Ari Hawkins

Washington, D.C., United States

Trade Reporter at POLITICO

Trade reporter for @POLITICO + author of Morning Trade. Alum of @Business + @AsharqNews + NYUAD 2022 - Contact: [email protected]

Articles

"Absurdalne". Donald Trump zostawił Europę na lodzie. "UE gorsza niż Chiny"

1 day ago | wiadomosci.onet.pl | Camille Gijs |Daniel Desrochers |Ari Hawkins

Pomimo kilku prób negocjacji z Waszyngtonem w sprawie zniesienia ceł na europejskie towary Komisja Europejska, która zajmuje się polityką handlową w imieniu 27 państw członkowskich UE, nie osiągnęła jeszcze przełomu. Donald Trump wciąż trzyma UE krótko. Bruksela może po mistrzowsku go przechytrzyć Na początku kwietnia Trump nałożył 10-procentowe cła podstawowe oraz 25-procentowe opłaty na samochody i metale.
Trump’s tariff deals send Europe to the back of the line

2 days ago | politico.eu | Camille Gijs |Daniel Desrochers |Ari Hawkins

As U.S. President Donald Trump advances on trade deals with the U.K. and even with arch nemesis China, the European Union is being left out in the cold — laying bare the profound rupture between the once-close allies. Despite several attempts at negotiating with Washington to remove Trump’s tariffs on European goods, the European Commission, which handles trade policy on behalf of the EU’s 27 member countries, has yet to achieve a breakthrough.
US-China hit pause on sky-high tariffs

2 days ago | politico.com | Ari Hawkins

With help from Doug Palmer Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, left, and President Donald Trump look on during the White House Digital Assets Summit on March 7, 2025, at the White House. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images — The United States and China slashed tariffs on each other’s goods in a surprise breakthrough aimed at reviving trade between the economies.
Bessent touts 'productive' talks with China, details coming Monday

3 days ago | politico.com | Ari Hawkins |Phelim Kine

“We will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on Capitol Hill on May 7, 2025. | Francis Chung/POLITICO The United States and China have made “substantial progress” toward reaching a detente in their trade war, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US-China agree on trade consultation platform amid sky-high tariffs

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Ari Hawkins |Phelim Kine

The United States and China have agreed to establish a new platform for more tariff negotiations after two days of talks in Geneva, aimed at lowering trade tensions.
US-China agree on trade consultation platform amid sky-high tariffs

3 days ago | cnas.org | Ari Hawkins |Phelim Kine

The United States and China have agreed to establish a new platform for more tariff negotiations after two days of talks in Geneva, aimed at lowering trade tensions.
Tak Chiny zamierzają pokonać Trumpa w jego wojnie handlowej. "Ukłon w stronę tyrana jest jak picie trucizny, aby ugasić pragnienie"

3 days ago | wiadomosci.onet.pl | Daniel Desrochers |Phelim Kine |Ari Hawkins |Megan Messerly

Wyraźna gotowość Trumpa do złagodzenia amerykańskich ceł na chińskie towary — obecnie wynoszących co najmniej 145 proc. — do 80 proc. pojawiła się w momencie, gdy sekretarz skarbu Scott Bessent przygotowywał się do spotkania z chińskimi urzędnikami w Genewie w ten weekend.
Baby steps, not breakthroughs, expected as US, China talk trade

4 days ago | politico.com | Daniel Desrochers |Phelim Kine |Ari Hawkins |Megan Messerly

“He’s probably mostly in listening mode, and will take back what he receives to President Xi,” said Christopher Adams, a former senior coordinator for China affairs at the Treasury Department.
The US-China trade meeting’s low bar: Progress

4 days ago | cnas.org | Daniel Desrochers |Phelim Kine |Ari Hawkins |Megan Messerly

President Donald Trump signaled Friday that his soaring tariffs on China may soon begin to drop. That doesn’t mean the two countries are close to a deal. Trump’s apparent willingness to ease U.S. tariffs on China — currently at a minimum of 145 percent — down to 80 percent comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepares to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend.
The US-China trade meeting’s low bar: Progress

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Daniel Desrochers |Phelim Kine |Ari Hawkins |Megan Messerly

President Donald Trump signaled Friday that his soaring tariffs on China may soon begin to drop. That doesn’t mean the two countries are close to a deal. Trump’s apparent willingness to ease U.S. tariffs on China — currently at a minimum of 145 percent — down to 80 percent comes as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepares to meet with Chinese officials in Geneva this weekend.