Trade & Protectionism
Global trade policies, tariffs, mercantilism, and protectionist economic strategies between nations and trading blocs.
33 events across this topic and its sub-topics
What the Market Says
- Will Americans receive tariff stimulus checks? ↗
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Earliest close Jan 1, 2027
Prices from Kalshi prediction markets: the market-implied chance of each outcome, set by traders, not a forecast or advice from Penblock. Penblock is not affiliated with Kalshi.
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America Wants to Make More Generic Drugs. India Shows Why That’s Hard.
U.S. seeks to expand generic drug manufacturing domestically; India's experience illustrates structural obstacles to scaling production.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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English Whisky Gets a Boost from the U.K., and Scots Are Not Amused
U.K. government support for English whisky production is drawing criticism from Scottish whisky producers.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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Tariffs Are Making Instruments So Expensive, School Music Programs Are at Risk
U.S. tariffs are raising instrument costs, threatening school music program budgets and participation.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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Spain and China are cosying up - to the anger of many in the EU
Spain deepens ties with China, drawing criticism from EU members over geopolitical alignment.
MAINSTREAMSourced from BBC News
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Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida
Trade tensions reduce Canadian travel to South Florida, dampening tourism demand in the region.
MAINSTREAMSourced from NPR
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Trump’s New Tariffs Get a Familiar Day in Court
Trump's new tariffs face legal challenge in court, raising uncertainty over trade policy implementation.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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‘So much uncertainty’: Michigan’s Arab American businesses navigate Trump’s Canada trade war
Michigan Arab American businesses face uncertainty from Trump's Canada trade war, affecting cross-border commerce.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The Guardian
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There’s a new Wall Street TACO index — and this one is saying it’s time for Trump to strike a deal
Wall Street creates TACO index signaling Trump should pursue a trade deal.
MAINSTREAMSourced from MarketWatch
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Trump’s New Tariffs Face a Familiar Court Challenge
Trump's new tariffs are being challenged in court, following a pattern of legal opposition to his trade policies.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses
Beijing threatens retaliation against Europe if it restricts Chinese business operations, escalating trade tensions.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
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The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
US battery manufacturing start-ups are working to rebuild domestic production capacity, shifting supply chains away from overseas.
MAINSTREAMSourced from BBC News
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US ban on Canadian imports likely to weaken already fragile relationship
US imposes tariffs on $1 billion of Canadian goods as Trump retaliates, straining bilateral trade relations.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The Guardian · Al Jazeera
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Jamie Dimon has a plan to revive the West: A 'big, beautiful' deal with Europe
Jamie Dimon proposes a major transatlantic deal to strengthen Western economic ties.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
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America's Canadian import restrictions come into force. Here are the products barred from entry
U.S. import restrictions on Canadian products take effect, affecting multiple sectors and cross-border trade.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy comes into effect as trade war drags on
US imposes ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy products as trade tensions escalate.
MAINSTREAMSourced from BBC News · The New York Times
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Trump announces $15bn steel mill project in Iowa before US midterms
Trump announces $15 billion steel mill project in Iowa ahead of US midterm elections.
MAINSTREAMSourced from Al Jazeera
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Trump to announce plan for $15 billion steel plant, would be largest in U.S. history
Trump to announce plan for $15 billion steel plant, largest in U.S. history.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
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Foie gras, live dolphins and toasters: China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30bn each of goods
China and US cut reciprocal tariffs on $30 billion each of goods, including foie gras, live dolphins, and toasters.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The Guardian
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Trump’s Tariffs Push Canadian Companies to Look Past American Links
Trump's tariffs prompt Canadian companies to reduce dependence on U.S. business relationships and supply chains.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifies
U.S. and China agree to reduce tariffs on $60 billion in goods, easing trade tensions.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC · The New York Times
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Healey to promise 'new age of industrialisation' for UK in conference speech
UK Chancellor Healey promises industrial revival strategy in conference speech, signaling pro-manufacturing policy direction.
MAINSTREAMSourced from BBC News
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What Would It Take to Bring Back US Manufacturing? Part 2: Making American Manufacturing More Productive
Bridgewater Associates examines conditions needed to restore US manufacturing productivity and competitiveness.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Bridgewater Associates
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What Would It Take to Bring Back US Manufacturing? Part 1: America’s Structural Headwinds
Bridgewater Associates examines structural barriers to US manufacturing revival in first part of analysis.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Bridgewater Associates
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How Canada Is Responding to American Mercantilism
Bridgewater analyzes Canada's policy response to U.S. protectionist trade measures.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Bridgewater Associates
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‘It’s just getting worse’: anger in Maine over Trump’s trade war with close neighbor Canada
Maine residents express anger over Trump's trade war with Canada, a close economic neighbor.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The Guardian
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Audemars Piguet says its Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch is breaking sales records, despite luxury watch slump and tariffs
Audemars Piguet's Swatch Royal Pop collaboration reports record sales amid luxury watch downturn and tariff pressures.
MAINSTREAMSourced from CNBC
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Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices
New York Times examines whether a U.S. diesel export ban would actually reduce domestic prices.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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Canada Goose Is Ensnared in Trump’s Tariff War With Canada
Canada Goose faces tariff exposure as Trump pursues trade tensions with Canada, threatening the luxury outerwear maker's supply chain and margins.
MAINSTREAMSourced from The New York Times
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Trump Touts America at the UN
Trump promotes American interests at UN General Assembly, signaling nationalist foreign policy stance.
NARRATIVESourced from American Enterprise Institute
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Modern Mercantilism
Bridgewater Associates publishes analysis on modern mercantilism and its market implications.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Bridgewater Associates
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Project Vault Doesn't Solve the Mineral Problem || Peter Zeihan
Geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan argues Project Vault fails to address mineral supply constraints.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Peter Zeihan
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Does the Trump Administration Know What's Going On? || Peter Zeihan
Peter Zeihan commentary questions whether the Trump administration understands its own policy direction.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Peter Zeihan
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NEWS: Trump Caught Eyeing Kennedy Center Demolition, UN Finds US War Crimes, Trump Threatens Cutting Off European Trade
Trump reportedly considers Kennedy Center demolition and threatens European trade cuts; UN alleges US war crimes.
ON-THE-GROUNDSourced from Aaron Parnas