Google may have just hit the 'kill switch' on Huawei's global smartphone ambitions
CNBC
Google has suspended business activity involving the transfer of hardware, software and key technical services with Huawei.
May 20th 2019, 2:01 am
Here are the winning stocks in Australia as Morrison takes victory at the elections
CNBC
Bank, property and healthcare stocks jumped, pushing Australian markets to a 11-year high. Australia's Scott Morrison and the Liberal-led conservation government are poised for a surprise win at the national elections.
May 20th 2019, 2:01 am
Ryanair posts weakest annual profits in four years
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Ryanair posted its weakest annual profit in four years on Monday and said earnings could fall further next year.
May 20th 2019, 1:45 am
Political risks may be supporting oil prices, but that's likely just short term, JP Morgan says
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Oil prices jumped on Monday after Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih indicated there was a consensus among OPEC and allied oil producers to continue limiting supply.
May 20th 2019, 1:31 am
Trump is accelerating Europe's political and economic reset
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The German trade surplus is stifling the economic growth in the rest of Europe, Michael Ivanovitch writes.
May 20th 2019, 12:47 am
Exit polls for the Indian elections are out — but they only tell you so much
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party are set to form the new government again, exit polls from India's month-long parliamentary elections show. But past polls have gotten results wrong before.
May 20th 2019, 12:47 am
'Game of Thrones' series finale gets mixed reviews from die-hard fans
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While some fans of the long-running "Game of Thrones" felt satisfied by the show's final bow, others were quick to express their displeasure with how events unfolded.
May 20th 2019, 12:47 am
Trump says tariffs causing companies to move out of China
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U.S. President Donald Trump said his tariffs on Chinese goods are causing companies to move production out of China to Vietnam and other countries in Asia, and added that any agreement with China cannot be a "50-50" deal.
May 19th 2019, 10:01 pm
Australia's conservative coalition poised to secure outright parliamentary majority
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The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) on Monday said Morrison's coalition has won 75 seats in Australia's parliament, one seat short of a 76-seat majority.
May 19th 2019, 9:31 pm
Asia markets set to open subdued with US-China trade negotiations said to hit a roadblock
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Stocks in Asia were poised to open tepid on Monday as tensions continue rising between the U.S. and China.
May 19th 2019, 7:58 pm
Masayoshi Son claims to have a 300-year vision, but his bets suggest he's making it up as he goes
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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son speaks in futuristic terms about his company, but his biggest bet so far, Uber, has not fared well out of the gate.
May 19th 2019, 7:58 pm
Trump warns Iran not to threaten the US: 'That will be the official end of Iran'
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Trump's threat, posted on Twitter, comes amid rising international tensions in the Middle East as the U.S. has dispatched a carrier strike group and bomber task force to the region in recent weeks.
May 19th 2019, 5:28 pm
Trade war and Iran tensions creating a 'very unstable' oil market, Russia minister says
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Current geopolitical tensions are making it harder and harder for oil-producing nations to make decisions that will help stabilize crude prices, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak told CNBC Sunday.
May 19th 2019, 3:54 pm
Deutsche Bank reportedly ignored employees' calls to report Trump transactions to federal watchdog
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Trump's relationships with Deutsche Bank have drawn scrutiny in Congress and elsewhere. Trump sued the bank last month to prevent it from complying with Congressional subpoenas.
May 19th 2019, 3:37 pm
Google suspends some business with Huawei after Trump blacklist: Reuters
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Huawei Technologies will immediately lose access to updates to the Android operating system, a source close the matter told Reuters.
May 19th 2019, 2:06 pm
Russia energy minister sees options for OPEC deal, including production rise
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Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said there were different options available for OPEC and its oil-producing allies in the second half of 2019, including a possible raising of output.
May 19th 2019, 1:37 pm
Kremlin waiting for U.S. decision on Putin-Trump meeting: Interfax
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The Kremlin said on Sunday it hopes a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump takes place.
May 19th 2019, 7:51 am
Indians vote in final phase of grueling national election
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The election is seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party.
May 19th 2019, 7:38 am
Iran is not pursuing war, Revolutionary Guards leader says
CNBC
The Revolutionary Guard general, known for his inflammatory rhetoric, mocked the U.S. political system and made a jab related to the 9/11 attacks.
May 19th 2019, 7:21 am
Huawei founder says growth 'may slow, but only slightly' after US restrictions
CNBC
On Thursday, Washington put Huawei, one of China's biggest and most successful companies, on a trade blacklist that could make it extremely difficult for Huawei to do business with U.S. companies.
May 18th 2019, 4:56 pm
Austria chancellor calls snap elections after far-right ally resigns over Russia influence scandal
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Heinz-Christian Strache said he was stepping down from his posts as vice-chancellor and Freedom Party chief over the scandal.
May 18th 2019, 2:56 pm
Australia's conservative government on course for 'miracle' election victory
CNBC
The results upended pre-election polls which predicted a Labor victory, though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority or will need to negotiate support from independents.
May 18th 2019, 11:51 am
Uber, Lyft and Pinterest prove that private investors are sucking up all the value
CNBC
Consumer IPOs from Snap to Uber have been disappointing and serve as a reminder that private investors are making all the money.
May 18th 2019, 10:21 am
Why some of the world's top cybersecurity hackers are paid millions to use their powers for good
CNBC
There is a shortfall of cybersecurity workers that could reach as high as 3.5 million unfilled roles by 2021. A start-up called Synack provides crowdsourced security and hires freelance hackers to help companies find vulnerabilities.
May 18th 2019, 10:07 am
Trump aims to cool tensions in Middle East, but Iran is probably not ready to negotiate
CNBC
President Donald Trump appears to be paving the way for negotiations with Iran as tensions in the Middle East escalate and oil prices rise.
May 18th 2019, 10:07 am
Exxon evacuates foreign staff from Iraqi oilfield
CNBC
Production at the oilfield was not affected by the evacuation and work is continuing normally, overseen by Iraqi engineers, state-owned South Oil Company chief Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said, adding that production remains at 440,000 barrels per day.
May 18th 2019, 9:37 am
A start-up trying to usurp Western Union and shake up the $689 billion money transfer market
CNBC
Western Union isn't panicked, but the delivery of money around the world is being upended, says CEO of upstart TransferWise. It broke into the market $689 billion market in 2011 and unlike many start-ups is already profitable.
May 18th 2019, 9:21 am
President Trump's global juggling act puts China, Iran, Venezuela and North Korea all in play
CNBC
Succeeding at any one of those challenges would be a major win. Score them all and President Trump's name would be written large in history books.
May 18th 2019, 9:04 am
Lawbreakers to lawmakers? The 'criminal candidates' standing in India's election
CNBC
Election laws allow such candidates to run so long as they have not been convicted, on grounds both of fairness and because India's criminal justice system moves so slowly.
May 18th 2019, 2:34 am
Australians head to the polls
CNBC
Australians began voting in a federal election on Saturday in a contest to determine whether conservative Prime Minister Scott Morrison can maintain his shaky grip on power or whether the center-left Labor party will return to office after six years in opposition.
May 18th 2019, 2:04 am
North Korea urges UN chief to address ship seizure by 'gangster' US
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North Korea asked United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to deal with the "illegal" seizure of one of its cargo ships by the United States, state media said Saturday.
May 18th 2019, 1:34 am
China state-run paper says US claims of forced tech transfer are 'fabricated'
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The United States has "fabricated" accusations that China forces firms to hand over technology in exchange for market access, China's top Communist Party newspaper said Saturday.
May 18th 2019, 1:04 am
US may scale back Huawei trade restrictions to help existing customers
CNBC
The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it may soon scale back restrictions on Huawei Technologies after this week's blacklisting of the Chinese tech giant.
May 18th 2019, 12:47 am
Saudi's Falih says not sure there is oil shortage, OPEC will act
CNBC
Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih told Reuters OPEC will not decide on output until late June when the group is due to meet.
May 18th 2019, 12:17 am
From air taxis to the Batmobile: The coolest and weirdest things at France's massive tech expo
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CNBC takes you through some of the coolest — and weirdest — things featured at Viva Tech 2019, one of Europe's largest tech trade shows.
May 17th 2019, 11:43 pm
Want to learn to speak High Valyrian? Duolingo offers popular 'Game of Thrones' lessons
CNBC
Duolingo offers online instruction of High Valyrian. It is one of more than 30 languages the app provides for free.
May 17th 2019, 6:43 pm
Toyota says Trump's latest tariff threat shows Japanese investments in US 'not welcomed'
CNBC
The company's comments Friday come after the White House said U.S.Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will "address the threatened impairment" of national security from auto imports.
May 17th 2019, 6:43 pm
France's health-care system was ranked as the world's best—Here's how it compares with the US'
CNBC
France manages to provide universal coverage to its residents while spending half as much as the U.S. does. Here's how.
May 17th 2019, 6:43 pm
Tesla shares plunge after report says its Autopilot system was engaged during a fatal crash
CNBC
Tesla shares fell to their lowest since January 2017, after the NTSB said the company's Autopilot system was engaged during a fatal crash.
May 17th 2019, 3:40 pm
US trade talks with China have stalled: Sources
CNBC
Scheduling for the next round of trade talks is "in flux" because it is unclear what the U.S. and China would negotiate.
May 17th 2019, 3:40 pm
China's currency is sending a warning signal about the trade war
CNBC
China's currency has been an important barometer for progress in U.S.-Chinese trade talks, and right now it's signaling things aren't going well.
May 17th 2019, 3:11 pm
China faces possible hit to credit rating if the trade war isn't resolved
CNBC
Should the trade impasse linger on, the damages could become greater and start having some deeper impacts.
May 17th 2019, 2:20 pm
Google uses Gmail to track a history of things you buy — and it's hard to delete
CNBC
Google collects the purchases you've made, including from other stores and places like Amazon, and saves them on a page called Purchases.
May 17th 2019, 2:20 pm
Everybody complains Apple isn't innovating, but R&D spending and patents tell a different story
CNBC
The amount of money going into R&D at Apple shows the company is developing products in several new categories, the analysts write.
May 17th 2019, 1:52 pm
Japan ends longstanding trade restrictions on American beef, setting stage for exports to grow
CNBC
Japan has agreed to lift longstanding restrictions on American beef exports, clearing the way for product to enter the market regardless of age, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday.
May 17th 2019, 1:52 pm
Facebook breakup would be solution of last resort, EU antitrust chief says
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"It is much more direct and maybe much more powerful to say we need access to data," Vestager told reporters.
May 17th 2019, 12:52 pm
The occupations Prince Harry, Meghan Markle listed on Archie's birth certificate
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What Prince Harry and Meghan Markle do all day, and how much they make.
May 17th 2019, 12:52 pm
Cramer on CEO reaction to China trade war — some think Trump is stupid, others want to stop him
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"There are some CEOs who think Trump is stupid and that this is all bad and it will go away in the election," CNBC's Jim Cramer says.
May 17th 2019, 12:52 pm
US reaches deal to lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico: Sources
CNBC
The deal would get rid of a key obstacle to passing updates to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
May 17th 2019, 12:52 pm
Luckin Coffee surges as much as 50% in its market debut
CNBC
The Beijing-based chain trying to overtake Starbucks as the largest coffee purveyor in China makes its Nasdaq debut.
May 17th 2019, 12:52 pm
EU presidential candidate Vestager wants global push on digital taxes
CNBC
The competion commissioner has already issued big fines to tech firms over antitrust concerns.
May 17th 2019, 11:04 am
Iran's foreign minister calls for 'practical steps' to save nuclear deal
CNBC
The Iranian foreign minister also called for economic relations between Iran and foreign powers to be normalized.
May 17th 2019, 10:21 am
A restaurant mistakenly served up a $5,700 bottle of wine. But turned it into a social media win
CNBC
Media experts have lauded a restaurant's very public response to an expensive mistake made by one of its staff members.
May 17th 2019, 9:35 am
'Curse of Amazon strikes again': What experts are saying about the tech giant's Deliveroo deal
CNBC
Here's what experts have to say about Amazon's investment in a major competitor to food delivery giants like UberEats and Just Eat.
May 17th 2019, 9:35 am
What you need to know about Boeing's 737 Max crisis
CNBC
Boeing and the FAA are now facing numerous investigations regarding the two deadly crashes of the 737 Max.
May 17th 2019, 9:20 am
Majority of Europeans think the EU will fall apart within 20 years, study finds
CNBC
Research published this week showed that levels of support for membership of the European Union are high – but so is pessimism about the future of the bloc.
May 17th 2019, 9:06 am
Trump administration will delay auto tariffs for up to six months
CNBC
The White House had to decide by Saturday whether to slap tarifffs on autos over what it calls national security concerns.
May 17th 2019, 8:50 am
Jack Ma explains how you should deal with rejection
CNBC
When it comes to building a business from scratch, every entrepreneur is bound to face some form of rejection along the way.
May 17th 2019, 8:35 am
IMF urges German banking sector to accelerate restructuring
CNBC
The IMF has urged Germany's banks to speed up their restructuring plans to become more profitable and reduce risks.
May 17th 2019, 8:05 am
China accuses the US of 'bullying behavior'
CNBC
"China always believes that raising tariffs is not a solution to the trade frictions," a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said.
May 17th 2019, 8:05 am
Usain Bolt launches two-seater electric vehicle which starts at $9,999
CNBC
The iconic athlete is making a play in the crowded and competitive electric mobility sector.
May 17th 2019, 7:35 am
Investors will soon pay zero fees for market trackers, new research suggests
CNBC
Fees for the world's most popular investment funds are in a race to zero, new J.P. Morgan research revealed.
May 17th 2019, 6:19 am
Sterling falls as Brexit talks between the UK's two main parties collapse
CNBC
Hopes that the U.K.'s two largest political parties can hash out a Brexit agreement have ended.
May 17th 2019, 6:05 am
BP faces investor push to beef up fight against climate change
CNBC
BP will face pressure at a meeting next week to set tougher targets to combat climate change.
May 17th 2019, 4:14 am
China is powering ahead of the US in the race for mega start-ups
CNBC
The surge of growth is a testament to a unique business environment, as well as a population more than three times larger than the U.S.
May 17th 2019, 4:14 am
Europe's ride-sharing unicorns call for reform to help the sector thrive
CNBC
BlaBlaCar and Bolt's founders say the lack of a common framework on ride-sharing make it more difficult to operate across Europe.
May 17th 2019, 3:18 am
In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage
CNBC
Taiwan became the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage on Friday, despite deep divisions over marriage equality.
May 17th 2019, 3:18 am
Britain's easyJet warns of tougher year, revenues to be lower
CNBC
British budget airline easyJet warned of a worsening trading environment on Friday.
May 17th 2019, 3:18 am
Richemont posts solid watch and jewellery sales for its full year
CNBC
Luxury goods group Richemont said sales of its watches and jewelry both grew by 10% in the year to the end of March, with the Americas and Asia performing well.
May 17th 2019, 3:18 am
US delaying car tariffs a 'wise decision,' EU finance chiefs say
CNBC
This economic threat is an acute concern for European leaders at a time when the euro zone is already showing signs of weakness.
May 17th 2019, 3:18 am
Italian regulators launch probe into Google over abuse of market dominance
CNBC
Italy's antitrust authority announced Friday that it has opened an investigation into Google over alleged abuse of its dominant market position.
May 17th 2019, 2:44 am
Networking is pointless — unless you follow this important rule, relationship expert says
CNBC
To be an effective networker, it's important to view relationships as "capital," says Zvi Band, relationship strategist and author of "Success Is in Your Sphere."
May 17th 2019, 2:14 am
Singapore Airlines' order of 31 Boeing 737 Max jets remains 'intact,' CEO says
CNBC
Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong told reporters and analysts on Friday that an order for 31 Boeing 737 Max jets remains "intact" despite the aircraft's two deadly crashes.
May 17th 2019, 1:44 am
Amazon leads $575 million investment round for food delivery company Deliveroo
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Amazon is leading a $575 million funding round for Deliveroo, taking the total the food delivery firm has raised to date up to $1.53 billion.
May 17th 2019, 1:44 am
This job currently has the hottest demand across the UK, recruiter says
CNBC
The U.K. unemployment rate is currently at levels not seen since 1974.
May 17th 2019, 1:32 am
Bitcoin price plunges less than a day after trading above $8,000 level
CNBC
Bitcoin prices plummeted just hours after the world's largest cryptocurrency traded at levels above $8,000.
May 17th 2019, 1:32 am
Shares of Huawei's American suppliers slide, but the Chinese giant says it can survive US blacklist
CNBC
Huawei says that it has been preparing for the "insane" move by the U.S. to put it on the so-called "Entity List," which means American firms need to obtain a license before selling to the Chinese technology giant.
May 17th 2019, 1:02 am
Smartphone users are waiting longer before upgrading — here's why
CNBC
Smartphone owners in the U.S. waited an average of 24.7 months before upgrading their devices, according to data from Kantar Worldpanel.
May 16th 2019, 11:57 pm
Sony shares skyrocket after the company announces partnership with Microsoft, share buyback
CNBC
Shares of Japanese conglomerate Sony surged in morning trade on Friday after the company announced the previous day a share buyback of more than $1 billion.
May 16th 2019, 10:45 pm
Morgan Stanley is bullish on Japan, says its stocks are 'oversold and unloved'
CNBC
Japan's stock markets are "oversold and unloved" — the opposite of those in the U.S., said Morgan Stanley, predicting that the Topix may jump as much as 15% by June 2020.
May 16th 2019, 10:26 pm
Australia's former prime minister Bob Hawke dies at 89
CNBC
Bob Hawke, a transformative and charismatic left-wing lawmaker with a "larrikin' streak who served as Australian prime minister from 1983 to 1991, died on Thursday aged 89, his family said.
May 16th 2019, 9:14 pm
Starbucks' China challenger Luckin Coffee will price IPO at $17 a share
CNBC
Starbucks' China challenger Luckin Coffee is preparing for its public debut Friday on the Nasdaq.
May 16th 2019, 8:44 pm
Stocks in Asia set to rise following overnight Dow bounce
CNBC
Shares in Asia were poised to rise at the open on Friday following overnight gains on Wall Street as investors stateside cheered strong earnings and economic data.
May 16th 2019, 7:53 pm
Boeing says it has completed a software update for 737 Max anti-stall system linked to fatal crashes
CNBC
Boeing has completed a software fix for its 737 Max airplanes, which have been grounded since mid-March after two of the aircraft crashed in less than five months, killing a total of 346 people.
May 16th 2019, 7:40 pm
Architect I.M. Pei dies at age 102
CNBC
I.M. Pei, whose modern designs and high-profile projects made him one of the best-known and most prolific architects of the 20th century, has died.
May 16th 2019, 7:40 pm
Chipmaker Nvidia jumps after earnings beat
CNBC
Nvidia managed to beat estimates for earnings and revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter even as revenue was down some 31%.
May 16th 2019, 4:53 pm
China has plenty of ways to get back at US for treatment of Huawei
CNBC
China has plenty of ways it can retaliate against the U.S. treatment of Huawei, and U.S. companies could feel the brunt of it.
May 16th 2019, 3:40 pm
Pinterest is about to release its first earnings report as a public company
CNBC
Pinterest is set to release its first quarter 2019 earnings report after the bell on Thursday.
May 16th 2019, 3:40 pm
Facebook has struggled to hire talent since the Cambridge Analytica scandal, recruiters say
CNBC
Former Facebook recruiters told CNBC that the tech company has experienced significant decrease in its job offer acceptance rates.
May 16th 2019, 3:10 pm
This is why there's been a decade-long disconnect between Huawei and the US
CNBC
The U.S. has insisted Huawei and its equipment are pervasively unsafe. Huawei has long requested the chance to prove its equipment is safe.
May 16th 2019, 1:38 pm
US-China trade war worries caused analysts to bail on these stocks
CNBC
CNBC did a deep dive through sell-side stock research since the trade war escalated to find companies that analysts are singling out in their respective coverage universes.
May 16th 2019, 1:38 pm
Trump's latest tough trade action could hit already struggling chip stocks
CNBC
Chip stocks have been struggling of late as trade tensions between China and the U.S. increase. The Trump administration's latest move on that front could add pressure to the chipmakers.
May 16th 2019, 1:38 pm
'Hope not,' Trump says when asked if the United States will go to war with Iran
CNBC
Members of Congress blasted the Trump administration for being left in the dark about details about the situation with Iran — and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump lacks authority to declare war on Iran.
May 16th 2019, 1:38 pm
Nike's 'inclusive' image at risk if it fails women athletes, brand experts say
CNBC
Olympic athlete Alysia Montano said when she told then sponsor Nike she wanted to have a baby during her career, the sports giant told her it would pause her contract and stop paying her. Experts say Nike's inclusive image could be at risk
May 16th 2019, 11:23 am
SoftBank leads $484 million investment in online travel start-up GetYourGuide
CNBC
GetYourGuide says it's now worth more than $1 billion but isn't commenting on its exact valuation.
May 16th 2019, 10:35 am
Manchester United posts profit rise despite its 'turbulent' season
CNBC
The parent firm of famous soccer club Manchester United announced third-quarter operating profits of £14.2 million ($18.1 million) Thursday.
May 16th 2019, 10:23 am
Samsung may have a fix for its folding phone that was delayed after it kept breaking
CNBC
Samsung has reportedly fixed issues with its folding phone, the Galaxy Fold, and is planning to release it next month.
May 16th 2019, 10:03 am
Amazon just announced a new version of its $50 tablet
CNBC
Amazon announced a new version of its $50 Fire 7 tablet on Thursday that lets you call up Alexa with just your voice and is water-resistant.
May 16th 2019, 9:33 am
Trump's tariffs are equivalent to one of the largest tax increases in decades
CNBC
A CNBC analysis of Treasury data ranks the combined $72 billion in revenue from all the tariffs as one of the biggest tax increases since 1993.
