Democrats are looking to exploit the Commerce secretary nominee’s vast wealth and financial entanglements at his confirmation hearing Wednesday.

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Mexico's president on Wednesday said her nation is in dialogue with the White House and was confident that the 25% tariff isn't imminent.

Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for U.S. commerce secretary, said tariffs will 'create reciprocity, fairness and respect' for the U.S. and will not be inflationary for Americans.

Donald Trump's self-imposed deadline for a first round of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China looms in less than two days as economic observers and world leaders try to plan amid the uncertainty.

Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick says U.S. tariffs against Canada could come in two steps, with the first blow coming as early as Saturday.

The U.S. is threatening a two-stage tariff plan in which Canada and Mexico could get hit with initial trade penalties within days, then face broader penalties this spring.In summary, it's: maybe tariffs now,

Trump’s pick for the new U.S. Commerce Secretary says Canada’s dairy industry is “unfair” to American producers, and one advocacy group agrees. On Wednesday, incoming U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told the U.

Howard Lutnick, Trump’s pick for Commerce Department head, told senators Wednesday he'll crack down on those who treat the U.S. “horribly.”

Howard Lutnick said tariffs are essential for supporting U.S.-based manufacturing and won't trigger inflation while undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.

The U.S. government has stated that Canada and Mexico could still avoid hefty tariffs if they take action to curb fentanyl trafficking at their borders while also committing to slowing China’s advancements in artificial intelligence.