“There are going to be tariffs on Tuesday on Mexico and Canada. Exactly what they are, we’re going to leave that for the president and his team to negotiate.”

Targeted countries vow to hit back, and analysts predict “a significant supply shock” to the U.S. economy resulting in 1.2% lower GDP and 0.7% higher inflation.

“We’re going to protect our people and our businesses, and we’re going to protect our country, with tariffs.”

Ports are reopening today, as the longshoremen's union agreed with terminal operators and shipping liners to extend their previous contract through January 15.

Some Republican lawmakers insist that the limit will be raised and the U.S. government will not default on its debt. Others seem to be considering alternatives that Powell considers to not be viable.

In a Monday meeting with Fed chairman Powell, the president urged lowering interest rates to match those in other developed countries.

Trump touts largest breakthrough yet in 18-month trade war, delays next week's scheduled tariff increase.

Shortly after economic adviser Larry Kudlow said the White House had “ruled out any currency intervention,” the president directly disputed this claim.