Donald Trump is using tariffs to achieve objectives typically associated with sanctions. But does the threat of rising US inflation and retaliation make sanctions a safer choice?

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -Aides to Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have discussed a potential meeting between the leaders during a trip by the U.S. president to Asia ...

For most of human history, governments have taxed goods crossing their borders. Tariffs — taxes levied on imports or exports ...