, auto parts, energy,
I think you see what we should get very used to, which is this kind of rollercoaster of public negotiation around tariffs and other policy,
Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird in Louisville, Kentucky, said We understand Trump is still using the same strategy or tactic - launching very threatening tariffs, but leaving room for negotiation,
Steven Leung, who handles institutional trading at stockbroker UOB-Kay Hian in Hong Kong, told Reuters It all makes us feel that it's not a very firm policy yet. No need to worry too much,
Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work,
is reportedly set for a top role at the state department The debate today in the room was about the principle, first of all, be prepared. And I can only say we are prepared,
she told a news conference Am I going to impose tariffs on the European Union? Do you want the truthful answer or should I give you a political answer? Absolutely, absolutely,
he told reporters in the Oval Office When targeted unfairly or arbitrarily, the European Union will respond firmly,
von der Leyen said following an informal gathering of EU leaders in Brussels
