While Mexico was spared from Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" tariff rollout on April 2, the 30% rate for the E.U. is 10% higher than what the president said he would apply to America's largest trading partner in April.

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced the tariffs on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.

President Donald Trump has managed to make his erratic trade policies even more baffling to countries desperate to negotiate an escape from his wrath.

In Kerr County, Trump was greeted by Gov. Greg Abbott, who on Friday announced the federal government updated Trump's disaster declaration to include more counties. Abbott said the move "will provide critical assistance to Texans and communities impacted by the devastating flooding."

Something different is happening to the U.S. dollar, which recently completed its worst first half of any calendar year since at least the 1970s: The dollar is strengthening this week, despite President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff talk.

Trump and his aides have repeatedly shifted their stance on tariffs since the president’s “Liberation Day” announcement.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.

Trump said this week that there would be no new extensions granted for the August 1 deadline. Market pros tell BI where they see winners and losers.