President Donald Trump on Wednesday inserted himself directly into trade talks with Japanese officials, a sign of the high stakes for the United States after its tariffs rattled the economy and caused the administration to assure the public that it would quickly reach deals.

President Trump’s tariff plan includes at least a 10% blanket tariff on most major U.S. trading partners, fueling a significant shift in economic and global policy. Though Trump

US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies risk harming “all US assets” and accelerating a long-term shift away from the dollar, an investment veteran has warned. The comments by Mark Dowding,

Few would argue with the claim that President Trump's tariff policy is chaotic. In early April 2025, Trump announced sweeping tariffs on all U.S. trading partners, including a 10% blanket tariff and higher rates for specific countries like China (145%) and Canada (25%).