President-elect Donald Trump railed on social media over the weekend against a group of emerging economies for their attempts to circumvent the dollar. While markets mostly took Trump's words in stride,

Trump has made clear he will use tariffs — many of which he can enact without Congress’ approval — to an unprecedented degree as a bludgeon against allies and rivals alike to achieve domestic and foreign policy goals. Rising inflation as tariffs result in higher prices on imports such as cars, electronics, food, and clothing.

Donald Trump’s threat to hit Mexico with tariffs could raise prices on a surprising number of foods and drinks Americans love — from beer to berries to broccoli.

The president-elect’s threat to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships and could topple the trade pacts he signed in his first term.

President-elect Trump has promised to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and tariffs as high as 60% on goods coming from China on day one of his new administration. What will these protectionist policies accomplish?

Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump made new tariff threats toward a number of nations, including some adversaries. The proposals include a 25% tariff on all Candian and Mexican imports, plus a 100% tariff on imports from the Brics Economic Alliance if it undermines the strength of the US dollar.

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose import tariffs on products entering the United States from Mexico, Canada and China, starting on his first day in office.