Critics warn his posture could embolden China to expand ties to Latin American countries, and Russia to continue advances in Ukraine.

Upon returning to office, U.S. President Donald Trump has launched numerous tariff threats. They range from broad ones - a universal tariff on foreign-imported goods - to ones aimed at specific sectors,

President Donald Trump told Russia to come to the negotiating table to end its war in Ukraine or face additional sanctions.

American importers will pay a new 25 percent tax on goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10 percent levy on products from China.