President Trump says that countries have been ripping off the United States for decades. There is some truth to that argument — but also a lot of hypocrisy.

Elevated tariff barriers directly increase production costs and complicate trade logistics for goods destined for American markets. While retaliatory measures remain undefined, historical precedents suggest coordinated countermeasures could partially neutralize the policy's efficacy.

High tariffs, investment hurdles and entrenched corruption continue to undermine American businesses operating in Bangladesh, according to the latest report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR).

Reciprocal tariffs can trigger a cycle of escalating trade barriers, increasing the risk of a trade war that can harm both economies involved

China and France will hold three high-level talks this year on strategic, economic, financial and cultural issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced after meeting his French counterpart in Beijing.