Thu, February 6, 2025
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics
Mary Katharine Ham: We're Told Waste And Fraud Is .. It's The End Of Democracy If We Start Auditing It
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: CNN
The latest on Trump's presidency as he continues government restructuring
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: Island
US withdrawal from UNHRC, a boon to political repression and ultra-nationalism
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: MSN
Gov. Kim Reynolds testifies at U.S. House government efficiency hearing
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: MSN
Trump can delete Elizabeth Warren's failed experiment once and for all
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: MSN
Meet the 'nerd army' of Elon Musk: Here is how th .. government agencies and the education system too
[ Thu, Feb 06th 2025 ]: ABC
Trump 2nd term live updates: US government vessels can transit Panama Canal for free
Wed, February 5, 2025
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: IJR
'So Pathetic': Long-Time Dem Operative Says Dems .. ess As They'll Have Nothing To Sell To The Public
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Reuters
State Dept says US government vessels can now transit Panama Canal without fees
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Reuters
US top diplomat Rubio will not attend G20 meeting in South Africa
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: ABC
Republicans block Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to access government data
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: CNN
First on CNN: Republican and Democratic former US .. out against Trump's attempts to dismantle agency
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: komonews
Worker buyouts just 'peanuts' in crusade to cut government spending: expert
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics
WH: Federal Government Canceling Subscriptions "Subsidizing" Politico
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Crikey
World leaders slam Trump's Gaza takeover plan
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Trump Is Moving Fast and Breaking Things. These Voters Can't Get Enough
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: ABC
Trump 2nd term live updates: White House won't rule out military deployment in Gaza
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: krtv
CIA offers employee buyouts as Trump aims to shrink government
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: CNN
Trump and Musk are moving to smother these three pieces of the government
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: scrippsnews
CIA begins offering employees buyouts as Trump aims to shrink federal government
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Newsweek
US Trade Deficit Widens Significantly Ahead of Trump Tariffs
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: BBC
Starmer and Badenoch clash over Chagos Islands deal at PMQs
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Newsweek
US Treasury says Musk and DOGE Have Read-Only Access to Payments System
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: MSN
Elon Musk's dad says he set up call between his son and Cyril Ramaphosa amid land reform drama
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: STAT
No, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren aren't top recipients of pharmaceutical industry donations
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: thenightly
Jim Chalmers has reassured big business leaders h .. slash red tape in a second term Labor government
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: Sky
Palestinians 'must' live in Gaza and West Bank, Lammy says to Trump's plan of Gaza takeover
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: MSN
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju takes dip in Triveni .. ngam, says 'don't do politics on historic moment'
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: NewsNation
What is USAID, and why might the Trump administration shut it down?
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: MSN
"Handcuffed and humiliated": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams US deportation of Indians
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: fox13now
Congress asks Trump to explain what Elon Musk and DOGE are doing at federal agencies
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: CNN
Trump says US 'will take over' Gaza and Palestinians should leave
[ Wed, Feb 05th 2025 ]: KPBS
DOGE is making major changes to the federal government. Is it legal?
Tue, February 4, 2025
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Newsweek
CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce in Intelligence Agency First: Report
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: thenightly
Australian news and politics live updates: Anti-Semitism crisis top of list as Parliament returns
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: thenightly
Australian news and politics live updates: Trump .. ts Netanyahu for vital talks, Oscar Jenkins' fate
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: WPLG
The Latest: Netanyahu and Trump to meet at the White House
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSNBC
Federal employee unions sue Trump over Musk data meddling
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: KPBS
What is the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE?
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Newsweek
Trump and Musk Find Unexpected Ally in Push to Shut Down USAID
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Slate
Eighteen "Pro-Life" States Demand the Freedom to Persecute American Babies
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: RealClearPolitics
Mike Davis: Democrats Have Never Seen A Republican Who Is Fearless And Ready To Roll
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: Forbes
Trump's Sovereign Wealth Fund Sparks Online Backlash Over Funding And Politics
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: ABC
Trump 2nd term live updates: At least 20,000 federal workers have taken buyout offer
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: CNN
The latest on Trump's tariffs and Netanyahu meeting as Cabinet picks face key votes
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN
Musk and Trump move to shut down USAID
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN
Elon Musk's interventions are making Starlink's global expansion more complicated
[ Tue, Feb 04th 2025 ]: MSN
DOGE, tax cuts and education: Here's what happened on the first day of the legislative session

US Trade Deficit Widens Significantly Ahead of Trump Tariffs

The article from Newsweek discusses the U.S. trade balance under former President Donald Trump's administration, focusing on the impact of his trade policies, particularly tariffs. Trump's strategy included imposing tariffs on various countries, including Canada and Mexico, with the aim of reducing the trade deficit and bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. However, the article highlights that despite these efforts, the U.S. trade deficit actually increased during Trump's tenure. It points out that while there were some shifts in trade patterns, such as increased exports to Mexico, the overall trade balance did not improve. Critics argue that Trump's tariffs led to retaliatory measures from trade partners, which harmed U.S. exporters, especially in agriculture. The piece also notes that the trade deficit is influenced by broader economic factors like the dollar's value, domestic savings rates, and global economic conditions, suggesting that tariffs alone are insufficient to address trade imbalances.

Read the Full Newsweek Article at:
[ https://www.newsweek.com/us-trade-balance-trump-tariffs-canada-mexico-2026498 ]