US protectionism - page 2

EghtesadOnline: U.S. stocks rose toward all-time highs as earnings from Caterpillar Inc. to McDonald’s Corp. bolstered optimism in the economy. Canada’s dollar led export currencies lower as a tariff on lumber reignited concern the Trump administration will pursue protectionist policies.

EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump’s protectionist stance may propel Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American economic powers into market-opening alliances with the European Union, a top EU official said.

EghtesadOnline: Japan's economy grew for a fourth straight quarter in the final three months of last year as a weaker yen supported exports, but tepid private consumption and the risks of rising U.S. protectionism cast doubts over a sustainable recovery.

EghtesadOnline: Amazon.com Inc warned on Friday that government actions to bolster domestic companies against foreign competition could hurt its business, in a possible reference to U.S. President Donald Trump's "America First" agenda.

EghtesadOnline: The dollar was under pressure in Asia on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump's focus on trade protectionism fueled suspicions his administration might seek a competitive advantage through a weaker currency.

EghtesadOnline: The dollar slumped after Donald Trump in his first days in office offered little news on his plans to boost growth while stirring concerns over protectionism. Metals and Asian shares outside of Japan rose.

EghtesadOnline: Donald Trump invoked the image of a U.S. plagued by weak borders, lopsided alliances and bad trade deals in an inauguration speech that hammered on his “America First” view of foreign policy and undermined hopes abroad that the new president would moderate his protectionist tone.