Business

Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.

The administration says foreign governments are racing to the United States to negotiate, but exactly which countries might strike a deal — and over what — remains unclear.

Four or five firms could soon agree to deals that would be unveiled as a package in an escalation of the president’s crackdown on an industry that has drawn his ire.

A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.

Confusion and uncertainty hang over an industry with thin profit margins and few domestic sources for foreign ingredients.

The bloc had voted to impose retaliatory measures just before President Trump made his last-minute U-turn. It has now announced a postponement.

Britain’s central bank altered a planned bond sale, citing “recent market volatility.”

The S&P 500 slid, as trade hostilities continued to heat up between Washington and Beijing. Earlier, stocks in Europe and Asia soared.

Even companies that make clothing in America aren’t feeling great about stiff duties on their overseas competition.