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The US and India also exchanged views on potential targeted tariff reductions. Bilateral trade between India and the US rose to $119.5 billion in 2021-22 from $80.5 billion in 2020-21
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Lobster producers profited from the U.S.-China trade spat under former President Trump. Now it could become a target if Canada’s relationship with the country sours
Then-President Donald Trump in 2018 imposed a tariff of 25% on steel imports from countries including Ukraine. U.S. lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to remove the tariffs after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine was the 13th largest steel producer and typically exported about 80% of its production before the invasion from Russia.
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U.S.-China tensions over semiconductors began with the Trump administration's trade war and have ratcheted up under President Joe Biden's leadership as Washington looks to undercut Beijing's efforts to build its high-tech industry.
A trade war between China and the US over the future of semiconductors is escalating.
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In his new book, the U.S. trade representative under Donald Trump’s administration portrays Canada as an intransigent negotiating partner that often refused to engage in substantive talks
Former US President Donald Trump has once again raked up the 'high taxes' imposed by India on certain American products and warned he would match it if voted to power in the 2024 presidential elections.
"The recent policy restrictions to shift sourcing patterns or even to encourage substitution toward domestic inputs are poised to add to wage and cost pressures in the U.S.," the research found, a pointed conclusion as the Fed tries to lower inflation by slowing the U.S. economy.
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U.S. trade has shifted away from China due to policies enacted by the Biden and Trump administrations, but U.S. reliance on China-linked supply chains has not necessarily been reduced and consumers have faced higher costs, according to new research presented on Saturday at a Federal Reserve economic symposium.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Tuesday she does not expect any revisions to U.S. tariffs on China imposed during President Donald Trump's administration until an ongoing review is completed by the U.S. Trade Representative's Office.
Donald Trump and his advisers are mapping out an economic agenda with harsher trade policies and deeper tax cuts if he returns to the White House, stirring anxiety within the US business community of potential retaliatory measures.
His tariffs haven’t cut the trade deficit; they’ve merely shifted it.
WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to Washington typically doesn't get a whole lot of notice before the president of the United States makes a decision with the potential to reverberate beyond the country's borders.
Tariffs destroyed jobs in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin and made all Americans worse off.
One of Trump's dumbest economic ideas is getting even worse.
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The U.S. has turned sharply against free trade over the past two decades, shifting from an era in which members and presidents of both parties generally embraced one free-trade pact after another to one in which the forces of globalization are widely criticized, if not condemned. Former President Trump’s recent campaign pledge to enact a general…
Taxing imported goods is unpopular with economists, but it could help the U.S. lower the trade deficit, strengthen its industrial base and safeguard national security.
You may think his worst ideas won’t get far. Sadly, on trade he has been singularly influential
Donald Trump is already laying a sweeping set of policy goals should he win a second term as president.
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Trump might just become president again; we must ensure we don’t get caught flat-footed when it comes to Canada-U.S. trade
Former President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he will withdraw the United States from the Pacific trade deal currently being advanced by President Joe Biden.
We are likely to see a harder-edged President Trump, without moderate advisers to talk him out of introducing tariffs or blaming China as growth slows.
Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has painted a vivid picture of his second term plans: prosecuting his political rivals, finishing his border wall, massive deportations, a trade war with China.
Protectionism is sold as good for workers, but the overwhelming evidence is the opposite.
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After the Biden administration echoes Trump’s restrictive trade views, European officials worry the U.S. isn’t what it used to be. “The honeymoon is over.”
Donald Trump wants to apply "universal baseline tariffs" of 10% that would apply to most foreign products coming into the US. Richard Nixon tried the same thing more than five decades ago.
Donald Trump would likely act on his campaign threat to slap a 10-per-cent tariff on all imports, ministers tell the Star.
Donald Trump's agenda includes a range of policies that could create new inflation pressures in the years ahead. The emerging debate among economists is exactly what those price effects would be.
The battle between President Biden and former President Trump over who will be toughest on China and fight hardest for U.S. manufacturing is escalating as they seek to appeal to American workers in key swing states ahead of November’s election. The Biden administration announced Tuesday that it plans to raise tariffs against China across several…
Trade Minister Don Farrell will lead a delegation of top Australian investors to Singapore amid fears over the future of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Donald Trump recently floated a tax plan that would abolish the income tax and raise tariffs on foreign goods. It's a brilliant political strategy.
In 2018, then-president Donald Trump put new tariffs on a variety of Chinese-made goods, including baseball caps, luggage and shoes – and Americans have been paying the duties ever since.
Former President Donald Trump is floating a 10% across-the-board tariff on all U.S. imports. But economists warn consumers would pay the price.
In a Wall Street Journal survey, economists see Donald Trump’s plans to raise tariffs and crack down on illegal immigration as putting upward pressure on prices.
Donald Trump, during his acceptance speech as the Republican nominee, appealed to swing state autoworkers with unverified claims about Chinese auto plants in Mexico. Trump argued for firing the United Auto Workers president and criticized Biden’s electric vehicle policies. The union and industry experts countered his statements, emphasizing Trump's inaccuracies.
Donald Trump made a pitch for votes from autoworkers in key swing states during his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination.
The US dollar, the world's reserve currency, is a haven currency that thrives on uncertainty.
A huge jump in import taxes could drag on growth, economists warn.
A huge jump in import taxes could drag on growth, economists warn.
In an era of growing protectionism, when tariffs are increasingly viewed as good, and foreign imports as bad, an unusual development is unfolding: One U.S. presidential candidate is vigorously bashing new trade barriers proposed by the other.
He has said he prefers trade tools over financial sanctions against geopolitical adversaries and is right about the latter’s risks to the dollar’s supremacy. But using tariffs as weapons isn’t any wiser, as the whole world loses from trade inefficiency.
Former President Donald Trump claims addressing high child care costs would be relatively inexpensive compared to tax revenue from proposed tariffs on foreign goods. Economists are skeptical of this approach, and Democrats argue that higher tariffs would increase consumer prices. The conversation highlights ongoing debates and proposals around federally funded child care programs.
It’s easy to dismiss many presidential candidates’ campaign promises as empty, because Congress would need to approve them. Tariffs are different.
To raise prices for consumers, or not?
US voters narrowly support Trump's tariff pitch, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Voters almost never support candidates who promise to raise their taxes. Yet that's exactly what Donald Trump says he'll do.
Exports to the United States from China are down, but those from other relatively low-cost countries are rising
"My first call -- I'm going to call up President Xi. I'm going to say, 'you have to honor the deal you made,'" Trump said at a roundtable featuring farmers at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has made tariffs a key element of his campaign's economic policy.
Donald Trump, Republican presidential candidate, announced a threat to impose a 200% tariff on John Deere imports if the company moves production to Mexico. Trump's statement emphasizes protecting American jobs, a critical issue for his voter base, especially amid a tight race against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Vice President Kamala Harris attacked former President Donald Trump over his latest tariff plans as she seeks to make inroads with voters over the economy.
During an appearance on CNBC, Cuban called out Trump's proposal to enact tariffs on US companies that move abroad.
Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States.
Donald Trump, Republican U.S. presidential candidate, proposed a 200% tariff on vehicles imported from Mexico. This move aims to support the domestic auto industry in his election bid, stressing state significance like Wisconsin. Experts warn such tariffs could increase vehicle prices, impacting both domestic and imported cars.
Trump said the US is liberal when it comes to tariffs, but countries like China, Brazil and India impose high tariffs. He said India imposes the highest tariffs and American businesses have cited high tariffs as a challenge in the Indian market.
Billionaire Mark Cuban critiqued Donald Trump's proposal for fresh tariffs on Chinese goods, arguing it would ultimately be Americans who bear the cost. Cuban, appearing with Kamala Harris, described Trump's tariff plan as misguided and damaging to U.S. consumers and small businesses, labeling it as 'gibberish' policy.
Donald Trump, Republican candidate, has proposed steep tariffs on Chinese goods if China attempts to claim Taiwan. Promising similar actions to boost U.S. manufacturing, Trump recalls strong ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping. His approach to foreign policy includes preventing Russian aggression in Ukraine through potential military threats.
Former President Donald Trump waxed poetic about his love for tariffs — including his love for the word itself.
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, stated that he would impose tariffs of 150% to 200% on China if it moved into Taiwan. He also suggested military action might not be necessary due to respect from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Several economists have tried to estimate the impact and, no surprise, that’s the consensus
Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, proposed imposing a 100% tariff on Stellantis if it shifts jobs from the U.S. to Mexico. This statement was made during a rally in Michigan amid claims that Stellantis was considering relocating Chrysler vehicle production from the U.S. to Mexico.
Canada has a lot at stake in Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election – particularly in the event of a Donald Trump victory, which could upend global trade
Don Farrell cautioned against a trade war, as experts warned more US restrictions on Chinese goods could hit Australia’s export growth plans.
The coast of a toaster oven, athletic shoes, and even a mattress could skyrocket
The bank sees upside to its 2025 profit as Donald Trump takes office as US president. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Steven Madden executives said Thursday the shoe maker was working quickly to shift product sourcing out of China to other countries after Donald Trump's presidential election victory.
"At face value, Trump 2.0 is bad news for Asia, esp[ecially] China," Macquarie Research analysts said, but they remains bullish on a number of stocks.
The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.
Rachel Reeves, Britain's finance minister, plans to advocate for free trade in her upcoming Mansion House Speech. This comes as Donald Trump, the newly elected U.S. president, proposes significant tariffs. The tariffs could hinder UK's economic growth, impacting Prime Minister Keir Starmer's economic promises.
Experts believe that countries will now be unlikely to apply rules over fears of retaliation from Trump-led administration.
Plus: Super Micro Computer has a super major problem.
During his campaign, Donald Trump said he would enact a blanket 60% tariff on US imports of Chinese goods.
The president-elect’s Treasury secretary appointment has kicked off a fierce lobbying effort among his loyalists.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Howard Lutnick as head of the Commerce Department, focusing on trade tactics, especially tariffs targeting China. Lutnick's nomination aligns with Trump's vision to revitalize U.S. manufacturing and control sensitive technology exports. His appointment impacts other Trump allies seeking key roles.
Tariffs will likely lead to price increases, though by how much remains unclear
President-elect Trump said Monday that he will impose new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China through an executive order on the first day of his new term next year. In a series of posts on Truth Social, the president-elect said he would enact tariffs of 25 percent on all Canadian and Mexican goods,…
President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose additional 10% tariffs on goods from China and 25% tariffs on all products from Mexico and Canada, citing the levies as necessary to
Trump said the tariffs would remain in place until the two countries clamp down on drugs, migrants
The PMO says that a first ministers’ meeting will be held Wednesday, signaling the urgency Trudeau and premiers feel about Trump’s statements.
President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. Here's why.
Donald Trump loved to use tariffs during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff proposal on Canadian imports could raise American fuel prices, analysts warn. Trump's 25% tariff aims to curb drug and migrant influx but won't spare Canadian oil. U.S. refiners, heavily reliant on Canadian crude, face higher costs, potentially hiking retail gasoline prices.
Melquiades Flores, owner of M&M Tomatoes and Chile Company in Los Angeles, is bracing for economic challenges due to proposed tariffs by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Flores relies heavily on Mexican produce, making him vulnerable to price hikes that could impact consumers and the broader economy.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced potential retaliatory tariffs against U.S. if Trump's proposed 25% tariff is implemented. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard warns such tariffs would harm U.S. job market and economy. Analysts believe Trump's tariff proposal is more negotiating tactic than policy.
Some producers are hoping the tariff is a negotiating tactic that will not be enacted, or that their sector would be exempted
Recent U.S. news includes Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum’s conciliatory call with President-elect Trump, bomb threats against Democratic lawmakers, and Biden's hopes to avert tariffs. Other stories covered protests at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and potential federal takeover of New York City’s Rikers Island jail.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Florida ahead of a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Amidst tension over potential U.S. tariffs on Canada, Trudeau aims to address trade concerns. Canada's economy faces challenges, with potential implications for upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threats on tariffs should be taken seriously. He adds that Canada can take the same approach to working with Trump as it did during his first term as president.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will have dinner with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club after Trump threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.
The block of nine nations includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
Trump says he wants a commitment from the bloc that it will not create a new currency or otherwise try to undermine the U.S. dollar.
If U.S. President-elect Donald Trump follows through on a threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports, Ontario will likely see the brunt of the impact, a business professor at Carleton University says.
Quebec’s premier has raised concerns about the potential impact of the tariff proposed by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump on the province’s forest industry.
During a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President-elect Donald Trump jokingly suggested Canada become the 51st US state, causing a stir in trade discussions. Trudeau argues against Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada, and Canadian officials emphasize the minimal impact on drug and migrant flow from Canada to the US.
Price tags for both goods and services are something consumers could see if President-elect Donald Trump goes through with his threat of placing tariffs on Chinese imports.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threated to cut off energy supply to the U.S. in response to the tariffs President-elect Donald Trump plans to impose on all Canadian imports.
Ontario is contemplating restricting American alcohol imports and electricity exports to US states in response to potential tariffs by President-elect Trump. The move aims to protect Canadian interests amidst tensions over immigration and trade. Alberta, however, opts for diplomacy regarding oil exports.
Ottawa must close the yawning gap between the U.S. and Canadian anti-money-laundering and anti-terrorist-financing regimes
The move comes in the wake of threats from Trump, who has said he would impose 25 per cent tariffs if Canada and Mexico do not handle the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs.
Now, with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump vowing to impose a 25-per-cent tariff, Canada’s supply chain troubles are bound to persist
Both the foreign affairs minister and the finance minister have meetings Friday near the town where Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is located
The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border supply chain stories include projections that trade will top $800 billion and threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs. The post Top 5 US-Mexico trade stories of 2024 appeared first on FreightWaves.
Canadian Finance and Foreign Ministers met with President-elect Trump's commerce secretary nominee to avert potential tariffs on Canadian products. Discussions focused on border security and trade issues amidst threats of significant tariffs if migration and drug flow issues aren't resolved. The dialogue signals ongoing efforts to maintain strong US-Canada relations.
The meeting focused on Canada's efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration and the ministers outlined efforts taken by Canada.
Two of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's top cabinet ministers met Friday with two of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks in an attempt to stave off the looming prospect of tariffs on Canadian exports.
Stressing on preparedness before President-elect Donald Trump enters the White House on January 20, the think tank said India’s consumer goods exports such as pharma, gems and jewellery, and marine exports are particularly vulnerable to US tariffs.
With a new administration set to take office soon, small businesses in South Carolina are expressing their concerns about how changes in policy might impact them.
From tourism to agriculture, Tehran wants to boost ties with Delhi and bilateral talks will take place before the Trump administration takes charge on January 20.
The prime minister’s resignation leaves economic policies in limbo, including a proposed increase on capital gains taxes, and could affect negotiations with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump
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Among the most senior officials in Ottawa, there is a document circulating that outlines specific details about how Canada could retaliate against Donald Trump’s tariff threat.
Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau cautioned that President-elect Donald Trump is "a very skillful negotiator" and fretted that the statehood push could be masking a more menacing tariff threat.
For the first time since U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened hefty tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took his argument against the import taxes directly to the American public.
Canada is preparing to retaliate with an exhaustive list of tariffs on American goods if President-elect Trump follows through with his plans to add a steep 25% import tax on Canadian exports, people familiar with the matter told CNN. The preparations show how raising tariffs could kick off a trade war that will ultimately raise prices on a number of consumer goods.
Canada is contemplating imposing countermeasures on up to C$150 billion worth of U.S. imports if President-elect Donald Trump implements tariffs on Canadian goods. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in discussions with provincial premiers, emphasized a proportional response, while considering measures across three groups. Alberta voiced opposition to curbing oil exports.
WASHINGTON — Exactly what president-elect Donald Trump plans to do with his tariff threat remains a mystery to Canadian officials and most Republicans, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said Thursday.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is unveiling more details about his “Fortress Am-Can” plan to bolster the relationship between the U.S. and Canada in the face of tariff threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government and officials at Manitoba Hydro say it's too early to discuss the potential fallout from tariffs threatened by incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.
Our country is vulnerable to an “America First” president who has an attraction to tariffs and a conviction that the U.S. is getting a raw deal from even some of its closest and friendliest partners.
As U.S. President Donald Trump renews his tariff threat on Canadian products, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says diplomacy, not retaliation, is the best way for the country to stifle the risk of punishing new trade sanctions.
British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, Premier David Eby said.
Scotiabank senior vice-president and chief economist Jean-François Perrault spoke to a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce audience in Copper Cliff on Wednesday
A trade deal between Ottawa and Beijing could further anger the new U.S. president and his administration
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The United States and Colombia, long close partners in anti-narcotics efforts, clashed Sunday over the deportation of migrants and imposed tariffs on each other’s goods in a show of what countries could face if they intervene
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's staying hopeful that he won't wake up on Saturday morning to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, and 10% on goods from China, citing national emergencies over fentanyl and immigration. Global reactions are mixed, with ongoing negotiations regarding Gaza, Ukraine, and flooding in Australia. Meanwhile, a medevac crash in Philadelphia and a U.S. Army Black Hawk incident are reported.
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, citing drug-related national emergencies and illegal immigration as reasons. The decision met with resistance from Canadian officials and various industries, fearing economic fallout. Key sectors like automotive, energy, and consumer goods emphasize the need for negotiation to avoid widespread economic impact.
U.S. consumers face rising gas prices from President Trump's tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil. Higher costs for refined fuels may conflict with Trump's inflation promises. Midwest and Gulf Coast refineries are affected, with potential price hikes impacting consumers nationwide, especially on the East Coast.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order Saturday to impose tariffs of 10 per cent on Canadian energy and 25 per cent on everything else beginning on Feb. 4.
Donald Trump on Saturday announced the implementation of tariffs that are so controversial even Republican Senator Rand Paul opposes them. Just after signing the order, Trump hopped on his own social media platform, Truth Social, to explain his decision, which some economists say could lead to i...
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump will hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs on Tuesday, with a lower 10 per cent duty for energy — laying the foundation for a trade war with America's closest neighbours.
Economists and market analysts are warning that Americans should brace for higher prices on a raft of everyday goods after President Trump announced 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China.
Oil prices jumped at the market open on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, raising fears of a trade war and disruption in crude supply from two of the United States' biggest suppliers. Trump on Saturday ordered sweeping tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China, kicking off a trade war that could dent global growth and reignite inflation.
This ASX 100 share is taking a tumble on Monday after the company was hit hard by Donald Trump's tariffs...
President Trump’s tariffs will have major effects on Mexico’s auto industry, agriculture and energy, but the country has some means for responding.
The U.S. President intends to use tariffs as a constant cudgel held over the heads of his trading partners – especially his neighbours
New York's politicians and many business leaders reacted to President Trump's tariffs on Canada with dire warnings about what a trade war would to do vital industries in the state, especially the areas near the border.
U.S. President Donald Trump agreed not to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico for another month
When President Trump pushed ahead with a 10% tariff on all Chinese merchandise, he also closed the century-old de minimis exemption, which allows packages worth under $800 to be shipped into the country duty-free.
City of Vancouver’s suppliers 91 per cent Canadian, 8 per cent from U.S.; Mayor Ken Sim calls special council meeting to discuss potential Trump tariffs.
The U.S. president's tariff threat has galvanized a political shift in Canada.
President Trump plans to announce reciprocal tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade to benefit the U.S. He suggests a broad effort, possibly targeting various countries, to address trade imbalances and budget issues. This move aligns with his campaign promise and faces mixed economic responses.
Ford CEO Jim Farley sounded off on President Trump’s tariff plans, but not in the way many expected.
In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Trump reiterated his desire to make Canada part of the U.S.
US president says tariffs will apply to steel and aluminium from all countries but did not specify when duties would take effect
The president is hoping to raise revenue from new tariffs. He’s banking on this money to help plug a budget hole from his promised tax cuts.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will announce on Monday that the United States will impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, including from Canada and Mexico, as well as other import duties later in the week.
President Trump plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on various countries, emphasizing his stance on fair trade. He aims to increase duties to 25% on steel and aluminum, with further tariffs on cars, semiconductor chips, and pharmaceuticals. Trump dismisses concerns over potential retaliation by other nations.
Donald Trump's rapid reorientation of the US trade landscape continued apace on Monday as he signed an executive order to impose 25% duties on steel and aluminum regardless of the source country. They kick in March 4.
Germany's trade surplus with the U.S. hit a record 70 billion euros in 2024, raising concerns amid potential tariffs from President Trump. In response, German officials warned of retaliatory measures. Economic ties are strained as U.S. exports lag, contributing to geopolitical tension between the nations.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, combining with previous levies to form a total 50% tariff on Canadian goods. The measures have been met with Canadian opposition, as Prime Minister Trudeau deems them unacceptable.
The United States plans to enhance military partnerships with India, including the sale of F-35 fighter jets starting in 2025. President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi also announced agreements for increased U.S. oil and gas imports by India to reduce the trade deficit.
US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held pivotal discussions, aiming to strengthen relations in trade, defense, and energy. As part of the talks, both leaders expressed mutual respect and anticipated significant bilateral agreements. The meeting occurred amidst heightened focus on trade policies and geopolitical conflicts.
Trump said he was “thrilled to welcome... my friend” Modi back to the White House: “There is truly a special bond between the United States and India, the world's oldest democracy and the world's largest democracy.”
Donald Trump loves tariffs, but he also loves affordable hamburgers, which is one reason why Australia's cattle industry is feeling confident about the year ahead.
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed the EU's plan to limit imports of American soybeans and other goods, saying it would harm Europe. This comes amidst escalating trade tensions after Trump's recent tariff impositions. EU official Maros Sefcovic is set to meet U.S. counterparts to discuss the issue.
Top officials are grappling with how to handle potential price increases caused by the administration’s policies.
The U.S. Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices.
Lutnick will oversee President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and will play a key role in shaping the course of U.S. trade policy in the coming years.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to visit the U.S. to discuss trade and tariffs with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The visit follows President Trump's consideration of exempting Australia from steel and aluminium tariffs. Talks will focus on strengthening trade relationships.
Digital products exempt from customs duties, fees, other charges under CUSMA, but ‘everything is thrown up in the air,’ Dentons lawyer warns as U.S. President readies retaliation for digital services tax
Tariffs dominated the day at the provincial legislature
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly responded in part to the U.S. president's claims by saying the U.S. is a "net exporter" of illegal fentanyl, guns and migrants to Canada.
President Trump is pushing ahead with tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, despite the countries' efforts to address U.S. concerns over border security and fentanyl smuggling. The tariffs, set to affect $918 billion in trade, pose a threat to North American economic integration.
As U.S. President Donald Trump threatens tariffs and pushes for Canada to become the 51st state, his trade adviser Peter Navarro is rebuffing a report that says he is proposing Canada be pushed out of the Five Eyes alliance.
President Donald Trump is spearheading an investigation into potential new tariffs on copper imports, aligning with his strategy to bolster U.S. production. The move, targeting China’s dominance in the copper market, follows Trump's broader efforts to disrupt global trade norms and protect American industries.
The president initiated an investigation that could lead to tariffs on lumber imports, nearly half of which comes from Canada.
President Trump orders a new probe into U.S. lumber imports, potentially increasing tariffs. This ties into existing U.S.-Canada trade tensions and involves potential tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods. The investigation aims to bolster American timber production and address national security concerns over reliance on imported lumber.
B.C.‘s Forest Minister said the latest executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump is “nothing more than a distraction” after Trump signed two orders to increase his country’s domestic supply of timber while reducing its reliance of timber imports from other countries, including Canada.
VANCOUVER - B.C.'s Forest Minister said the latest executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump is "nothing more than a distraction" after Trump signed two orders to increase his country's
Trump’s tariffs shatter decades of North American economic integration
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are vowing to fight back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on all Canadian exports and goods. Mayors around the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTHA) are also doing their part.
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday with Finance Minister Brenda Bailey saying it defends the province from an unfolding North American trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly’s office confirms she has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald Trump’s tariffs days ahead of Sunday’s leadership vote this week.
Trump’s tariffs on Australian aluminium will have a modest economic impact, but his assault on US allies is changing Australia’s place in the world.
EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says she's leaning toward keeping Alberta’s trade sanctions on the United States amid shifting pronouncements from President Donald Trump.
Market concerns rise as China's deflation and U.S. economic policies create global instability. Wall Street futures drop, the yen strengthens, and Bitcoin reaches a monthly low. U.S. labor reports miss expectations, and Trump's trade policies add to economic uncertainties, fueling market unease.
The former central banker has cast himself as an even-keeled political outsider with the economic bona fides to take on the US and manage a trade war.
Overnight in the U.S., stocks slid amid fears that Trump's tariff policy could push the U.S. into a recession.
Jonathan Wilkinson says Ottawa remains focused on pressuring President Donald Trump to pull back from punishing trade duties that would harm consumers in both countries
The North American auto industry won a temporary reprieve from tariffs last week, but the U.S. President’s hostility increased after Doug Ford pledged to impose a surcharge on electricity exports
Signs are mounting of U.S. unease with President Donald Trump’s North American trade war and it’s surfacing in various places, from economic data, to grumbling businesses, to media coverage, and in tense exchanges at the White House. Some ask: Is there a plan here?
During a St. Patrick's Day celebration, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Ireland's tax policies for attracting U.S. companies and pledged collaboration with Irish PM Micheál Martin to address trade deficits. Despite tariff tensions with the EU, Trump praised U.S.-Ireland investments, focusing on mutual trade benefits and cooperation.
Algoma’s share price dropped below $8 on Tuesday for the first time since the steelmaker became publicly traded in 2021
Two months ago, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended President Donald Trump’s tariff policy with a curt message: “Get over it.” But with stock markets lower and cracks appearing to form in the US economy, Dimon himself might not be over it.
Two months ago, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon defended President Donald Trump’s tariff policy with a curt message: “Get over it.” But with stock markets lower and cracks appearing to form in the US economy, Dimon himself might not be over it.
President Trump’s threat to impose 200 percent fees on European wines could harm importers, distributors, retailers and restaurants without necessarily helping U.S. producers.
In a down ‘n’ dirty trade war that has galvanized Canadians — elbows up, Gordie Howe style — it is certainly prudent to stay on our side of the 49th parallel, writes Rosie DiManno.
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a crucial diplomatic mission to Paris and London in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's actions against Canada. Carney aims to strengthen alliances, address trade diversification, and affirm Canada's sovereignty, particularly in light of Trump's tariffs and talk of annexation.
While Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers says our economy can handle the hit, he said ‘we deserve better (from the US) as a long-term partner and ally’.
The president’s plan to slap huge fees on China-linked ships is starting to choke trade as US exporters struggle to find vessels to send goods abroad.
The European Union is delaying until mid-April its retaliatory trade action over the Trump administration’s increase in tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25 per cent, senior officials said Thursday.
Carney and the premiers are meeting in Ottawa to deal with what the prime minister called a "crisis" caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Donald Trump calls it “liberation day” but the date of his next big reveal on tariffs comes at a risky time for Australia’s large superannuation funds.
Investors remain jittery over a potential slowdown in U.S. economic growth, as President Donald Trump's April 2 start date for reciprocal tariffs approaches.
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'Tariffs can bring some capital there in America, but then, how about the labour?' says Algoma University professor
With a little over a week before 25 per cent tariffs are expected to be implemented on all Canadian goods by U.S. President Donald Trump, mayors in border towns like St. Stephen are paying close attention to all the noise.
U.S. futures edged down after the three key Wall Street indexes logged losses overnight.
President Trump said Wednesday he would be willing to reduce tariffs to get a deal done with TikTok's Chinese parent, ByteDance.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports, a move the White House claims would foster domestic manufacturing but could...
Automakers and parts suppliers in Canada employ 125,000 people, mostly in Ontario
As a stalwart of the Canadian banking industry, RBC has emerged as the sector’s clear leader in recent years and investors have rewarded it with a premium valuation relative to its Big Six peers
US stock futures wavered as Wall Street continues to grapple with President Trump's escalating trade war.
If cheap goods from China become less cheap compared to those made ethically, products from American companies like mine become more viable.
He referred to the Centre’s move to remove the 6% equalization levy on digital ads, saying: “The Finance Minister announced some tariff reductions in February. Obviously, Mr. Trump is not satisfied.”
PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May during his second term, aiming to strengthen U.S.-Saudi relations. The visit focuses on the Abraham Accords and a potential $1 trillion Saudi investment in the U.S. economy, highlighting Saudi Arabia's increasing role in U.S. foreign policy.
The Tánaiste Simon Harris will hold a series of meetings with European counterparts ahead of US President Donald Trump's expected tariffs announcement on Wednesday.
The Trump administration released a comprehensive report on foreign trade barriers, highlighting policies ranging from food safety regulations to renewable energy requirements affecting U.S. exports. In response, President Trump plans to implement reciprocal tariffs, matching foreign tariffs to counteract these barriers and support American businesses.
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney is pausing his federal election campaign and returning to Ottawa for meetings ahead of Wednesday's announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs.
David Murphy takes a look at how US President Donald Trump's tariffs plan could impact Ireland and Europe and for how long.
The vote is the most significant Republican rebuke of the Trump administration’s second term, with four prominent Republicans breaking rank
Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hours
Canadian manufacturers prepare for likely disruptions, layoffs and possible production cuts
Wednesday's vote marked a rare bipartisan rebuke of the Trump administration’s erratic trade policies amid growing fears of an economic recession.
Investors are piling into the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) gold stock on Thursday even as the ASX 200 plunges on Trump tariff fears.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a resolution Wednesday night that would thwart President Donald Trump’s ability to impose tariffs on Canada, delivering him a rare rebuke just hours after the president unveiled sweeping plans to clamp down on inte
Trump’s new “reciprocal” tariffs will slam countries in Europe, Asia while Canadian auto imports were set to be hit after midnight Thursday.
Apple's efforts to diversify its supply chain may have been for naught with the Trump administration's new tariffs that target multiple...
Trump Tariff Announcement LIVE: Donald Trump in his address at the White House promised reciprocal tariffs. Trump’s new tariffs are a bid to boost US manufacturing and punish other countries for what he has said are years of unfair trade practices.
Traders took to the internet to lament their losses and speculated that investors were heading into a bear market.
Aussie investors are in for another horror day on the local share market, with the leading index opening sharply lower following a tariff-induced bloodbath in the US overnight.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs "will rupture the global economy and adversely affect global economic growth" likely causing a recession in the U.S. which could bleed into
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said the impact on the economy and inflation are ‘significantly larger than expected’.
There have been some suggestions that the big pharma companies may have "got to" Donald Trump and warned him of the potential downsides of hitting drug manufactures with tariffs, writes David Murphy.
Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of President Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world.
A new report from stockbrokers Davy said the Irish economy is well placed to navigate the latest external shock to hit the country - the imposition of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly planning to meet with President Trump at the White House next week.
U.S. stocks led the hedge fund sales, with financial shares being net-sold at the fastest pace since 2016
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced an amendment that would rescind any tariff that increases the cost of goods like groceries or medicine.
US agricultural exports, fuels and manufactured goods are set to take a hit from China's blanket retaliation against President Donald Trump's sharp tariffs, with both sets of measures due to take effect next week.
David Eby says he will meet with Carney with plans to raise the issue directly since forestry workers’ livelihoods are being targeted by Trump’s tariffs
It comes as government ministers and businesses grapple with the 20 per cent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against Trump's tariffs
The import taxes announced last week have sent financial markets reeling.
More than 50 nations have reached out to the White House to begin trade talks since US President Donald Trump rolled out sweeping new tariffs, his economic advisers have said.
The initial 10 per cent “baseline” levy paid by American importers took effect at seaports, airports and customs warehouses on Saturday.
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Despite hopes for negotiations to avert the worst economic carnage, there was widespread fear that the markets bloodbath could continue into the new trading week
Recent US news highlights include the Senate's approval of tax cuts, Trump's stance on economic turmoil, a top State Department appointment, pending Supreme Court decisions, and widespread protests. Tariffs have sparked global trade talks, while legal and security issues within the US continue to unfold under Trump's administration.
President Donald Trump addressed concerns about the market selloff, emphasizing that sometimes tough measures are necessary. He stated he wouldn't agree to a trade deal unless the U.S.-China trade deficit is resolved and mentioned discussions with European and Asian leaders on tariff policies.
U.S. stock futures dropped significantly following the Trump administration's tariff announcement. Experts attribute the decline to investor uncertainty and fears of a deepening trade war, potential recession, and lack of intervention by the Federal Reserve. Market recovery remains uncertain amid ongoing risk aversion.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% at the end of a day full of heart-racing reversals.
The US president said he did not want global markets to fail but ‘sometimes you have to take medicine’.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly erased a morning loss of 1,700 points.
The two leaders have scrapped their plan for a joint news conference on Monday afternoon.
US President Donald Trump has warned foreign governments they would have to pay "a lot of money" to lift sweeping tariffs, characterising the duties as "medicine" and triggering further carnage across global financial markets.
Israel will "eliminate" its trade deficit with the United States, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a White House visit, as the world reels from stinging tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
The European Union said it would start collecting retaliatory duties on some imported US goods next week, as EU trade ministers agreed they preferred negotiations to remove tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump over retaliation.
The Trump administration's decisions are creating global tensions, with significant cuts to aid in Afghanistan and Yemen, heightened tariffs in the trade war with China and the EU, and legal challenges over deportation policies. A lawsuit also emerges linking a Palestinian-American with Hamas attacks.
While the stock market broadly fared better on Monday than in the prior two trading days, Apple got hammered once again, losing 3.7%, as concerns mounted that the company will take a major hit from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
GOP leaders’ dismissal of a proposal from Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) to require congressional tariff approval came after a third straight day of plunging stock markets.
The Chinese Embassy has shared a clip of the iconic Republican criticizing tariffs, saying his words have "new relevance" amid Trump's global levies.
President Trump's tariffs rattled the market for a third session, with the Dow seeing an intraday swing of 2,595 points. Here's what CNBC is watching Tuesday.
As a free trade partner, Singapore can rightfully ask for exemption from the unilateral imposition of “baseline” tariffs. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Pierre Louis Giboin's family have been making cognac for more than 200 years and have faced threats from war, the weather and pestilence. But never, until recently, from one of their best customers.
Nvidia has been one of the hottest stocks in the market since 2023 but has cooled alongside all of the other growth stocks during the latest sell-off.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday that the US president "believes that China wants to make a deal with the US" after confirming 104% levies on some Chinese imports would be in effect from 5am.
The US president hit pause in the face of intense pressure created by volatile financial markets that had been pushing him to change strategy.
US president Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on tariffs 'effective immediately'
US President Donald Trump has said the United States will soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports.
President Donald Trump said the US will soon announce a "major" tariff on pharmaceutical imports.
Experts have warned the price of devices including Apple’s iPhone could increase.
Apple will soon have a major decision to make regarding President Donald Trump's tariffs.
While the 10 per cent baseline tariffs for all countries came into effect from April 5, the 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs kicked in on April 9. Trump later paused these tariffs for most countries — but raised them to 125% for China.
China 84% retaliatory tariffs on US goods, announced on Wednesday, are due to come into effect on Thursday
President Trump announced a reprieve on some 'reciprocal' tariffs, lifting the S&P 500 to its biggest gain since 2008. What CNBC is watching Thursday.
The "Magnificent Seven" stocks amassed more than $1.5 trillion in market value on Wednesday after President Trump paused his sweeping tariffs for 90 days, easing pressure on tech giants that had tumbled in recent sessions.
President Trump said Wednesday he does not want US Steel to go to Japan, suggesting he does not support Nippon Steel's bid for the American steel producer.
China's ambassador suggested Australia should stand in "solidarity" with China against tariffs, but Deputy PM Richard Marles said Australia would stand up for its own interests.
A member of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration appears to have slipped up when he said that Canada would be getting hit with an additional 10 per cent tariff.
Under the 1944 treaty, Mexico must send 1.75 million acre-feet of water to the U.S. from the Rio Grande every five years
The company had reported growth in revenue and earnings for its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, but those results are overshadowed by Trump’s trade policy
With households, businesses, and global investors adjusting fast to the implications of President Donald Trump's aggressive import tariff policies, Fed policymakers said the outlook has grown increasingly difficult to predic
The falling value of the US dollar and swings in other markets suggest fear is still high over Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade war with China.
The 10 trading days since US President Donald Trump hit car makers with tariffs have been the most convulsive since the pandemic panic of 2020, as prices of stocks to bonds, oil, gold and even the US dollar itself have swung wildly.
President Trump had brushed off the stock market's plunge, but turmoil in the bond market got his administration's attention.
Determined to grow at any cost, China has been overproducing everything. It started with roads and rail lines, then moved to apartments and mansions, and now it’s cars, refrigerators and semiconductors.
Trump’s tariffs are driving up smartphone prices worldwide, forcing companies to rethink supply chains and global strategies.
The United States has excluded certain electronics like smartphones and computers from President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs, according to a list of items published by the US Customs and Border Protection late last night.
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The move benefits major US technology firms and countless other importers.
Howard Lutnick said semiconductor tariffs ‘are coming in probably a month or two’.
As the smoke cleared from President Trump's tariff-induced global economic explosion, one clear target emerged - China.
The US administration’s move is the first sign of a softening of levies against China and provides a big boost for Apple and Nvidia.
More than 100 nations in the International Maritime Organization have agreed to fuel standards for ships and fees for carbon emissions offenders, which the Trump administration opposes.
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Rarely has the US seen such a spectacle of confusion over policy. Most of Trump’s team lost credibility, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seemed to emerge as a voice of reason.
A Trump administration official said Sunday that tariff exemptions on cell phones and other electronic devices are only temporary, adding to an already confusing situation around the United States' economic policy.
A statement from the president hinted at yet another round of reversals on tariffs.
US president Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing tariffs on pharmaceutical imports in the 'not too distant future'
Stock futures rose Sunday after a temporary reprieve from tariffs on electronic imports from China by the Trump administration.
Has Donald Trump backed down on tech levies or not? As markets deal with confusion, this Macquarie expert is worried about something breaking in the shadows.
The U.S. President says that the entire electronics supply chain could be subject to tariffs imposed under national-security legislation
Trump administration officials were out in force across the television networks Sunday defending President Donald Trump’s economic policies after another week of reeling markets that saw the Republican administration reverse course on some of its steepest tariffs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection claimed late on Friday that imported electronics, such as smartphones, laptops and more, would be exempt from Trump’s tariffs.
Trump said those tech products — which include smartphones, electronic parts, and computer monitors — have merely moved to a "different Tariff 'bucket.'"
Donald Trump says chips and electronics are still subject to the existing tariffs of 20 per cent. Follow live updates.
Notices show Trump administration setting stage for levies on both sectors on national security grounds
Confusion over President Donald Trump's tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics.
Sector players are relatively upbeat despite current market turmoil caused by U.S. President Donald Trump’s constantly fluctuating trade war
Small and midsize firms account for $868 billion, or about a third, of yearly US imports, according to the Census Bureau.
President Donald Trump says he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains.
President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt some auto manufacturers from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains.
The Bank of Canada is likely to pause its rate-cutting cycle this week as rising inflation, weakened employment and U.S. President Donald Trump’s retreat from sweeping reciprocal tariffs have reduced the urgency of economic stimulus.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump floated another possible pause on automobile tariffs after 25 per cent duties were placed on vehicles and auto part imports earlier this month.
Canada is by far the biggest foreign supplier to the U.S., accounting for 2.9 million tonnes a year
Canada’s poor track record on combatting financial crime will make it harder for Ottawa to sign new free-trade deals with other countries
Mark Carney made his case to Canadians in his latest bid to retain power at the English election debate on Thursday.
Trump has pushed for a compact that would allow the United States to have privileged access to Ukraine’s natural resources
Massad Boulos says the Rwandan move was a ‘good faith’ gesture in response to U.S. concerns about private mining investments
U.S. Vice President JD Vance chastised European leaders for lacking commitment to free speech during an address in Germany in February 2025.
Modi is expected to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. His visit comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected visit to Saudi Arabia in mid-May — Trump’s first foreign trip in his second term at the White House.
A ban on bringing meat and cheese home from Europe is said to be designed to protect British livestock, but is another reminder of the bureaucratic botheration hamstringing the economy since Brexit, says Adam Boulton.
Some of the crazier stuff being discussed at the fringes of the Trump economic team these days is the issuance of “forever bonds” to refinance the nation’s staggering debt.
The president’s tariff deals and a reduction in chaos won’t come fast. Big changes to the investment landscape may need a radically altered approach.
All three major U.S. indexes tumbled more than 2 per cent Monday, and the U.S. dollar sunk to a three-year low against a basket of major currencies
Global financial markets have been turned upside down this year by President Donald Trump’s burgeoning trade war.
US president Donald Trump's attacks on the Federal Reserve and trade war fears have boosted demand for the safe-haven asset
The president’s attacks on the US Federal Reserve chairman are adding to the fraying of US exceptionalism. They might even keep rates higher for longer.
Gold futures rallied more than 3 per cent on Monday, driving the price to a record US$3,432 an ounce, and some observers expect that the rally has plenty of life left in it
Tesla, in the earnings call, revealed that it earned $409 million in January-March quarter of 2025, down from $1.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday there have been 'successes' at the Canada-U.S. border — but offered no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada.
The S&P 500 climbed 1.7% and added to its big gain from Tuesday that more than made up for a steep loss on Monday.
Powell has said that Trump’s tariffs are creating uncertainty about slower growth and higher inflationary pressures
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
U.S. President Donald Trump says at some point the automobile tariffs slapped on Canadian imports could increase while also indicating his administration is working on a deal with Canada.
Lawsuit rebukes claim that president can arbitrarily impose tariffs based on act intended for emergencies
It's not being projected right now, but the chances of a global recession have risen sharply from 17% to 30%
The US president signed an executive order to speed up permits for ocean mining to boost the supply of critical resources largely controlled by China.
Order seeks to jumpstart mining of US waters as part of push to offset China’s control of minerals industry
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday during a news conference that tariffs would 'come down substantially,' but wouldn't disappear completely. Experts say rates would need to drop to 10 or 20 per cent in order for trade to return to some kind of normalcy.
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally kept rolling Thursday as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs said they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American military and commercial ships should be allowed to travel through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal free of charge.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump pushed for free passage of American ships through the Panama and Suez Canals, tasking Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address the matter. He reiterated his desire to 'take back' the Panama Canal, hinting at potential economic or military measures to achieve this.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared that American military and commercial ships should have free passage through the Panama and Suez Canals. He instructed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address and document the request. The message was shared on Trump's Truth Social account.
ASX climbs, buoyed by banks, tech; gold retreats; James Hardie to keep ASX ties; Brambles sees weaker revenues; CoStar doubles down on $2.8b Domain bid.
Trump to alleviate some duties placed on foreign parts in domestically manufactured cars
President Trump’s tariffs have already sent the US agricultural industry into a “full-blown crisis” as massive order cancellations from China force farmers at home to lay off workers or shut down operations completely, according to a trade group.
Investors lining up to support cross-border growth strategies on the theory Donald Trump’s trade war will leave the infrastructure sector unscathed
Whether U.S. consumers are willing to shell out more for American-made products has wide-reaching implications for businesses and the White House, as Trump continues to pursue tariffs
Trump’s approval rating has declined to 40%, amid concerns of rapidly evolving tariff decisions and administrative cuts, as well as the increased cost of living for the foreseeable future. In the week ahead, discussion on his divisive tax bill will continue
Former President Donald Trump hosted a rally in Michigan, touting economic achievements and criticizing Democrats. Attendees largely supported his economic policies despite concerns over inflation and tariffs. Democrats countered with criticism of Trump's presidency, citing chaotic governance, while protesters expressed dissent outside the event.
Donald Trump says he had a "good call" with Jeff Bezos - following a spat between the White House and Amazon over tariffs. On his 100th day in office, Trump is speaking at a rally in Warren, Michigan.
US President Donald Trump has touted what he called a series of major economic wins and forcefully attacked Democrats during a rally in Michigan, as polling showed Americans growing more sceptical of his hardline approaches on trade and immigration.
The US and Ukraine have signed a minerals deal after a two-month delay, in what President Donald Trump's administration called a new form of US commitment to Kyiv after the end of military aid.
The president criticised the Fed chairman despite assurances earlier this month that he did not plan to fire him over interest rate cuts.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to mitigate the impact of his auto tariffs through credits and exonerations. These actions aimed to appease investor concerns and support the U.S. auto sector facing 25% tariffs. Meanwhile, Trump's trade policies have stirred global economic uncertainty and criticism.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Ukraine on Wednesday signed off on a deal that will give Washington access to Ukraine's vast critical minerals and natural resources, finalizing an agreement weeks in the making to compensate the U.S.
The timing of report—coinciding with Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office—has amplified public criticism of his handling of the economy.
Move seals a deal to create a fund the Trump administration says will begin to repay roughly $175bn provided to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs were a common factor in demonstrations across the world to honour International Workers’ Day.
The agreement comes after Donald Trump pushed Volodymyr Zelensky to pay back the US for military aid.
Four Republicans broke with the leader of their party in support of Congress' authority over trade amid growing fears of an economic recession.
The United States and Ukraine have signed a historic economic deal that will give the United States access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, something Donald Trump thinks will bring peace in the region.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
President Trump has just struck one big, beautiful deal with Ukraine — and its impact could reach far beyond rare earth minerals.
Ryanair said it could look at alternative suppliers, including Chinese planemaker COMAC.
The Chamber of Commerce warns that U.S. small businesses do not have the capitol reserves to survive tariffs on foreign imports.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) on trade will not be hit with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection guidance released today says automobile parts compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade will not be hit with President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The health care sector is bracing for higher prices and potential shortages.
Major companies have warned the unpredictable course of Donald Trump’s trade war makes it futile for them to provide financial guidance for the coming year
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday held his first news conference since his Liberals won a minority government mandate in Monday's election. He now has a long list of tasks to complete in the coming weeks.
Trump on Friday reflected on his phone call earlier in the week with Amazon founder and executive chairman Jeff Bezos saying he’d use the same tactic with CEOs of other major retailers if they raise prices due to tariffs
Donald Trump say the levies are so high the world’s two largest economies have essentially stopped doing business. Follow live updates.
The U.S. President shared no details about how or when the levies would hit, but Canadian groups warn any levies could wreak havoc on a sector deeply tied to Hollywood
Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said Monday that it would have to raise prices for some products sold in the U.S. “where necessary” to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
If the only result of the meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump is that nothing bad happens, Canadians will see the Prime Minister as having scored
Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars and other popular toys, said Monday that it would have to raise prices for some products sold in the US “where necessary” to offset higher costs related to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
In the end, the Prime Minister can claim success in a high-stakes meeting, but it was still limited
WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S.
This is false. According to the White House, the number is based on the U.S. trade deficit with Canada and higher military spending by the U.S., including expenditures associated with the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD.
Ambassador to U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Ottawa is eager to obtain the removal of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods but not at expense of ‘stability’
Sir Keir Starmer said the new measures will save thousands of jobs in the car and steel industries, which were threatened by Donald Trump's tariffs.
The deal would drop tariffs on British steel and allow for imports of UK cars - but full details have yet to be completed. Follow live updates.
A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has caused some businesses to cut back on hiring and spending, threatening to slow the economy, but he added that it’s not yet clear whether the central bank should cut its key interest ra
The UK central bank thinks Trump tariffs will be much less damaging than many assumed, with the impact not enough to push the UK into recession. But today's forecasts underline it's becoming fiendishly difficult to predict the future.
Expedia Group said Friday that reduced travel demand in the United States led to its weaker-than-expected revenue in the first quarter.
A few hours after President Donald Trump’s trade negotiating team boarded a flight for the most important economic meetings in the world, their boss took to social media to publicly throw a curveball into the negotiations.
Live updates and the latest news as Trump touts his UK trade deal, names Jeanine Pirro as U.S. attorney, and Pope Leo XIV's social media gets scrutiny.
GENEVA (AP) — Sensitive talks between U.S. and Chinese delegations over tariffs that threaten to upend the global economy ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday, an official told The Associated Press.
Taking to his platform Truth Social, Trump said the talks were “friendly, but constructive,” and emphasized that the objective was to reopen China to American businesses.
Talks between US and China officials will continued in Switzerland on Sunday.
The talks wrapped up after the first day without any statement, and come after Donald Trump said he could lower tariffs on Chinese goods to 80 per cent.
Surveys show employer confidence at record low, prompting job cuts and hiring freeze
Stock futures rose Sunday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “substantial progress” was made in trade negotiations with Chinese officials, potentially thawing tensions kickstarted by Trump’s escalating tariff policy.
President Trump’s tariffs brought in $7.6 billion more in customs payments in April than what the US collected the previous month as duties on imported goods ramped up, the Treasury Department said Monday.
Look at what Mr. Trump has done in the last few months, and measure it against how much he has undone. Things have not come full circle
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE hope to gain economic, military, and diplomatic benefits from their relationship with the US.
The president is paying an early visit to the kingdom after the crown prince promised to pump hundreds of billions of dollars into new US investments.
The surprise announcement about sanctions on Syria would be a huge boost for a country that has been shattered by more than a decade of civil war. Rebels led by current President Ahmed al-Sharaa toppled President Bashar al-Assad last December.
If it always seemed likely that there’d be a fig-leaf deal with China, there isn’t even a fig leaf here — just a promise to keep talking and perhaps fashion one later.
This is the strongest counter by Delhi since Saturday’s claims by Trump on the range of issues and makes clear its discomfiture with Trump wading into India-Pakistan politics and hostilities.
President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff policy faced its first full hearing in court on Tuesday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said two factors are largely to blame for a $12 billion budget shortfall facing California: expanding health care to immigrants without legal status, and Trump's tariffs.
President Trump was joined by more than 30 top business leaders and CEOs at a lunch in Saudi Arabia during his high-stakes Middle East tour.
Pledge to strengthen ties with Gulf state includes a $14.5bn agreement with Boeing, GE Aerospace and Etihad Airways
As of now, Apple does not produce any smartphone in the US. China is the biggest manufacturer of iPhones, while facilities in India produce around 40 million units per year (about 15 per cent of Apple's annual output).
Moody's has downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating, citing concerns over the nation's soaring $36 trillion debt. This unexpected move could affect President Trump's tax cut plans and global markets. The agency pointed to unaddressed fiscal deficits and rising interest payments as contributing factors, sparking widespread criticism.
Donald Trump's latest trip to the Middle East has revealed the US president's agenda for this often-troubled region.
President Donald Trump departed the Middle East Friday touting economic deals and portraying himself as the ticket to a peaceful solution in many of the world’s major conflicts.
Conditions appeared dire for the stock market in early April. President Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise and announced sweeping tariffs against most U.S. trading partners. The S&P 500 dropped 12 per cent in four days.
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is just one of several companies that have said they will be forced to pass on the costs of President Trump’s global tariffs to consumers.
Britain has agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit after US President Donald Trump's upending of the global order pushed the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce.
Walmart (WMT) is raising prices, while other retail giants are taking notice. The world’s largest retailer said it would increase prices on a br...
The White House and officials are scrutinizing Apple’s (AAPL) plan to enter a deal with Alibaba (BABA) that would make the Chinese company’s AI ...
President Trump’s associates and crypto entrepreneurs are rushing back to the market for the once-hot, but mostly troubled, investment vehicles called special purpose acquisition companies.
The owners of a luxury Chicago steakhouse who are opening an outpost at a Midtown tower that’s partially owned by Donald Trump allegedly used federal funds meant to pay employees’ salaries during COVID for personal expenses – including $2 million on Learjet, according to a bombshell lawsuit.
SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher was in discussion with President D. Trump’s administration re: his proposed 100% tariffs on films made overseas.
Americans are more optimistic about the direction of the country and believe the economy has been stronger since President Trump eased his sweeping tariff policy, which most voters see as the biggest failure of his second term.
A resolution with bipartisan support was introduced by United States senators on Wednesday to recognize the U.S.-Canada partnership as the relationship continues to be badly strained by Donald Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation.
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The Taoiseach said the announcement from US President Donald Trump came as a “surprise”.
Shigeru Ishiba said Japan’s position to press Washington to drop all recent tariffs is unchanged.
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If it becomes law, the bill will override the Canadian-U.S. tax treaty that has been in place since 1942
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Initially, the president had announced that the duties would only apply to Apple after he called out CEO Tim Cook for sourcing its smartphones from India. It is unusual for a country's trade policy to target one company, however, Trump later expanded the tariffs to all smartphone makers
President Trump has threatened new tariffs, including a 25% levy on imported iPhones, escalating a trade battle with the EU. This move has caused market instability and increased fears of economic downturn. Trump criticizes EU trade practices and targets Apple for not manufacturing in the U.S.
Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple and other smartphone manufacturers with a 25 percent tariff unless
Global affairs saw heightened tension as the U.S. judge prevented the Trump administration from blocking Harvard's foreign student enrollments. China opposed the Enhanced Games, a doping-sanctioned athletic event. Meanwhile, Russia advanced in Ukraine, and Trump threatened tariffs, affecting global trade. Additionally, there were developments in Syrian sanctions and Iranian nuclear discussions.
It comes amid the trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump.
America’s tech giants are a point of vulnerability
The Euro and US dollar strengthened against the yen and Swiss franc after President Trump set a July 9 deadline for an EU trade deal, retracting a 50% tariff threat. Trump communicated this decision after a call with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, providing optimism while showcasing the volatility of U.S. trade policies.
The US president announced the decision after a call on Sunday with Ursula von der Leyen.
The European Commission has said that President Ursula Von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump have agreed to fast track trade negotiations and to stay in close contact following last night's phone call.
Adidas, Shein, are among 10 companies that will raise their prices as Donald Trump tariffs weigh on US imports amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and other world nations.
In 2024-25, the US recorded a trade deficit of about $44.4 billion with India, meaning it imported far more goods and services from India than it exported. On February 13, 2025, President Trump claimed the US had a $100 billion trade deficit with India, though the actual figure is under $45 billion
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he told Canada it would cost $61 billion to join his "Golden Dome" plan for a missile defence shield while returning to his "51st state" rhetoric.
The Supreme Court could end up ruling if Trump has authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose universal duties on imports.
Unanimous ruling is a strong rebuke of the levies the U.S. President placed on Canada and Mexico for fentanyl-related grounds
A three-judge panel at the US Court of International Trade, a relatively low-profile court in Manhattan, ruled Wednesday to halt Trump’s global tariffs that he imposed citing emergency economic powers, including his “Liberation Day” tariffs imposed on April 2 and tariffs placed earlier against China, Mexico and Canada designed to combat fentanyl coming into the United States.
The US Court of International Trade has jurisdiction over civil cases involving trade.
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Businesses rattled by President Donald Trump’s on again, off again tariffs are absorbing more jolts after a U.S. appeals court temporarily blocked a federal court order that would have halted most of his taxes on foreign imports.
The price of steel products has increased roughly 16% since Mr Trump became president, according to the government’s producer price index.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he will double the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent next Wednesday. Trump initially announced the boosted duties on steel during a rally at U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to double the tariff rate on steel to 50 per cent, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, vehicles and other goods.
President Donald Trump said he will impose 50% tariffs on foreign steel, raising the rate from his original announcement.
President tells Pennsylvania rally tariffs will benefit workers and celebrates Japanese investment in US Steel
President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles.
Trump steel tariffs 2025 | US aluminium tariffs news: This fresh tariff hike follows a similar increase earlier this year, when Trump raised tariffs on aluminium and steel to 25 per cent.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, with the war in Ukraine and trade tensions among the items on the agenda.
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Recent developments have damped optimism that the two superpowers will reach a lasting deal.
Welspun Corp is benefiting from Trump’s big support for the local US oil industry, which is is seeing a surge of investments. There is a huge demand for pipes, causing their prices to increase and Welspun Corp is doubling down on the business.
“Nippon Steel is buying US Steel for $15 billion and has agreed to let the American company remain American-operated” in a Trump-approved deal that “addressed concerns about national security while securing economic gains for the nation,” cheers the Washington Examiner’s editorial board.
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order making official his vow to double tariffs on steel and aluminium, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has told reporters in a briefing.
Trade ware brought on by Donald Trump and tariffs not stopping Vancouver company that builds large power banks with used EV batteries
It was not immediately clear when the two leaders will speak. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday that Trump and Xi would speak "very soon" to iron out trade issues including a dispute over critical minerals and China's restrictions on exports of certain minerals.
The United States has doubled steel and aluminum tariffs as US President Donald Trump's intensifying trade war weighs on the world economy.
U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to hike nearly all of his tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum to a punishing 50% on Wednesday, a move that would hammer businesses from automakers to home builders, and likely push up prices for consumers.
The spending bill has the potential to add trillions to the national debt and budget deficit.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 per cent, a move one Canadian industry official warned would have "unrecoverable consequences."
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Tuesday, doubling tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries, including Canada.
Donald Trump's increased tariffs on steel and aluminium products imported into the United States are now in effect, meaning foreign importers face 50 per cent levies on top of their current costs.
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Late on Thursday, Trump and Musk took to Truth Social and X, respectively, to engage in a war of words that has now turned into a full-blown bashing of each other
The Japanese firm is hoping to move forward with its US$14.9-billion bid for U.S. Steel
The Tesla chief did not directly address Trump but kept up his criticism of the massive Republican tax and spending bill that contains much of Trump's domestic agenda.
Tesla's Model 3 is made with Algoma Steel, the Sault steelmaker disclosed this week
President Trump announced on Truth Social that he is terminating trade talks with Canada 'effective immediately' due to a dispute over Canada’s digital services tax, with a tariff announcement expected within seven days.
President Trump threatened tariffs on Brazil and Canada, citing disputes over trade policies and Brazil’s prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, signaling a broader trade war.
Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on Canada and Brazil have raised fears of a global trade war, with analysts warning of economic repercussions.
Financial markets reacted to Trump’s tariff threats against Brazil and Canada, with stocks dipping as investors braced for trade disruptions.
President Trump is set to meet with leaders from Canada and Brazil to address ongoing trade disputes, following tariff threats made on June 8.
Trump’s frequent Truth Social posts, including tariff threats, have shaped public and international reactions to his administration’s policies.
Trump’s tariff threats and immigration raids have divided economists, with some praising his decisiveness and others warning of economic risks.
Trump’s tariff threats against Canada and Brazil have intensified, with the president signaling no extensions for trade deal deadlines.
President Trump highlighted U.S. economic resilience, even as his tariff threats against Brazil and Canada stirred market concerns.
The provinces want to maintain pressure on the Trump administration to lift tariffs on Canadian imports
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President Donald Trump says he has reached a deal with China that will ensure the US receives rare earth materials, keeps tariffs at a total of 55 percent, and allows American universities to keep accepting Chinese students. Trump announced the news of the ag…
A tentative agreement between the White House House and Beijing would, among other things, restore US access to valuable materials from China.
President Donald Trump said the deal with China is "done." His former Commerce Secretary told Business Insider it's far from comprehensive.
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Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said it was a "handshake for a framework."
Cet accord pourrait atténuer les tensions commerciales entre Washington et Pékin. « Nous allons respecter notre part, notamment en permettant aux étudiants chinois de venir dans nos universités », a précisé le président américain.
In an ambiguous post today, President Donald Trump noted that he's close to a deal with China, that's still worse for Apple and the US economy than what was in place before his April tariff program launch.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White Ho…
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He said about the unilateral tariffs: "You don't have to use it. You don't have to shop in the United States, as I say."
Economic uncertainty usually results in lower birth rates. With tariffs and fears of a recession, it might be good to wait on kids, if you can.
The swell of optimism ended six straight months of worsening attitudes.
Apple manufacturer Foxconn's iPhone exports to the States have risen from 50% of Indian production to 97%, as Apple tries to mitigate the impact of Trump's tariffs.A render of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeIt was already reported in May 2025 that Fox…
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President Trump is reportedly set to extend the deadline for the sale of TikTok for a third time -- as the threat of a U.S. ban looms next week (June 19.) [Read More]
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In his first big test at the G7, Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday morning, according to an official in his office.
For all the proclamations of the end of free trade, the global flow of goods and services has reached new highs in recent years, and the global trade-to-GDP ratio remains substantially higher than it was in 2000. While tariffs pose a major challenge to the sy…
alliance leaders on Sunday are set to gather in Canada amid an upcoming deadline for President Trump’s tariff policy and an outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Leaders from France, Germany, the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Japan, Italy, the U…
The president's impact on investment in the US is far more incremental than he has claimed.
Given China's dominance of the rare earth minerals market, the materials are a key component of trade negotiations between the US and China. Cirba Solutions ...
Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
As importers find creative ways to avoid paying Donald Trump’s tariffs, a flood of tipsters is coming forward to keep alleged troublemakers in check.
Against a backdrop of potential price hikes on imported goods, the dates are now confirmed for Amazon's big annual sales event for Prime members.
The Elon Musk-led automaker has swept Cars.com's list of the "American-made" cars, with the Model 3 taking the title of the most American vehicle.
The US president will cut short his time at the meeting and return to DC, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran.
The Fed has pursued a patient approach as it awaits the effects of tariffs.
Americans are being hit with huge tariff bills on their online orders.
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Trump signs an executive order extending the deadline for sale or divestment of TikTok to September 17.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Richmond Federal Reserve President Thomas Barkin said on Friday there's no rush to cut interest rates given the still-unresolved risk...
Foxconn is taking another step in cementing its rolerole in Apple’s Indian manufacturing strategy. After years of focusing mainly on iPhone assembly, the Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant is now preparing to build iPhone casings locally for the first tim…
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s budget reconciliation bill could wreak havoc on every corner of the outdoor industry.
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Canadian investors purchased $9.2 billion of U.S. government bonds in April, but the value of their total Treasury holdings fell by $58 billion.
After Israel attacked Iran on June 13, U.S. Treasury yields rose while other countries’ bond yields declined.
"While the war between Israel and Iran can always escalate, conflicts are not usually a sustained bullish price driver."
John Romer splits his time between Mexico and the US and owns a BYD Song Plus and a Tesla Model 3. He told BI he prefers the BYD.
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Some major retailers have warned of price increases.
Philips Hue smart home gear prices will increase on July 1 due to US tariffs, and the brand hasn't ruled out further price changes.
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EU leaders gather in Brussels to address sanctions on Russia, US tariffs, and Middle East conflicts.
The president is not happy with a new 3% tax on companies like Meta.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: Canada is proceeding with its digital services tax on technology companies such as Meta despite a Group of Seven agreement that resulted in removing the Section 899 "revenge tax" proposal from U.S. President…
The S&P 500 has soared more 20% since April.
Trump has signed a trade deal with China that will see it withdraw the rare minerals ban that affects iPhones, though it still leaves US consumers paying far more for imported goods.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in 2018Among the re…
China's Ministry of Commerce says the two sides "further confirmed the details of the framework."
Trump says Canada's new tax will cost US companies billions; he will announce new tariffs on Canada within days.
President Trump's tariff-heavy export-import trade policy is hitting a key export-import trade metric hard, as seen with U.S. trade with China.
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Trump claimed Canada is "very nasty to deal with" in an interview that aired on Sunday.
In his wildest dreams, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his designs on currency domination couldn’t have imagined a better foil than Donald Trump.
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Swiss watch exports are on a roller coaster ride so far this year, surging in April ahead of speculation about tariffs, before tanking in May.
Canada has scrapped its tax targeting Big Tech companies in the US after President Donald Trump threatened to cut off trade talks in response to the fee. On Sunday, the Canadian government announced that it will no longer implement the Digital Services Tax as…
Canada scrapped a digital services tax that would have hit U.S. tech companies such as Google and Amazon after President Trump halted trade talks and threatened higher tariffs on Canadian imports.
The deal lays out rules for imports and exports of cars and aerospace parts, reducing levies.
Although onshoring has its positives, after decades of predominantly offshoring, it is not a simple task to bring factories back stateside.
U.S.-Canada trade talks resumed late Sunday, days after Trump suspended them.
After a weekend standoff triggered by President Donald Trump, Ottawa has rescinded its controversial Digital Services Tax, handing a major victory to the White House and Silicon Valley.
Today President Trump put out a note urging Fed Chair Powell to lower rates. The following image, courtesy of Conor Sen, shows the central...
Inflation, high interest rates and market uncertainty are impacting housing affordability this summer.
Canada's prime minister says trade talks with US will resume after Ottawa drops new levy.
The Administration has already lowered expectations as dealmaking proves challenging.
With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.
The chairman of the US Federal Reserve has blamed Donald Trump’s tariffs for preventing him from cutting interest rates.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are
The announcement came after President Trump in April proposed a steep 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports; he later paused those tariffs while talks continued.
Toyota brand needs to get more vehicles to dealers, and Lexus has a problem with impatient young shoppers.
President Donald Trump's new trade deal with Vietnam raises dramatically hikes import costs for Apple's hardware including AirPods, almost all iPads, and the Mac mini.Tim Cook at a Foxconn plant in Vietnam — image credit: AppleFollowing Apple's massive global…
Any transshipment will face 40 percent levy, while Vietnam will accept US goods tariff-free.
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Hanoi that would levy 20% on imports and a 40% tariff on transshipment from Vietnam.
Your favorite Lululemon leggings and Nike sneaker could soon see price hikes after Trump's Vietnam deal left tariffs on the major exporter at 20%.
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Vendors have reason to celebrate as geopolitics recalibrate World War Fee The US has lifted the requirement to secure a license before exporting Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools to China, say EDA vendors.…
My morning WFB (work from beach) reads: • US dollar suffers worst start to year since 1973: Donald Trump’s trade policies and rising debt levels have sparked decline of more than 10% in first half of 2025, US dollar suffers worst start to year since 1973 (Fin…
Trump says Japan is 'spoiled' and that he doubts the US will make a deal with the country.
The U.S. dollar had its worst start this year in more than half a century. Harvard University economics professor Kenneth Rogoff says President Trump is accelerating the decline.
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Marc Andreesen called for massive investment in "alien dreadnought" factories, a term Elon Musk has repeatedly used in reference to Tesla's robots.
Trump said that about “10 or 12” tariff letters would go out Friday, with additional letters coming “over the next few days.”
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Richard Harris of Port Shelter Investment suggests tariffs could negatively impact trade and growth, offsetting the benefits of the 'big beautiful bill'. Markets initially overlooked tariff concerns, focusing on positive rollbacks. However, tariffs remain hig…
The dollar strengthened following President Trump's tax cut bill approval and growing pressure for U.S. trade deals. A robust U.S. jobs report diminished expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts, boosting the greenback from previous lows against the…
It's not just Mexico's federal government that is calling for economic diversification away from the US but also its biggest business lobby
The US House of Representatives voted to kill off the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles by passing Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill."
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Better-than-expected job growth and passage of tax cuts propelled stocks to all-time highs. President Trump’s July 9 tariff deadline should be the focus this week.
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Perceived odds of a U.S. recession peaked at 66% back in April as Wall Street banks were raising red flags, yet they have since plunged as trade negotiations advanced.
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Deal activity is picking up as investors ride the AI wave and markets hit fresh record highs, helping 2025 look like a boom year for IPOs and M&A.
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Leaders expected to decry US President Trump's trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.
European investors appear calm ahead of the deadline on U.S. auto tariff talks. They should remember Trump’s concern over unfair EU tactics which might inhibit a deal.
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For the second straight quarter, Tesla’s sales have declined while Chinese rivals like BYD and NIO are surging, a sign of a major power shift in the global electric vehicle market.
The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".
Amazon's big annual sale officially kicks off Tuesday, but Prime members can find great deals now before any potential price hikes.
Donald Trump's top trade negotiators have added more time to the clock after the White House failed to reach its 90 deals in 90 days target.
On Sunday, the BRICS group issued a statement condemning US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, a BRICS member.
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Stocks closed down significantly on Monday after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other nations, set to take effect on Aug. 1.
President Donald Trump has started to send letters to world leaders announcing new tariff rates for countries without a U.S. trade deal, some of which affect countries where Apple manufactures its products.Tim Cook [left], President Donald Trump [right]In Apr…
In yet another tariff development, President Donald Trump said today that he is sending letters to Japan and South Korea outlining a plan to raise tariffs on imports from both countries to 25% on August 1. The news comes one day after U.S. Treasury Secretary …
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Political instability and funding issues are major challenges that need to be overcome, the CEO of Norway's sovereign fund said.
US stock futures wavered as President Trump ratcheted up trade tensions with US trade partners.
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Higher tariffs are likely incoming, and Nintendo's Switch 2 may be caught in the storm this time.
Trump sent tariff letters to 14 countries including South Korea, Japan, Malaysia and Bangladesh.
The US imports roughly half of copper needs each year, used in construction, transportation and electronics.
The US is the world’s second-largest manufacturer after China, adding $2.9 trillion to the global economy.
Trump accused Brazil of "attacks" on US tech companies and conducting a "witch hunt" against its former president Jair Bolsonaro.
U.S. trade director Peter Navarro took aim at Apple again today, causing the company's stock to briefly drop. In an interview with Fox Business, Navarro said that Apple thinks that it is "too big to tariff," suggesting that Apple might be expecting a tariff e…
President Trump defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of plotting an attempted coup following his loss in the 2022 election.
President Trump has announced — but postponed the effective date for — higher tariffs once again. Here's what to know about the latest on his tariff policy.
Talks come as US shifts focus from aid to building sustainable economic partnerships.
The US president cited the criminal trial of far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro as the reason for the steep tariff hike.
The White House has sent letters to 20 different countries this week announcing new tariffs.
Malaysian leader says trade being used to 'pressure, isolate and contain' as top US diplomat Rubio set to visit region.
Brazil's President Lula is firing back at Trump's 50% tariff threat — saying Brazil is ready to match any U.S. import taxes, dollar for dollar.
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The US president's threatened new tariffs on Brazil are likely to have major political ramifications in the country.
Brazil's President Lula has rejected Trump's efforts to use tariffs to extract political concessions.
Jamie Dimon warned that markets are underestimating inflation and the risk of more Fed rate hikes amid global trade tensions.
TikTok drew on the Amazon playbook to launch its US e-commerce business, but now it's betting its future on staff with roots in China.
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President Donald Trump threatened a 35% tariff on Canadian goods but said the U.S. would consider adjusting its stance if Canada helps stop the flow of fentanyl between the two countries.
The German automaker is selling more luxury cars than ever in America, but global politics are forcing it to pull back just as demand surges.
EV sales in Canada have struggled in 2025, but Tesla has fared worse than rivals.
California, New York, and Illinois have invested their public employees’ retirement savings in firms promoting and profiting off Trump’s second term
By attacking Brazil’s sovereignty, Trump may have handed the leftist president a political and diplomatic opportunity.
New levies, which come on top of tariffs on auto parts and industrial metals, will come into effect on August 1.
Because of droughts and increasing costs, beef buyers have relied more heavily on imports this year.
Canada would bear the brunt of Trump's tariffs in terms of economic contraction, says The Budget Lab of Yale.
EU's von der Leyen says the EU will safeguard its interests, 'including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures.'
Framing the move as pro-worker, Trump risks economic fallout as EU and Mexico weigh billions in countermeasures
For all the ways that MAGA has departed from established political norms, there is a throwback quality to President Trump’s extraordinarily hostile trade war. His ham-fisted efforts to shore up global U.S. hegemony in the face of growing competition, and Repu…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30 per cent against the European Union and Mexico starting on Aug. 1, after weeks of negotiations with the key trading allies failed to reach a more comprehensive trade deal.
The president’s announcement came after European officials had long been negotiating with the Trump administration in hopes to secure a lower rate.
Whether his copper tariff will remain in place is a question given the number of times Trump has flip-flopped on tariffs of various kinds.
Beautiful? Not so much.
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US president has told Mexico and EU they face tariffs of 30 percent in August.
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Peter Mandelson, the U.K.'s ambassador to the U.S., hailed a major transatlantic trade deal for automobiles, while expressing effusive praise for President Donald Trump.
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Brookfield bets on older, lower-cost warehouses as trade uncertainties and oversupply cloud the outlook for industrial storage.
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Under the new plan, the US will sell weapons to Nato countries who will send them to Ukraine.
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US President Donald Trump announced a shipment of weapons for Ukraine while threatening tariffs on Russia.
The 27-member bloc says Washington's latest threats against its exports are 'absolutely unacceptable'.
Speaking alongside NATO chief, US president says missiles will be sent to NATO, which will coordinate distribution.
Ursula von der Leyen says bloc hopes to see negotiated solution to trade tensions.
Major indices suffer heavy losses as EU ministers prepare to discuss response to US president's latest trade salvo.
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to continue with mass firings. And, Trump has threatened Russia with tariffs over its war with Ukraine.
Apple is investing $500 million with MP Materials to design and manufacture recycled rare earth magnets in the US, specifically for Apple devices.
Nvidia announced it has received the OK to resume selling its pared down H20 chip in China.
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Nvidia NVDA.O said on Monday it will resume sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chip to China and has introduced a new model tailored to meet regulatory...
Russia continued its nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities overnight into Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would send military equipment to Kyiv.
Inflation has cooled this year, defying the fears of many economists.
Trump says the US will lower its tariffs threatened on goods from Indonesia to 19% from a planned 32%.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States had struck a trade deal with Indonesia. Trump had threatened the...
(Bloomberg) -- Kevin Warsh, a top contender to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is finally ready to cut interest rates. Most Read from ...
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The European Union has dropped its plan for a tax on Big Tech firms, likely as part of attempting to secure a more favorable trade deal with Trump.Negotiations are being held in Brussels over EU tax proposals as well as a US deal — image credit: European Unio…
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Maybe CEO Jensen Huang's million-dollar meal at Mar-a-Lago has paid off in the form of permission to sell the H20 and a new RTX Pro GPU Nvidia has announced the US government will allow it to resume sales of its GPUs to Chinese customers.…
Trump tariffs could raise tech prices by 10%, impacting phones, TVs, and PCs. Here’s what you need to know before your next upgrade. The post Trump’s tariffs could hike tech prices by 10% appeared first on Phandroid.
With his tax agenda finally passed, Donald Trump has turned back to his true passion: making America poorer and more geopolitically isolated for no good reason. Last week, the president threatened 25 of America’s trading partners with punishing tariffs, unles…
Mackenzie Hawkins / Bloomberg: Nvidia plans to resume H20 AI chip sales to China after Washington assured shipments will be approved, reversing an earlier Trump administration stance in April — US government officials have told Nvidia that they would green-…
The new deal comes as the Southeast Asian country plans to buy 50 Boeing jets, according to US President Donald Trump.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Chinese firms have begun rushing to order Nvidia's H20 AI chips as the company plans to resume sales to mainland China, Reuters reports. The chip giant expects to receive US government licenses soon so th…
Donald Trump has proposed huge levies on Brazil, prompting an outspoken response from the CEO of Embraer, which builds vital regional airliners.
"We are coping, and I have no doubt that we will cope," said Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov.
Batteries Plus CEO Scott Williams said the chain has reduced its reliance on Chinese suppliers for car batteries in order to minimize tariff costs.
BERLIN (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the American economy at least as much the European one, German Finance Minister Lars...
US regulator ITC is recommending that BOE smartphone displays, such as those in some iPhones, should be banned, following a preliminary ruling in Samsung's case against its rival.BOE makes displays for the iPhone 16eBack in 2023, both Samsung Display and Chin…
Experts predict near-term price instability for EVs and other vehicles due to Trump's tariffs, potentially leveling off by 2027. Here's what you can do now if you're in the market to buy one.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto welcomes deal to lower tariff rate from 32 to 19 percent.
Russia's approach is to 'keep calm and carry on' in the face of Trump's threats over Ukraine war, experts say.
Europe's trade commissioner insists ‘we want to use every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’.
Prime Minister Mark Carney also introduced a fund to invest in domestic steel projects.
The US president says it's better to make the fizzy drink with cane sugar, but why might that be?
Businesses across the board told the Federal Reserve that tariffs have increased their costs either modestly or pronouncedly.
UK officials are optimistic that the Trump administration will soon agree to modify the domestic-production requirements that are holding up a trade...
India and the US have been locked in intense trade negotiations, aiming to reach an agreement before steep tariffs kick in.
The average effective tariff rate has been around 16%, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management calculates, 5 times higher than the past average of 3%.
Brazilian president says that Donald Trump was elected to lead the US, not to be 'the emperor of the world'.
DURBAN, South Africa (Reuters) -German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil made clear in a meeting with his counterparts from the Group of Seven major economies ...
The U.S. economy has largely defied economists' fears of a tariff-induced slowdown.
The policy remains in flux months after "Liberation Day."
US threatens 50-percent tariffs unless ex-leader Bolsonaro's prosecution is dropped.
Blackstone has withdrawn from the consortium seeking to invest in TikTok's U.S. operations amid uncertainty and delays in the deal, which is now entangled in U.S.-China trade talks. The consortium, led by Susquehanna International Group and General Atlantic, …
The U.S. can either spend taxpayer money to help U.S. businesses export to the world (subsidies) or it can collect taxes so that it has more money to spend (tariffs).
The prized Italian cheese has long symbolized tradition. Now it faces political pressure — and rising prices
That’s the title of a report by the Trump administration CEA earlier this month. It’s an interesting question whether this is the relevant question or not. What the CEA analysis does is to use the 2017 Input-Output tables to determine what the final goods pri…
Jeep maker Stellantis says it's expecting a $2.7 billion loss.
According to a new report from Automotive News, Japanese automotive powerhouse Nissan is planning to reduce its manufacturing capacity in Mexico next year by...
Leaders expected to hold talks on bilateral trade days before US tariffs on Philippine goods set to take effect.
Trump's tariffs have had a limited impact on the global economy so far, but analysts fear the worst is yet to come.
South Koreans' perceptions of the US have taken a dive amid Trump's 'America First' foreign policy and trade agenda.
As brands tighten budgets and pull back from DEI, mid-tier and multicultural creators are feeling the squeeze. In the second half of 2025, the creator economy is shifting—from chasing virality to building long-term survival.
People overseas have so far paid very little for tariffs, with Americans bearing the brunt of the cost, per Deutsche Bank.
This is something to watch again. Here is another update on lumber prices. SPECIAL NOTE: The CME group discontinued the Random Length Lumb...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will be meeting with Chinese officials next week to extend trade talks past the August 12 deadline (the deadline for...
Beijing wants the Chinese carrier included in the MSC-BlackRock acquisition of 45 Hutchison ports, raising U.S. security concerns over Panama Canal access.
Three very important tariff-related stories loom over the US economy this month. The first is that, after a few weeks of relative quiet, President Donald Trump is once again threatening to raise tariffs on a whole raft of other nations. According to the New Y…
Details about the agreement, which US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, are limited.
Not only does it raise taxes on American consumers, but it leaves American automakers at a distinct disadvantage relative to their Japanese competitors.
The United States has reached a trade agreement with Japan that exchanges Japanese foreign investment in the U.S. for a lower tariff rate. [Read More]
US president says Japanese exports will be subject to a 15 percent tariff under the trade agreement.
Chinese investments could play a crucial role in enabling Brazil to boost its industrial capacity and diversify economy.
Shigeru Ishiba says he wants to ensure the new tariff deal agreed with the US is properly implemented.
Initial predictions about runaway inflation and empty shelves after President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariffs in April have yet to materialize. Some in the Trump administration have taken that as a sign that he should double down on tariffs. Earli…
Federal minister Piyush Goyal seems optimistic about India finalising a trade deal with US before the 1 August deadline.
Apple's quarterly results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025 are arriving on July 31. With ever-changing tariff policies affecting supply chains, here's what to expect from a traditionally quiet quarter for the company.Apple CEO Tim CookApple's third-quarte…
Volkswagens grapples with a massive tariff hit, Kia looks to take advantage of the situation President Trump created, Tesla faces another setback in Europe.
Trump administration says increased imports from Italy under former President Joe Biden changed the ice cream game.
US president says chances of reaching a trade deal with the EU are '50-50' ahead of his August 1 tariff deadline.
Experts warn the US tariff will hurt Brazil’s family farmers, who produce two-thirds of the country’s coffee output.
Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.
Any investor who, on the first of February, thought “Hmm, tariffs means higher inflation and that means major gold stocks will benefit, so I’ll buy them” has done well.
After months of talks and shuttle diplomacy between Brussels and Washington, the two sides have been zeroing in on an agreement.
Dow Jones futures will open Sunday evening, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Huge tech earnings, a Fed meeting and Trump tariff deadlines all loom in a huge week. The stock market rally continued to advance last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq…
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US President Donald Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen confirm the deal after "tough negotiations" in Scotland.
Trump had most recently threatened tariffs of 30% on imports from the European Union. But on Sunday, he met with the president of the European Commission, and they agreed to a lower level.
President Trump's tariffs could hit the economy badly and lead to higher inflation. But Wall Street investors are reacting by sending stocks to record highs.
President Donald Trump announced the deal on Sunday in Scotland alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The US president is to meet the EU chief in Scotland as Brussels strives for a deal before Trump's Friday deadline.
US president and his EU counterpart strike sweeping 15 percent tariff deal to stabilise transatlantic trade.
U.S. dairy producers insist they're not looking for Canada to dismantle its supply management system, but they do want Canada to follow the letter and spirit of the existing rules that are supposed to govern the dairy trade between the two countries.
Despite Trump's economic claims, with rising tariffs, just 30% of Americans say they can meet their costs per a poll from Data for Progress.
The deal was struck less than a week before the U.S. threatened to levy a much higher 30% tariff on European goods.
United States, European Union stave off 30% U.S. tariffs on imports, due to start on Friday, at least for now. But what about pharmaceuticals?
When the industry’s juggernaut – LVMH – sees its largest fashion and leather goods segment down 8% in 1H2025, it is warning of a wider industry downturn.
TURNBERRY, Scotland (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States and the European Union had reached agreement on a trade deal that...
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(Bloomberg) -- Investors expect automakers and luxury goods makers to lead a relief rally in European stocks when the market reopens on Monday, after the US ...
Carmakers, consumers and European solidarity - who is up and who is down after 15% tariffs on EU imports to US?
Trump announced a trade deal with the European Union yesterday, which is lower than the 30% previously threatened. And, Pete Buttigieg discusses where Democrats went wrong in the 2024 election.
TOKYO (Reuters) -The euro gained on Monday following the announcement of a framework trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, the...
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Global stocks rose and the euro firmed on Monday after a trade agreement between the United States and the EU lifted sentiment and...
(Reuters) -The European Union's trade deal with the United States could cost the pharmaceutical industry between $13 billion and $19 billion as branded...
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -France denounced the trade agreement between the European Union and the U.S. as a "submission" on Monday though other EU states largely...
BEIJING (Reuters) -A high-level delegation of American executives will travel to China this week to meet senior Chinese officials in a trip organised by the ...
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to crack down on companies evading tariffs. Yahoo Finance Senior Legal Reporter Alexis Keenan outlines what we know....
Europe is acting like the victim of a bully world war fee The US president and EU chief agreed to a deal over the weekend, averting a trade war between the world's two largest economies, but the agreement has a number of European leaders calling foul. …
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EU will pay 15% tariffs and buy hundreds of billions of dollars in energy products and military equipment from US.
Most European nations welcome the deal, but some slam it as a capitulation before the EU's largest trading partner.
Prices have risen a tad on some items especially affected by tariffs. But for the most part, companies are finding ways to delay price increases — for now.
Time is running out for countries to reach an agreement to avoid Donald Trump's delayed tariffs.
GOP senators dismissed the idea of sending tariff revenue checks to Americans, with one saying it's "the dumbest idea I've ever heard."
Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis became the latest automaker to forecast a heavy hit from Trump's tariffs on imported vehicles on Tuesday.
STORY: Spain's black olive exporters were slapped with harsh tariffs in U.S. President Donald Trump's first term.Only four major players remain among the 25 ...
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) blasted the trade deal negotiated between the United States and the European Union over the weekend, calling it...
Retailers scrambling to stock up ahead of anticipated stiff tariffs on imports boosted the Port of Savannah, one of the top U.S. container ports, to its...
From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain.
A laptop will cost you more today, but maybe one day you'll get a check in the mail.
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said he warned Chinese officials that continued purchases of sanctioned Russian oil...
The decade-long effort to shift U.S. iPhone manufacture out of China to India is going to become more expensive for Apple, just in time for iPhone 17 season.Tariffs already affect iPhone imports into the U.S., and they're set to get even higher.The Trump-inst…
Changes enacted in Trump's budget cover cost of penalty Electronic design biz Cadence has agreed to plead guilty and pay more than $140 million in fines over charges that it unlawfully sold semiconductor design tools to a university linked with the Chinese mi…
SummaryA new US-EU trade deal imposes a 15% tariff on European goods, further straining the luxury fashion industry already facing a significant global slowdown and disappointing earnings reports from major groups like LVMH and Kering.Luxury brands, including…
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Trump's protectionist moves likely to keep pushing countries to lessen their reliance on the US, analysts say.
The world’s largest consumer goods maker said it will have to raise prices on a quarter of its products starting August.
Future tariff increases are not reflected in the IMF numbers, and could raise effective tariff rates further, it warned.
India has overtaken China as the leading manufacturing hub for smartphones sold in the US. The latest Canalys report shows that 44% of all US smartphone imports for the April–June period (Q2) were made in India. This is a remarkable rise compared to last year…
Starting in September, US buyers on sites like Etsy and eBay may face higher tariffs on goods from abroad.
The world's biggest economy expanded at an annual rate of 3% after Trump's tariffs distorted trade.
Apple's "China Plus One" strategy boosted India's export share, research shows.
Shoppers are buying fewer snacks given worries about the economy and retailers stocking up on goods that could face tariffs, Mondelez said.
(Bloomberg) -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending the de minimis exemption, applying tariffs to low-value imports...
The Fed has taken a wait-and-see approach amid Trump's tariffs.
The U.S. economy has largely defied fears of a tariff-induced downturn.
Major data releases and a key policy decision set to show where economy stands.
Trade negotiations continue between India and the US but sticking points remain, especially around agriculture.
Even though the markets have become mostly numb to the current administration's tariff see-saw, one analyst is worried that Apple may have to maintain India iPhone imports regardless.More iPhones are being imported from India than everIndia has become a bit o…
The US president also hints at an extra penalty for New Delhi over trade with Russia world war fee Just as signs pointed to a slight easing in global trade tensions, US President Donald Trump opened a new front in his trade offensive, this time with a 25 perc…
SummaryHermès saw a 9% sales increase in Q2, maintaining strong performance amidst the luxury slump by using price hikes to offset US tariff.Luxury fashion label Hermès has reported that its Q2 earnings showed a 9% year-over-year increase in sales, continuing…
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"I don't care what India does with Russia", he said in a Truth Social post on Thursday, adding that "they can take their dead economies down together, for...
The president once promised he’d prioritize Americans’ bottom line above all else. He’s abandoned that pledge.
Most US iPhones are now made in India rather than China, as Apple rejigs its supply chain to avoid tariffs on products imported into America from China. The strategy will certainly be of significant help to Apple at present, but there are two reasons why t…
The U.S. and Mexico have extended their tariff arrangement for another 90 days.
The European Union is working on the assumption that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on most EU exports from Friday, even though the two sides...
SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau on Thursday reported an 8.6% decline in its second-quarter adjusted net profit year-on-year, slightly below ...
Prior to the earnings conference call, Tim Cook said that Apple saw users buying devices such as the iPhone outside of normal expectations because of concerns that tariffs would force prices to rise.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House in…
Apple's bill for Trump's tariffs in the third quarter was a little less than first expected, but Tim Cook has cautioned that it will be considerably more in the next quarter, totaling about $2 billion across just two quarters.Trump's tariffs are increasingly …
Apple customers afraid of massive price hikes because of tariffs helped Apple's device sales during the fiscal third quarter of 2025, Apple CEO Tim Cook said today. Speaking to Reuters, Cook said that approximately one percentage point of Apple's 10 perc…
Proceedings in the case, brought by five small businesses, come a day before tariffs are set to take effect.
In the wake of Trump’s global trade war, can the World Trade Organization reclaim its role as guardian of free trade?
Canada and the US are working on negotiating a trade deal by August 1, with Trump threatening a 35% tariff on Canada.
South Korean leader says agreement eliminates 'uncertainties' in trade environment.
The deal was reached after a call between the US president and his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum.
Moscow called an EU-US trade deal 'anti-Russian' as the US formally took over its former energy market.
US courts assessing Trump's tariff authority and reliance on 1977 emergencies act amid constitutional power debate.
There is just a day to go before US president launches sweeping global tariffs.
Trump’s tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
Apple and other tech giants reported their quarterly earnings this week
The original Switch is also getting more expensive due to “market conditions.”
Stocks slumped after Trump announced tariffs on a wide range of countries. A weaker-than-expected jobs report magnified the concerns about how these import taxes would impact the economy.
OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian team working on a trade deal with the United States could walk away from talks in the wake of a U.S. decision to impose a 35% ...
PARIS/MILAN (Reuters) -L'Oreal and a growing number of European fashion and cosmetics companies are exploring use of an obscure, decades-old U.S. customs...
Trump signed an executive order late Thursday slapping tariffs on 70 countries.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday, slapping tariffs on most of America's trading partners set to take effect next week.
Stocks tumbled on Friday in response to the sweeping new levies.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday slapped a 25% tariff on Indian goods after prolonged talks that got bogged down over access to India's labour...
Malaysia's attitude of 'This could be worse and our neighbours are copping it too' is a typical response World War Fee US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced new tariff rates that reduce the import duties on goods from several major tech-producing na…
SummaryEffective August 7, U.S. imposes 39% tariff on Swiss importsSwiss watchmakers could face significant price hikes or absorb costs, boosting pre-owned demandPart of Trump’s tiered overhaul: 10% baseline, 15% for pacts, Canada’s tariff now 35%The White Ho…
Apple has spent nearly $1 billion paying tariffs already, and expects to pay even more next quarter, primarily to China. [Read More]
Four months after President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff hikes threw the global economy into chaos, we got a sequel — but there appears to be at least somewhat more of a method to Trump’s tariff madness this time around. Trump is using the threat of…
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Trump's 39% tariff on Switzerland could spike luxury watch prices for both new and pre-owned pieces, impacting brands like Rolex and Cartier.
(Reuters) -India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, two Indian government sources said, not...
Earlier this week, the Trump administration narrowed export controls on advanced semiconductors ahead of US-China trade negotiations. The administration is increasingly relying on export licenses to allow American semiconductor firms to sell their products to…
The US has hit many countries with new levies, causing shock and confusion.
The 15% tariffs on EU goods exported in the USA have left the Italian wine producers dissatisfied. Reactions and estimates about the potential losses for both countries.
While Indian government officials weighed a response and business groups tallied the cost of the trade barrier, social media flared up with users protesting Trump.
Hayes suggested that markets will be impacted by President Trump's tariffs and a weaker-than-expected US jobs report, predicting a bearish scenario for crypto
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said on Saturday that its consumer goods businesses took a hit from U.S. President Donald Trump's...
Tariff threats from President Trump and a weakening U.S. labor market have unsettled financial markets ahead of a seasonally weak period for stocks between August and October. Still, there’s plenty of reason to hold tight and look past any choppy trading.
Donald Trump's tariff policies reveal a coherent theory of global power: F**k everybody else
Dominic LeBlanc says he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will talk with each other “over the next couple of days” as Canada tries to find a way out of a 35 per cent blanket tariff on exports to the U.S.
The EU’s energy transition goals (and so much else) are becoming increasingly reliant on trade and tariff policies from the US and China.
Those saying tariff concerns were overblown should check the news. Developing problems are already costing big corporations billions. And then there’s Main Street.
The earnings season enters its second busiest week. After the shockingly weak jobs report, concerns about the economy creep back into focus.
As President Donald Trump’s goalposts for his trade war continue to shift, Big Take host Sarah Holder sits down with Bloomberg’s global trade editor Brendan Murray to discuss where things stand and how Trump has dramatically shifted America’s approach to inte…
The Mag 7 firms are expected to spend $650 billion in capex and R&D this year, an amount bigger than the U.K. government’s annual public investments.
Trump’s tariffs could hurt gig workers as rising import costs impact rideshare, delivery, resale, and more jobs -- experts suggest remote roles instead.
Josh Smith has seen the rapid growth of his knife business since he started it during the pandemic. Appearances on Fox News and Joe Rogan, among many others, had him well-positioned to sell a quality product with an ever-expanding market. Then Trump got into …
The Trump Administration’s worldwide tariff wars continue. A top priority for Trump has been resetting U.S. trade relations and earlier this year his administration had vowed “90 deals in 90 days”. But as the August 1st deadline came and went, what emerged w…
Trump says his tariffs will spur America into a "golden age" — but that remains far from certain. Here are 5 things to know about how his trade policies could impact the U.S. and the global economy.
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway said first-half revenues fell 39% at Squishmallows' parent company and 12% at Fruit of the Loom as tariffs loomed.
Global shares advanced Monday after Wall Street had its worst day since May following the release of weak U.S. jobs data and U.S. President Donald Trump ’s...
In India, the bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump was seen as a relationship like no other. From Trump’s tariffs...
"Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA." India’s trade ministry did not immediately respond to a request for ...
US stock futures were little changed following a week of sharp declines.
The US president says India doesn't care "how many people in Ukraine are being killed" - but India calls the tariff threat "unjustified".
Apple may say that most iPhones sold in the U.S. are now assembled in India, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Apple has reduced its reliance on China. Patrick McGee, who literally wrote the book on , explains. more…
The Trump Administration has accused its longtime friend of “financing” the war in Ukraine.
U.S. and Chinese officials may be able to settle many of their differences to reach a trade deal and avert punishing tariffs, but they remain far apart on...
Apple's new number one iPhone manufacturing country, India, will face a significant tariff increase, after the Trump administration caught it selling oil to Russia.President Trump has threatened India with even higher tariffs.The "reciprocal" tariff policy of…
Nintendo has officially raised the prices of the Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite -- likely due to Trump's latest round of tariffs.
The United States slaps 25 percent tariffs on a nation long viewed as an ally.
US president accuses India of buying Russian oil and reselling it on the open market 'for big profits'.
(Reuters) -The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June on a sharp drop in consumer goods imports, the latest evidence of the imprint on global commerce President...
OTTAWA (Reuters) -Canada's merchandise trade deficit widened in June to C$5.9 billion ($4.24 billion) as imports grew faster than exports due to a one-time...
The sweeping secondary tariffs could cut the flow of Russian oil and gas to global markets.
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would increase the tariff charged on imports from India from the current rate ...
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are slowing economic growth, raising prices, undermining American manufacturing, marginalizing the US geopolitically, and attracting widespread public opposition. And future presidents may largely preserve them. This is becau…
India pushes back against sanctions, tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil, says West trades more with Moscow.
Recent developments and an escalating trade war have made travel to cities like Beijing challenging but by no means impossible.
Apple is putting another $100 billion toward expanding manufacturing in the US as the company responds to pressure from President Donald Trump to manufacture more of its products in the US. The move builds upon the company’s initial plan to invest $500 billio…
Trump says he's raising tariffs on goods from India to 50%.
The administration might be forced to pay back much of the revenue it's generated via the program.
U.S. President Donald Trump today said that there will be a 100 percent tariff on chips and semiconductors imported into the United States, but with a major exception. Companies that are building in the United States, or that have made a commitment to bu…
President Trump and Apple are expected to announce a new $100 billion commitment by Apple to boost manufacturing in the U.S. CBS News: The new investment would increase Apple's commitment to U.S. manufacturing to $600 billion over the next four years, accordi…
Without providing specifics, President Trump said on Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are "building in the United States." CNBC reports: "We're going to be putting a very large tari…
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said during Tuesday's second-quarter earnings call that US policies around EVs will impact Rivian's cash flow.
Hardly a day goes by without President Donald Trump boasting about the record tariff revenue the US government has been collecting since he ratcheted up...
Trump on Monday said he would be "substantially raising" tariffs on India, after imposing a 25% tariff rate against the nation last week
This will bring the tariff rate on India to 50%, among the highest rates imposed by the US.
A report says that Trump will shortly make an announcement from the White House claiming that Apple will spend a further $100 billion on US manufacturing over the next four years. Apple has so far not confirmed the announcement, which would bring its total…
Shifting final assembly of Apple products like iPhone from China to India has helped Apple avoid costly tariffs in the United States. But what happens when the US imposes similar tariffs in India to those seen in China? more…
President Trump has announced that iPhone processor supplier TSMC is to invest $300 billion in US manufacturing, and says a semiconductor tariff is imminent.TSMC is reportedly investing more in US expansionAfter Trump threatened higher tariffs on imports from…
Apple's iPhone production shift to India has been hit by a doubling of tariffs, as President Donald Trump hammers the country for buying Russian oil.The iPhone 17 is supposed to be imported to the U.S. from India - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple has worked h…
Apple has secured an exemption from the Trump administration's 100% semiconductor import tariff, but it's not clear how much this will impact Apple's bottom line.Apple has received a tariff exemption, thanks to its $100B U.S. investment.Following an initial r…
Quick - someone ask Siri if there are still tariffs on India US President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook made a joint announcement from the White House on Wednesday of another Apple pledge to move manufacturing back to the United States, with an addition…
Apple will boost its investment in U.S. production to appease President Trump, but don't expect the iPhone to be manufactured here any time soon.
During its last quarter financial briefing, Apple admitted it had already paid about $800 million to handle ever-changing tariffs and estimated it would pay another $1.1 billion in the current quarter. Apple is poised to spend $100 billion to invest in U.S. m…
Japanese automakers were handed a reprieve when President Donald Trump said he would lower tariffs on Japan to 15% from 25%.
More of President Donald Trump's tariff plans have gone into effect, likely raising the prices you'll see on key goods.
The Toasts not Tariffs coalition warned that the tariffs could result in a $2 billion sales dip and 25,000 American jobs lost.
Here is how to protect yourself in the face of a 'domino effect of market cap.'
The trade war and the end of federal tax credits are creating a brutal new reality for America's most promising EV startups.
Tariffs are bad. A deluded president is worse.
During today’s Oval Office press conference, President Donald Trump announced that Apple will be exempt from an upcoming “very large tariff on chips and semiconductors”. Here are the details. more…
After Apple committed to an additional $100 billion in US manufacturing spend and presented Trump with a trinket for his desk, the president declared that the company would be exempt from his planned 100% tariff on chips imported into the country. Apple ch…
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he will not compromise the interests of the country's farmers even if he has to pay...
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The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy.
New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new U.S. weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India's first ...
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President Donald Trump said Russia's Vladimir Putin doesn't have to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in order for him and Putin to meet.
If you read the fine print, the “concessions” from America’s trade partners don’t add up to much.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer met privately in the Oval Office with President Donald Trump to make a case he did not want to hear: the automotive industry...
The United States began imposing tariffs of 10% or higher on goods from more than 60 countries and the European Union on Thursday. The economic fallout from...
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Despite the naivete he has displayed in his dealings with Trump, PM Modi is not responsible for his perfidy
In this week's global news roundup, PM Modi stands firm on farmers' rights amid US tariff tensions, while world leaders condemn Israel's Gaza City occupation plan. Discover key insights on India's trade dynamics and international relations.
According to UBS’ Chief India Economist Tanvee Gupta Jain, India may not lose much if it shifts away from cheaper Russian oil as the annual savings right now is only $2 billion
Prime Minister Mark Carney will still obviously be judged on how he navigates the current dispute. But deal or no deal — tariffs or no tariffs — the larger question is how Canada should navigate this new world.
Michael Hudson returns to current events in an interview with Nima, focusing on what the Trump tariffs deals mean for Europe, the US and BRICS
President Trump is abandoning — or actively undermining — core pillars of U.S. strategy toward China in pursuit of a legacy-defining trade deal with Xi Jinping. Why it matters: With tax cuts extended, tariff rates set and billions of dollars of investment flo…
The United States has started granting Nvidia Corp. licenses to export its H20 chips to China directly after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (pictured) met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, w...
(Bloomberg) -- The global gold market relies on a network of banks, refineries and couriers that can fly bullion between key trading hubs at a moment’s...
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Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) acknowledged that the public is seeing higher prices as a result of tariffs imposed by President Trump, but argued the trade...
Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.
How a hedge fund trader spun a $20 million bet into a billion-dollar mining fortune.
Due to tariffs, Sonos will have to raise their prices on certain products in its portfolio this year. Malaysia and Vietnam, places where Sonos manufacture products, will be affected by the tariff raises ordered by Donald Trump. These countries will be facing …
NVDA, AMD To Pay 15% Of China Chip Sales To US; Report Just when you thought the tariff-tornado had passed close (but missed) the AI economy, President Trump squeezes just a little bit more... The Financial Times reported earlier this evening that Nvidia an…
Tariffs are having a huge positive impact on the Stock Market. Almost every day, new records are set. In addition, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars are pouring into our Country’s coffers. If a Radical Left Court ruled against us at this late date, in a...
President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14257 on April 2, a move that he called “Liberation Day.” Why? Because that executive order, along with Trump...
Just days after securing a controversial deal to re-enter the Chinese market, the AI giant is on the defensive, forcefully denying accusations from Beijing that its chips are a tool for espionage.
Donald Trump is letting Nvidia and AMD sell some chips to China — but only if they pay a 15% tax. That's the opposite of Trump's tariff push.
Consumers could be paying for 67% of the cost of tariffs by October — ahead of the holiday shopping season.
(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged China to quadruple its soybean purchases ahead of a key tariff truce deadline, sending Chicago soybean...
STORY: From McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, to Apple and Amazon – giant U.S. brands are facing calls for a boycott in India. It’s a protest against Trump’s 50...
President Donald Trump has pushed for a ceasefire, stating on Friday that he is set to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin this week in Alaska to negotiate...
The Trump administration has forced Nvidia and AMD to share their profits in exchange for access to the lucrative Chinese market, creating a radical new playbook for the U.S. tech war. For Nvidia and AMD, agreeing to pay the government a portion of their prof…
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: just hours before a new wave of tariffs on Chinese goods was set to kick in, President Trump signed an executive order extending the pause by another 90 days. And this time, it’s especially good news for Apple. mor…
Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. agreed to pay 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China to the US government as part of a...
Monday's tariff pause just in time for the iPhone 17 launch means Apple's import tariffs from China will only be ten times more than they were in March, instead of 50 times.Apple will continue to pay extreme tariffs in ChinaApple shared that if nothing change…
Massive chip makers Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have reportedly signed an agreement with the United States federal government to give the government 15% of their revenue from selling advanced computer chips to China. [Read More]
US President Donald Trump signed an extension just before midnight in Beijing, when the pause was to expire.
Trade experts express concern about reported deal linking exports controls to monetary payments.
Bourbon boycotts, a drop in Canadian tourism — Trump's tariffs and rhetoric are taking their toll
Inflation remained elevated last month as President Trump's tariffs continued to make their way into the prices that consumers pay. The average cost of living in July was up 2.7%.
Nvidia and AMD are expected to pay the US government 15% of their China chip sales revenues.
The inflation rate stayed at 2.7% in July after it climbed more than expected in June.
The words national emergency are not a magic spell that presidents can utter to unlock unlimited legislative powers for themselves.
It’s the equivalent of a new payroll tax or a 17% cut in the size of the military, according to a top think tank.
Inflation ticked higher in July as investors stay alert to how much President Trump’s tariffs are starting to affect consumer costs.
Ahead of the trade truce, the current tariff rate on Chinese imports was 145%.
It is the least convincing cliché of the age that ‘globalisation has passed its sell-by date.’ On the contrary,...
Inflation ticked higher in July as investors stay alert to how much President Trump’s tariffs are starting to affect consumer costs.
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US president extends deadline on higher Chinese tariffs hours before agreement was due to expire.
Prices on goods affected by tariffs saw biggest surges while prices less contingent on foreign imports saw decreases.
China's Xi and Brazil's Lula discuss cooperation amid fallout of US President Donald Trump's trade war.
In making a deal with the U.S. government, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is Trump’s silent partner in trade.
Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.
The plan, called 'Sovereign Brazil', will include credit for businesses that rely on exports.
OPEC+ is opening the oil taps again, while Donald Trump's tariffs target Russian crude buyers.
Two million Indian workers supply 14 out of 15 cut diamonds globally. Trump’s 50 percent tariffs could disrupt that.
Major car makers including Ford, GM and Volvo took hits because of tariff associated costs.
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are demanding answers from Cantor Fitzgerald after WIRED reported that the firm was essentially creating a way for clients to bet on whether Trump’s tariffs will be struck down in court.
If you actually pay attention you might notice the right wing’s pearl-clutching over China is neither effective nor consistent. The GOP, for years, made a giant stink about China’s Huawei network gear being a massive national security threat, and pushed throu…
OPEC+ is opening the oil taps again, while Donald Trump's tariffs target Russian crude buyers.
China has been the manufacturing juggernaut of the world for decades, thanks to low labor costs and a lot of business-friendly moves from the government. But now that the U.S. is apparently on a very personal crusade to disrupt this status quo, businesses are…
The S&P 500 is looking more likely to face a correction, thanks to the risks from tariffs and low volatility in the market, Goldman Sachs says.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. factory production was unchanged in July suggesting manufacturing activity was stalling as businesses navigate higher costs from...
Sees AI costs rising but not certain revenue will match them Chinese web giant Tencent doesn’t mind if Washington doesn’t let it buy more American GPUs, because it already has all the chips it needs.…
Putin will hope to appeal to Trump’s business instincts by discussing economic ties alongside the future of Ukraine.
Just a couple of weeks after the US government rescinded the ban on NVIDIA's H20 AI chip sales to China, it was announced that both NVIDIA and AMD will hand over 15% of their revenue from specific AI GPUs in order to receive export licenses.
Wall Street anticipates key earnings reports from major retailers like Walmart and Target to gauge consumer health amidst Trump's tariffs, weak job growth, and inflation. While retailers have largely protected margins, the full tariff impact looms, potentiall…
President Trump had urged CEO Lip-Bu Tan to step down over his past ties with China. But the narrative flipped last week after a highly positive White House meeting
Excess rainfall has fueled disease and pest pressure in Ohio’s soybean fields as a trade war with China puts farmers’ biggest export market in doubt Seventh-generation farmer Brian Harbage grows corn, soybeans and grass, and runs a cattle operation across fi…
Wholesale prices on fresh and dry vegetables rose nearly 40 percent, and soon consumers will feel the pinch
Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance.
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The fast fashion giant reported a more than 56% profit gain in 2024 compared to 2023 in the UK. It also nearly tripled its headcount in the country.
An economist explained why U.S. prices haven’t surged yet -- and when tariffs will start raising costs for consumers in America.
Trump’s proposed 300% chip tariff could reshape the tech industry, with exemptions possible for firms like TSMC, Nvidia, and AMD. The post Trump 300% chip tariff shakes tech industry, Intel may find relief appeared first on Phandroid.
The US official accuses India of cozying up to China and Russia, as Trump admin mounts further pressure on New Delhi.
Iran rejects TRIPP, says the presence of American companies in the region would be 'worrying'.
Apple is manufacturing more of its iPhone 17 phones for the US in India instead of in China, and for the first time, the full lineup of new models will ship from India at launch, according to Bloomberg. The company is also working on a successor to the iPhone…
It's one way to minimize Trump tariffs as the September launch date for the iPhone 17 draws near.
Apple is ramping up iPhone production in India across five factories as it continues reducing dependence on China for U.S.-bound devices. For the first time, all four iPhone 17 models will be manufactured in India in preparation for launch next month, reports…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the White House wouldn't try to flex its power with a stake in Intel.
The merger helps China consolidate its shipbuilding and centralize government control, putting it in a position to continue dominating the market.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. soybean farmers urged President Donald Trump in a Tuesday letter to reach a trade deal with China that secures significant soybean...
The U.S. government is in talks to get a 10% equity stake in Intel.
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A few days ago, news broke that following a meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the Trump administration was looking to take an unspecified stake in Intel. Now, Bloomberg says the number being discussed is around $10.5 billion. Here are the details. more…
A new report says that Apple will finally hit a long-held goal to reduce its dependence on China with the launch of the iPhone 17. Indian iPhone production has always lagged behind that of China, but all this is now changing – with import tariffs acting as…
The announcement comes hours after reports that the White House is in talks over taking a 10% stake in Intel.
As US labor and inflation data seemingly worsen, the White House refrain is “no panicans”—in other words, no room for panic. That isn't keeping everyone in Trumpworld from getting the jitters.
As President Trump's tariffs kick in, American companies that rely on imports are worried about rising costs and passing them onto consumers. But some U.S. exporters are worried too.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: After the Trump administration confirmed a rumor that the US is planning to buy a 10 percent stake in Intel, US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) came forward Wednesday to voice support for the highly unusua…
Ahead of the end of a US customs exemption, some major postal service in Europe are suspending shipments to the US, or charging a large fee for it.
The president's trade war is making the PS5, Xbox, and Switch harder to buy The post Trump Take Game appeared first on Kotaku.
The tractor company has said tariffs are contributing to an uncertain climate for its buyers.
Amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, NVIDIA continues its ambitious push in China, unveiling plans for the B30A AI chip—an advanced counterpart to the H20—aiming to secure market share against local competitors while navigating complex export control regu…
The new stake in the tech giant aims to increase US semiconductor chip production.
Unequal treatment reflects a cold combination of political and economic calculations.
The US president has threatened to impose a tariff of up to 300 percent on imports of semiconductors.
China and India have agreed to resume trade ties and move towards resolving their longstanding border dispute.
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
Walmart said it managed to avoid some of the price hikes it expected last quarter, but its costs continue to increase each week.
Trade-ins for PS4, Switch, and Xbox are getting a Trump tariff bonus The post GameStop Fighting PS5 Price Hike By Paying $50 More For Your Old Console, But There’s A Catch appeared first on Kotaku.
California governor Gavin Newsom has reacted to the PlayStation 5 price hike in the US, jokingly thanking US President Donald Trump for making it happen via his controversial tariff strategy.Re-sharing a news story about the PS5 price hike, Newsom, a Democrat…
President Donald Trump has confirmed that the US will take a 10 percent stake in Intel. During a press conference on Friday, Trump said Intel CEO Lip Bu-Tan agreed to give the government the stake, which is valued at around $10 billion. Earlier this month, Tr…
What do you mean by "controls," Mr. President?
Trump's tariffs mean U.S.-bound shipments will be dramatically reduced while everyone sorts out reality.
Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday.
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S. would take a 10% stake in Intel under a deal with the struggling chipmaker and is planning more such moves, the latest extraordinary intervention by the White House in corporate America. Reuters: The development …
A US investment in Intel would be a remarkable development and a rare example of the government taking a stake in a private company.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says most Canadian goods will be exempted from US tariffs while some sectoral duties remain.
Reliance's Russian crude imports have soared from 3 percent before the war in Ukraine to 50 percent now.
New customs regulations take effect August 29, and many European postal agencies and companies say until new systems are set up they can't ship some goods. Gifts worth less than $100 are not affected.
Fox Business’s Larry Kudlow expressed concern on Friday over the Trump administration’s move to take a 10 percent stake in mega chipmaker Intel. “I am very, ...
Trump's tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.
Analysts speculate that Uganda is seeking better trade deals and wants to be in Trump's good books.
On Friday afternoon, Intel confirmed what everyone already knew: that the U.S. government is taking the unprecedented step of investing $8.9 billion into the company. On Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the United States was pushing I…
Under the agreement, the US will purchase a 9.9% stake in Intel for $8.9 billion, or $20.47 per share, which represents a discount of about $4 from Intel's closing share price of $24.80 on Friday.
Donald Trump seems ready to do anything to get lower interest rates. The Fed might offer a cut in September; however, be wary of anyone’s certainty past then.
Nvidia is still waiting for approval from the U.S. government to sell the B30 chip to China.
Nvidia’s CEO says it’s in talks with Trump administration on a new chip for China BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Friday that the company is discussing a potential new computer chip designed for China with the Trump administration. Huang was asked…
On Friday, President Donald Trump celebrated a Congressional Budget Office report projecting that his sweeping tariffs will reduce U.S. deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, even as analysts caution the levies could weigh on economic growth and face l…
BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. protectionism is undermining agricultural cooperation with China, Beijing's ambassador to Washington said, warning that farmers...
The company that defined the recliner got punished by the markets after a downbeat earnings forecast, only for President Trump to ride to the rescue with new tariff talk.
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Seven years after they merged, the soft drink maker and coffee pod innovator will become separate companies again. CEO Timothy Cofer said separate coffee and beverage businesses would be more nimble.
The de minimis tax loophole for smaller US packages is coming to an end, which could mean higher prices and some postal services pausing their work.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Korean Air is expected to announce an order on Monday for about 100 Boeing airplanes coinciding with the visit of South Korean...
GANZHOU, China (Reuters) -Chinese copper flat wire manufacturer Wellascent's decision early last year to build a factory in Texas was a hedge against...
The president threatened a 200% tariff on China as he rambled incoherently Monday.
The US president’s escalation comes despite a 90-day pause on increased tariffs that has already been agreed.
July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says the US could take stakes in other companies in the sector.
The agreement was announced just hours after the presidents of the US and South Korea met to discuss tariffs.
The fresh reading followed a weak jobs report and sweeping new tariffs.
The President was losing sleep over the poor tech barons, last night.
“Buy Canadian programs seemingly don’t apply to investment portfolios,” said Warren Lovely, managing director of National Bank of Canada Financial Markets.
Poor defenseless tech companies need help despite massive profits, low tax bills, and monopoly positions +COMMENT US president Donald Trump has threatened to impose extra tariffs on imports from any nation that dares to regulate American technology companies.…
'They have to give us magnets' world war fee The Chinese lockdown on rare-earth minerals has drawn the ire of President Trump, who is threatening crushing tariffs if the Middle Kingdom doesn't cough up more rare earths.…
Australia and Japan latest countries to stop some postal services to US for goods valued at less than $800.
The iPhone maker is pushing back against proposed changes required by the UK competition watchdog
Lamborghini boss Stephan Winkelmann said tariffs have customers wondering what 'final number' will be in place.
Is this another example of Trump's inability to understand why global trade is good for America, or does it suggest something even more serious?
"We have not seen tariffs of this magnitude before."
China would be a $50 billion a year market for Nvidia if Uncle Sam would let us sell competitive products, says Jensen Huang Nvidia's top brass urged Washington to approve the sale of Blackwell accelerators to China during the GPU giant's Q2 earnings call on …
Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community.
Washington's move to double tariffs on many Indian goods poses a huge risk to India's biggest export market.
A 50 percent tariff on India that will impact trade worth billions of dollars and risk US-India ties comes into effect.
Coffee and beef prices have already surged as tariffs on Brazil are expected to drive them higher.
President Donald Trump stopped allowing small shipments to enter the country without paying tariffs. Now, things are getting pricier and shipping costs are going up.
On Friday, the U.S. is ending its de minimis rule that made it easy for cheap goods to reach consumers. The change will affect roughly 4 million such packages processed each day.
Urban Outfitters' chiefs said the closure of the loophole would lower sales of competitors like Shein, which will "only help" their company.
MUMBAI (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of Indian small businesses are scrambling to find new buyers in markets across Europe, Africa and Asia to dull the impact...
Japan’s top trade negotiator has abruptly canceled a trip to Washington aimed at issuing a joint statement on a tariffs deal with the Trump administration
CEO Stephan Winkelmann said customers are waiting to see where tariffs for EU-imported cars end up.
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to...
China introduced restrictions on its rare earth exports in April, two days after Trump announced retaliatory tariffs.
CFO David Zinsner has also downplayed concerns that Intel's manufacturing arm could fall under outside control.
US tariff exemption on packages worth $800 or less due to end this week.
Investors suffer significant losses when they buy into "blank check" companies that acquire private companies in order to take them public—underscoring the need for more regulations on private equity as the Trump administration works to relax standards and ex…
A federal appeals court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan, ruling that he overstepped his executive power.
Starting Friday, package deliveries to the US will face duties, prompting postal carriers of at least 25 countries to pause package deliveries.
The US is gearing up to sell 3,350 of the Extended-Range Attack Munitions it built for Ukraine's Air Force to strike deeper against Russia.
A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unlawful.
Elevated shipping costs are making your already expensive hobby more pricey.
Tariffs are coming for the flavor of fall.
End of verified end user status means South Korean memory vendors will need licenses to bring restricted chipmaking tech into Chinese fabs The US government already has a lot to say about what products chipmakers can and can't sell in China. This week the Com…
This week, I speak with Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody’s Corp. Dr. Zandi is a cofounder of Economy.com, which Moody’s purchased in 2005. He currently hosts the “Inside Economics” podcast. We discusse the state of the U…
The clock has been ticking all year, and once the end-of-year clear-outs are finished, the bell is going to toll for car companies and consumers alike.
Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community.
But the court has allowed the tariffs to remain in place while the Trump administration appeals to the Supreme Court.
Brazil currently faces 50 percent tariffs on many of its US exports, as a result of its prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro.
From textile factories to shrimp peeling units, hundreds of thousands of workers could lose jobs, say traders.
The 'de minimis' import tax exemption helped fuel home delivery and the rise of e-commerce in the US.
A US appeals court has ruled that most of Trump’s tariffs are illegal - so what happens now?
China is the host of this year’s SCO Summit which takes place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
Analysts have warned that the 50 percent duty the US has imposed on Indian goods is akin to a trade embargo.
The China-led bloc will give members a chance to air common grievances, especially against Washington.
Trump reassured that the imposition of tariffs on different countries will benefit US labourers and companies involved in manufacturing products in the nation.
India 50% US tariff, US-India trade dispute: The ruling affects the 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on India, as well as the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India’s imports of Russian oil, as Trump announced these tariffs under IEEP…
Trump challenged the appellate court ruling and claimed the Supreme Court would likely keep his tariffs in place.
Yesterday, the Trump Administration suffered its second loss in court in its legal battle to impose 'Liberation Day' tariffs as it sees fit.
The court said that Trump exceeded his authority, but that the tariffs will stay in place until a lower court determines how far-reaching the determination is.
Donald Trump has been ramping up his war of words against the Federal Reserve this year, attacking Fed chair Jerome Powell as economists warn of a looming dollar disaster...
Any global policymaker who thinks they’re having a rough 2025 should spare a thought for Ryosei Akazawa in Tokyo.
This is the story of how, through the prism of the U.S. trade data, AI optimism among the largest U.S. tech companies is overshadowing fear of investors on Wall Street.
China halts Nvidia H20 purchases amid security reviews, fueling production suspensions and escalating US-China chip tensions.
"What does Donald Trump think would happen?"
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. this week said it’s buying coffeemaker JDE Peet’s NV and funding the deal with a €16.2 billion ($19.0 billion) bridge loan. AT&T Inc. ...
Predictably, Donald J. Trump is having a meltdown after an appeals court ruled on Friday that most of his tariff tantrums are illegal, and Crybaby Pee Pants is not happy. Even though Trump was not seen by the White House press pool yesterday or today, he is i…
CNN’s resident pollmeister says voters are “spitting out” President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “I’ll tell you, Donald Trump and his tariff plan is struggling in...
Indian leader appears to mark waning of strategic ties with US after Trump slapped punishing tariffs on Indian goods.
On companies looking to relocate out, what could be key for them is to meet ‘rules of origin’ criteria and avoid getting labelled as transhippers
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has projected tariff revenue would reach $300 billion per year.
What began as a convenience rule in the 1930s grew into a key component of global ecommerce. The post Ecommerce after De Minimis Tariff Exemption appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.
Some small Indigenous businesses in Canada are halting shipments to the United States in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff regime, even though trade ties exist that predate the founding of both countries.
The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) is one of the Best Consumer Cyclical Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On August 29, the company announced that it...
The two leaders held talks after attending the key session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization gathering in the port city of Tianjin, where discussions focused on regional stability, bilateral trade and energy cooperation.
ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold President Donald...
Apple’s commitment to end-to-end encryption is so strong that it withdrew a key privacy feature from the UK market rather than be forced to compromise it globally. The company also faced pressure on this front from the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). In a…
The US will soon hold a 9.9% stake in Intel and can claim more stock if Intel cedes foundry control.
US president recently imposed 50 percent tariff on Indian goods and denounced New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Appeals rulings pause trade and immigration measures, exposing the limits of Trump’s “America First” agenda
The second Nikon USA price increase I have been reporting for a while is now in effect. You can see the latest impact of the Trump tariffs at: B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo The Nikon rebates for September include only 15 items – mainly F-mount lenses: …
What will stop these maniacs first? A popular revolt putting them in padded cells or Russian strikes?
Trump slammed India’s trade relationship with the United States as a “totally one sided disaster” after Prime Minister Narendra Modi posed with Russia and China’s leaders at a summit on Monday.
Will Trump's tariffs cause inflation? Here, we will examine the causes of inflation in the U.S. from 1800 to 2024. The answer may surprise you.
Tariffs are having a dubious impact on the US and global economies
A 7-4 ruling has been issued by the Court of Appeals in the United States stating that the attempt that the President, Donald Trump made on using the IEEPA or the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant him the authority to raise tariffs. T…
Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages Trump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortages WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has plastered tariffs on products from almost every country …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tens of millions of dollars attained for the Arthur Kill Terminal has been axed under the direction of President Donald Trump. Arthur Kill Terminal, which has been in the planning stages for over five years, is meant to function as a spe…
The European regulator had planned to fine Google on Monday over alleged misuse of its ad services.
His comment came hours after Indian PM Modi met China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Brit limb books just £188M in revenue – down 85% since 2019 Huawei's business in Britain has dwindled in the half-decade since the UK acquiesced to demands from the US to ban the Chinese networking giant from local telco networks.…
Donald Trump's trade policy causes Labubu doll prices to skyrocket in the new teaser for the next episode of 'South Park' Season 27.
On this special edition of the show, I speak with Neal Katyal, Milbank LLP partner and former acting Solicitor General of the US. We sat down in the studio on Wednesday, August 27th, just two days before the D.C. Court of Appeals issued its decision in …
Trade among India, China and Russia is valued at $452bn in goods. Al Jazeera breaks down the numbers.
Analysts say the cuts in consumer taxes is aimed at boosting demand in the wake of 50% tariffs on Indian goods.
They want reassurance that their orders of Nvidia's H20 model, which the U.S. firm in July regained permission to sell in China, are being processed, and are...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling down on the potential economic upsides of the tariffs, predicting massive revenue growth for the U.S. Government...
Who knew City Wok would perfectly demonstrate what Trump is doing to the American consumer?
The Trump administration formally asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday evening to decide whether President Donald Trump’s ever-shifting tariff policy is lawful. Two federal courts, and a total of 10 federal judges, have all concluded that it is not. The remar…
In 1999 the World Trade Organization gathered in Seattle to celebrate free trade. The protest that followed offers a blueprint for effective resistance to globalization at a time of renewed urgency.
For years, the U.S. was essentially "an extension of our domestic market," says an Etsy seller in Canada. But now the rules and costs are far more imposing.
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India will continue to buy Russian oil as it proves economical, its finance minister said on Friday, despite the Trump administration's ...
A weak jobs report released Friday likely sealed an interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting this month, as the Trump administration...
Economists suggest the smaller gains show employers are increasingly wary of Trump’s tariff-driven economic policies.
Online shoppers say they’re getting hit with big, surprise fees on Korean sunscreens, skin care, makeup and more.
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Duckworth and Kim said South Korea and Japan are ready to help, but Washington hasn't given them clear communication on what it needs.
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How India’s refusal to acknowledge Trump’s mediation during the brief war with Pakistan led to a trade war with the US.
Coke and other food giants have acquiesced to token reforms under Trump — but are lobbying hard against real change
European Commissioner for Trade Maros Sefcovic and Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen will be in Delhi this week to lead the negotiations, their first visit since February this year when the College of Commissioners travelled to India.
The negative impact of the "Liberation Day" tariffs widely predicted last April – inflation and recession, financial havoc and ruin – have so far failed to materialize.
The gulf between Trump's rhetoric and the reality on the ground is starting to show.
IFA 2025 was a showcase of tech you can't buy, and you can blame Trump's tariffs.
John Cassidy on how a dismal jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics affirms earlier warnings about the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs and his other policies.
The president issued tariff exemptions for dozens of metals and chemicals from countries with recently brokered trade agreements with the U.S.
BEIJING (Reuters) -China is pushing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to sign an upgrade to their free trade agreement before the end of the year...
Eighty-eight postal services from almost that many countries have completely halted these shipments to the U.S.
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Japan's tariff negotiator said the US would reduce tariffs on Japanese goods by September 16. The tariff rate for goods from Japan is now 15%.
It gives new meaning to the term economic meltdown.
The revision, a routine step, comes weeks after Trump fired BLS commissioner.
The Supreme Court has scheduled to hear the case in November, lightning fast by its typical standards.
The talks between India and EU come as Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said Chinese automakers can take advantage of low labor costs and domestic subsidies to an extent Western competitors cannot.
Donald Trump has brought new turbulence to U.S. relations with India, disrupting a partnership his predecessors considered crucial, Vaibhav Vats writes:
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday said her government was not looking for a conflict with countries on which it plans to increase tariffs...
After bending the knee to Trump, David Ellison is getting greedy and gunning for the crown jewel of American movie studios.
BIG, Gensler, and KPF are among the architecture studios involved in ongoing bids for three casino licenses set to be awarded later this year for developments around New York, with multiple including skyscrapers. Currently, eight projects throughout Manhattan…
US tariffs have rocked India's carpet industry as orders have nearly stalled.
(Reuters) -The U.S. subsidiary of India’s Vadilal Industries will start manufacturing ice cream at its local facility by the year-end to reduce dependence on...
Chinese companies are going full speed ahead with chip production.
For many, many years security experts have warned that the “internet of things” (IOT) (or the myriad “smart home” devices we have scattered around our homes) was a security and privacy dumpster fire. A lot of these devices are made in China (often poorly) int…
With a report that Paramount and Skydance could be prepping a bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in full, it leaves a lot of questions.
More than ever, we need to understand the reasons for his political survival
Beyond Russia, he proposed that NATO impose tariffs of 50% to 100% on Chinese goods until the war ends, arguing that such steps would loosen Beijing’s “strong grip” on Moscow.
Even while Mark Carney has been accused of lowering his elbows in regards to American tariffs, he continues to frame the larger challenge facing this country in stark terms.
Trump argued “powerful tariffs” could break China’s “strong control” over Russia.
A US delegation helmed by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and a Chinese group led by Vice Premier He Lifeng met for ...
China launched two probes targeting the U.S. semiconductor sector Saturday ahead of talks between the two nations in Spain this week on trade, national...
Women who turned to Etsy to build small businesses face the prospect of closing or downsizing because of tariffs.
U.S. president Donald Trump has said he would be willing to consider tougher sanctions on Russia, provided NATO partners stop buying Moscow’s oil.
If history serves as any guide, none of the six Arab Gulf states is likely to do more than supplement their military arsenals with armaments from non-Western countries.
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Why so many corn belt Americans continue to back Trump, even while feeling economic pressure driven partly by his trade policy
From a faltering economy to high expectation from the public, parliament's return could bring challenges for Canada's new PM.
(Reuters) -U.S. Democrats have asked the Trump administration to press China to curb "structural overproduction", essentially overhauling Beijing's economic ...
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's negotiations with the U.S. on a trade deal to lower tariffs have stalled amid concerns over the foreign exchange implications ...
The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released a statement that finds NVIDIA guilty of anti-trust practices.
Long before the great TikTok moral panic of 2021 to 2024, you might recall that numerous members of Congress spent a solid decade freaking about another Chinese company: Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei. The argument, made without much in the way of pub…
US and Chinese officials to meet for second day in Spain as Trump threatens to target China's oil purchases.
In NYT op-ed, Lula praises 'historic' sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.
In an effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin's major trading partners.
The claim came as the US and China held trade talks in Madrid that concluded on Monday.
TikTok might not finalize its deal to sell its US operations for at least another month. Sources tell CNBC’s David Faber that the US and China might close on an agreement within the next 30 to 45 days, while Oracle will remain the app’s cloud partner, allowin…
Chinese companies have mastered the art of hooking in customers with promotions and cheap goods. Now, they're exporting the playbook.
The meeting comes after weeks of tension between the allies after Trump imposed high tariffs on Indian goods.
The US energy secretary says the quiet part out loud: the tributary $750 billion in energy purchases the EU has promised in its Trump deal is meant to lock Europe into "long-term" energy dependence.
SummaryThe US and China have agreed to a deal to transfer TikTok's ownership to a US-based entityUS officials announced the agreement, confirming that commercial terms have been settledDetails are expected to be finalized during a meeting between Presidents T…
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico must wind down their deep partnership by Jan. 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation ruled Monday, amid competitive concerns in Mexico City.
Iran and several other nations also present at military show of force, held at a time of heightened global tensions.
The Fed is likely to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday in an effort to cushion the sagging job market. The move comes as policymakers face growing pressure from Trump.
China has reportedly banned Chinese firms from buying Nvidia (NVDA) chips, according to reporting from the Financial Times. Rhodium Group director Reva...
Beijing tells Alibaba, ByteDance to cancel RTX 6000D orders as U.S.-China chip war hits new flashpoint
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -As U.S. farmers enter autumn harvest season worried that low crop prices and a trade war could hurt their livelihoods, Republican farm-...
Jensen Huang told reporters he would be "patient" as the US and China grapple for global AI dominance.
CEO Jensen Huang is expected to discuss the developments with US President Donald Trump in London on Wednesday.
US president says a 'group of very big companies' wants to buy the popular video-sharing platform.
President Gustavo Petro defends drug war policy and insists he will not be a 'puppet president' of Washington.
As Washington pushes for a TikTok deal, Beijing is countering with probes into American chipmakers.
The two competitors will collaborate to develop PC chips and data centers.
Incoherent tariffs, foreign companies watching their workers arrested—interest rate cuts can’t heal this.
Chinese officials have reportedly ordered top tech firms to stop buying and testing NVIDIA's new RTX Pro 6000D AI GPU.
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China and the US have “made progress” on granting permission for ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American consortium, fulfilling a nine-months-overdue legal requirement. After saying a tentative deal had been reached Monday and that approval would come Friday,…
"appreciate the TikTok approval"
In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms.
Russia is a key supplier of military goods to Vietnam, providing it with fighter jets, tanks and ships. Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine, however, has...
Apple CEO Tim Cook says tariffs played no role in the higher price 'to be totally clear.'
Microsoft cites challenging "macroeconomic" environment for the price increases, which sees the Xbox Series X hit a whopping $649.99.
After a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump says an agreement is on the way.
A detailed analysis of the poor prospects for dollar hegemony and the forces that could trigger a sharp unwind.
Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed the Technology Prosperity Deal, a landmark science and technology agreement that
US President Trump tells reporters that 'great American patriots' are planning to buy the social media app.
Several Indian tech stocks fell by over 4% on Monday after the White House rolled out a $100,000 fee to apply for a new H-1B visa for skilled workers.
South Korea's economy could fall into crises rivaling its 1997 meltdown if the government accepts current U.S. demands, President Lee Jae Myung told Reuters.
The European Union is setting up a new financial data sharing system that will promote the development of new digital financial products. Apple and other U.S. companies, however, may not get access to it. Here are the details. more…
The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel to block a...
While ABC says its bringing Jimmy Kimmel back, there's another looming threat to independent media.
BEIJING (Reuters) -A group of U.S. lawmakers on a rare visit to Beijing raised a deal with top Chinese leaders which would see China commit to buy more...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's pledge of "large and forceful" actions to stabilize Argentina's wobbling currency by using a...
With access to the US curtailed, Chinese manufacturers have shown they aren't backing down: Indian purchases hit an all-time high in August, shipments to...
Global economies will continue to lose momentum as higher tariffs take an increasingly large toll on activity, the research body said.
More than $200 billion in annual imports could be affected, which would slash tariff revenue by roughly $40 billion versus a full-compliance scenario.
Business Insider combed through the data to find the financial industry's biggest users of the H-1B visas. See which firms have the most to lose.
HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam's prime minister said Hanoi was pursuing new trade deals this year to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed on its goods by the...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. aircraft engines and parts, along with certain chemicals, could provide important leverage for the United States in its talks with...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order approving a sale of TikTok's US business. Oracle will oversee its user data and audit its algorithm.
Trump has three priorities for the US economy: lower immigration, lower prices, more manufacturing. Experts say you can't have all three at once.
The deal comes after Trump delayed a TikTok ban enacted last year.
High tariff costs and the President's deregulation push might have the effect of causing automakers to de-emphasize weight savings in the name of cost savings
Jonathan Vanian / CNBC: Trump says Xi Jinping approved the TikTok deal, and JD Vance says the transaction values TikTok US at $14B; ByteDance hasn't acknowledged the deal — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order approving a proposed de…
Minerals diplomacy opens doors, but questions linger over Pakistan’s capacity to benefit from the $500m deal.
The meeting marked Erdogan's first visit to the White House since 2019, and topics included trade and a Gaza ceasefire.
The president said the move aims to help protect US manufacturers from foreign imports.
President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
Obtaining medicine, buying trucks, and furnishing your home could all get more expensive starting on October 1, when Trump's new tariffs kick in.
The Citadel CEO said when the state gets involved, "picking winners and losers," the US as a whole loses.
Novo Nordisk (NVO), Sumitomo Dainippon (DPM.SG), Eli Lilly (LLY), Sanofi (SNY), GSK (GSK): pharmaceutical stocks reacted to President Trump's announcement...
In an exclusive report published today, Reuters says that President Trump is considering “imposing tariffs on foreign electronic devices based on the number of chips in each one.” Here are the details. more…
Shares of some big drugmakers jumped ahead of broader indexes Friday as Wall Street started sorting out President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement...
They would say that, wouldn’t they? Apple and Google have both urged the European Union to revisit its Digital Markets Act (DMA), which both tech giants say is failing.…
The 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals, 25% on trucks, and 30% on furniture will come into effect on October 1.
The US largely imports pharmaceutical products from India and Europe.
The two countries reached a handshake agreement in July to cut US tariffs on South Korean goods to 15 per cent from 25 per cent.
Trump’s move assumes significance as India is in the middle of negotiations with the US, and the elimination of reciprocal tariffs is a key ask from the Indian side, though sectoral tariffs are not part of the talks.
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Add heavy trucks and pharmaceuticals to the long list of imports President Trump has targeted for tariffs in his battle against the $1 trillion annual trade deficit.
Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports are worth about S$4 billion (US$3.1 billion), making up 13 per cent of its domestic exports to the US.
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The President has reiterated a threat he first made back in May, and once again, without any details as to how such a threat could be acted upon in the first place.
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Kushner's group of investors is ready to remake the gaming giant in their own image.
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President Donald Trump has once again threatened to impose 100% tariffs on movies made outside of the United States -- but it remains unclear what that would actually look like. [Read More]
Donald Trump has brought back his roundly criticized plan to impose a 100 percent tariff on all movies made outside the United States.
"I will be imposing a 100% Tariff on any and all movies that are made outside of the United States," the President said on the Truth social platform. But we still don't know what that means.
The US president pledged a 100 percent tariff for films made outside the country.
Analysts told BI TikTok's $14 billion deal secures its US future and signals a middle ground in the fraught US-China tech rivalry.
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei in two weeks, Argentina said on Tuesday, as Milei...
Yesterday, a group of moneyfolk including private equity firm Silver Lake, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, and Donald Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners unveiled plans to acquire Electronic Arts for an estimated $55 billion. The buyer…
Russia plans to raise tax to fund its defence budget as oil revenues decline.
Some European countries have raised concerns about potential legal challenges to the 'reparations plan' for Ukraine.
Latest move underscores efforts to normalise ties and draw closer in wake of Trump's policies, stiff tariffs.
In 2021, Russia supplied 45% of the EU’s gas and 27% of its oil. By 2024, these dropped to 19% and 3%.
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The president reportedly wants to send soybean farmers money for sales to China that they’ve lost to the trade war. It’s really a taxpayer subsidy.
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GOP spinmeister Scott Jennings stepped into Trump's tariff war fiasco while appearing on CNN and got sucked down in the muck quickly. As the gentle reader already knows, Donny Dementia has screwed up things so badly, that China is boycotting American soybeans…
Add that to the list of things that have been "improved" by tariffs.
Aston Martin's share plunged as much as 11% on Monday after the British luxury carmaker slashed its guidance over the impact of US tariffs.
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Brazil's government said the two "reminisced about the good chemistry" they had at the UN in New York.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said Monday that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff rate...
The White House website lists total investments at $8.8 trillion, though that figure appears to be padded with some investment commitments made during Joe...
Trump had imposed a 40% tariff on Brazil in July on top of a 10% earlier even though US has a trade surplus with Brazil.
It is not clear if countries under trade agreements with the US would also be subjected to this new tariff.
Despite the warm words, Canada remains the only G7 country not to have reached a trade deal with Trump this year.
President Donald Trump's tariffs were aimed at reducing trade deficits, but the travel trade deficit has grown as Canadians avoid the United States.
From 1 November, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the US will face a 25% tariff rate
US's Trump said the two leaders would discuss trade as tariffs weigh on the Canadian economy.
Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Brazil have strained ties. But experts say he might be smelling the coffee - literally.
Don't jump on a Prime Day deal until you check the price history.
IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva says 'uncertainty is the new normal' as tariffs weigh on the global economy.
Analysts say Thursday's announcement is China's bid to strengthen its leverage in trade talks with the U.S., ahead of a planned leaders' meeting.
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Argentina's right-wing President Milei, a close ally of President Trump, faces a critical midterm election this month.
Nobody is happy, from the businesses overseas to the Americans waiting on their packages. And it's all Trump's fault.
Longtime Slashdot reader hackingbear writes: Following U.S. lawmakers' call on Tuesday for broader bans on the export of chipmaking equipment to China, China dramatically expanded its rare earths export controls on Thursday, adding five new elements, dozens o…
The Trump Administration seeks to ban Chinese airlines from flying US routes over Russia, as they have an "unequal" advantage.
Markets tumble to end the week as President Trump renewed tariff threats on China.
President Trump threatened a "massive increase" in tariffs against China in a post on Truth Social on Friday, sending US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) into...
Markets have had an uncertain week, pulled in different directions by AI demand hopes and US government shutdown worries.
BEIJING (Reuters) -China has launched an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm over its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks...
BEIJING (Reuters) -Vessels owned or operated by U.S. firms and individuals - or those built in the United States or that fly the U.S. flag - will be charged ...
China imposed limits on rare earth minerals a day earlier.
BEIJING/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -China will slap port fees on U.-owned, operated, built, or flagged vessels on Tuesday as a countermeasure to U.
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The US president's announcement comes after China pledged to impose restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals.
Move is a strategic one ahead of new round of tricky trade talks with the United States.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States could impose export controls on Boeing plane parts as part of Washington's response to Chinese export limits on rare ...
Turning supply dispute into political spectacle, Trump revives old tactic — weaponizing trade for power, headlines
Both Chinese and American posturing on trade assumes significance for India, which is in the midst of negotiations for a trade deal with the US.
Global oil prices tumbled over $2 a barrel as President Trump's threat of increased tariffs on China sparked fears of reduced demand. Analysts point to this, coupled with rising OPEC production and a Gaza ceasefire, as key drivers for the market's shift to a …
Trade tensions between China and the US have resurfaced with tit-for-tat moves, including new tariffs and export limits on rare earth minerals. These actions have roiled global markets, raising concerns about further escalation. Experts suggest these moves co…
European markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, reversing earlier weekly gains due to renewed trade war anxieties sparked by U.S. President Trump's tariff threats. Auto stocks led the downturn, while political uncertainty in France also weighed on inv…
Gold prices surged past $4,000 an ounce again this week. This rally was fueled by US President Donald Trump's warning of new tariffs on China. Global uncertainties, including potential French government collapse and US shutdown, also boosted safe-haven assets…
Traders are bracing for further declines as the bitcoin price crash suddenly accelerates amid uncertainty over U.S. president Donald Trump’s fresh China tariffs...
Trump’s 100% China tariffs sent crypto into chaos, wiping out $16B in longs. Bitcoin plunged, traders panicked, and speculation rose over who saw it coming.
President Trump imposed a 100% tariff on Chinese goods and announced export controls on undefined 'critical software,' a move that could cripple China’s tech and manufacturing sectors more than tariffs themselves.
President Trump announced a 100% additional tariff on China after Beijing placed new restrictions on the export of rare-earth ...
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Trump’s 100% tariff warning on China ignited a global sell-off that wiped out $16 billion in leveraged crypto longs and pushed Ethena’s USDe to a rare sub-$1 print.
Beijing says it could introduce "countermeasures" if the US President imposes an an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.
China signaled Sunday that it would not back down in the face of a 100% tariff threat from President Donald Trump, urging the U.S. to resolve differences through negotiations instead of threats.
HONG KONG (Reuters) -U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm admitted that it had not informed Chinese authorities when it completed its acquisition of...
"They can do this because they diligently built industrial capacity no one else had the fortitude to build."
Beijing says it will not back down in the face of threats, urging the US to resolve differences through negotiations.
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When President Trump announced a new deal Friday to lower prescription drug costs, it was the clearest sign yet that he'd paused his commerce secretary's push to slap 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals that aren't manufactured in the U.S. Why it matters: Prescri…
Investors are eyeing a stock market rebound after Friday’s trade war flare-up sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss since April. On Sunday, President Donald Trump sought to calm nerves in a post on Truth Social, following his announcement on Friday that he will …
China’s commerce ministry says its Oct. 9 rare-earth export controls are lawful security steps, not bans, and that eligible civilian exports will be licensed.
Both Beijing and Washington moved to calm trade tensions over the weekend.
Crypto markets crashed on Friday after Trump announced new China tariffs. That crash was fuelled by a leverage boom that culminated in billions in long...
The crypto market crash following Trump’s tariff announcement has continued to attract significant attention to Binance and Coinbase.
Markets enter a critical week following Friday's dramatic selloff triggered by President Trump's threat of "massive tariffs" against China over tighter rare-...
China's trade diversification has been so successful that its export market is growing significantly despite the trade war.
FRANKFURT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U. companies and consumers are bearing the brunt of the country's new import tariffs, early indications show, contradicting...
Beijing insists it's business as usual – Washington might see it differently China's competition regulator has launched an investigation into Qualcomm's purchase of Israeli firm Autotalks, the latest salvo in the escalating tech trade war between Washington a…
Secretary of the US Treasury says Trump may call off his 100 percent tariff threat on China as negotiations continue.
In recent history, the US has made moves restricting China's access to semiconductor technology.
Washington doubles down on critical minerals, with the Trump administration buying stakes in companies like Trilogy Metals, MP Materials, and Lithium...
Cabinet dealers, interior designers and remodeling contractors in the U.S. hope new tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered wooden furniture that kicked in Tuesday will create more business for them and eventually boost domesti…
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Washington was considering terminating some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil. "I believe...
China showed no signs of backing down from President Trump’s trade war.
The US president has said a $20bn currency swap with Argentina depended on the success of Javier Milei's coalition.
Farms face falling prices and lost income amid the escalating US-China trade war.
Analysts have warned the tit-for-tat trade fees risk 'distorting global freight flows' for goods including petrol, toys.
An ambitious plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the United States threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.
The Trump administration's $20 billion bailout of the Argentine economy has raised questions given the scant details.
America is turning a corner on EVs at the worst time.
Following months of supply chain adjustments and diversification amid US–China trade tensions, Apple CEO Tim Cook reassured Beijing that the company remains committed to investing in the region. Here are the details. more…
WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said he was considering terminating some trade ties with China, singling out cooking oil even...
Trump has recently targeted India for its Russian oil purchases, imposing tariffs on Indian exports to the US.
The additional boost, which comes on top of a $20bn currency swap, comes shortly before Argentina's midterm elections.
Spain argues NATO funding should address real threats, not arbitrary targets, amidst Trump’s tariff retaliation plans.
It's the latest tit-for-tat tariff spat between the two superpowers following a period of calmed tensions.
Stellantis announced a $13bn investment in the US, which will see Jeep Compass production move from Canada to the US.
Trump is getting what he wanted.
The Indian government says it is "not aware" of a call in which the US president claimed India's leader made the commitment.
US has become India's most severely affected market since the tariff war began.
CEO C.C. Wei cites strong demand for AI products. Intel may also be a factor TSMC is accelerating the rollout of advanced process nodes at its Arizona fabs to meet growing demand for American-made AI products.…
Donald Trump claims that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised to stop relying on Russian energy.
SEOUL/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Micron plans to stop supplying server chips to data centres in China after the business failed to recover from a 2023 government...
When Apple first released the iPhone Air last month, it was missing from a key market: China. This was because the iPhone Air is eSIM-only due to its ultra-thin design, and China has strict regulations about eSIM technology. Today, however, the iPhone Air …
By Jarrett Renshaw and Nidhi Verma WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian...
Microsoft is reportedly planning to move Surface production out of China by 2026 and is also encouraging Xbox production to be shifted overseas. The move comes amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions, with new tariffs, port fees, and export restrictions dri…
Australia has spied an opportunity amid ongoing China-US rare earths dispute.
The International Maritime Organization delays vote on reducing pollution in shipping after Trump threatens sanctions.
Comments come after Petro accused US government of murder and demanded answers after latest strike in Caribbean.
The rising costs of coffee beans are keeping roasters and their customers on edge. Retail coffee prices jumped nearly 21% in August compared to the same time last year, and the Trump administration’s tariffs are partially to blame: In July, Brazil was slapped…
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Markets enter a potentially pivotal week as US-China trade negotiations resume following last week's dramatic tariff escalation, with investors hoping for...
The US and Australia agreed to a framework that includes investments in projects to expand mining and processing of rare earth and critical minerals.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says his company has lost all access to China's market after U.S. export restrictions eliminated what was once a 95% share. Speaking in an interview with Citadel Securities, Huang questioned the wisdom of policies that cost America one…
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AI arms dealer relies on Taiwanese advanced packaging plants for top-specced GPUs US manufacturing of Nvidia GPUs is underway and CEO Jensen Huang is celebrating the first Blackwell wafer to come out of TSMC's Arizona chip factory. However, to be part of a co…
Trump and Albanese are likely to discuss critical minerals, tariffs, AUKUS and defence cooperation in their meeting.
US President Donald Trump said the deal had been negotiated over the last four to five months.
A draft regulation approved by European Union energy ministers would phase out Russian import contracts by January 2028.
Central bank says deal part of a comprehensive strategy to help it respond to forex and capital markets volatility.
"Tariffs and all the beautiful things the world has thrown at us" has left buyers scrambling to understand 2026 budgets.
China's recent expanded export restrictions on rare-earth metals was a 'power play' before Trump-Xi meeting.
US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minster Anthony Albanese have signed a deal for critical minerals.
Breaking China's stranglehold on supplies of the critical minerals is likely to take at least a decade, experts say.
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() -India and the United States are nearing a long-stalled trade agreement that would reduce U. tariffs on Indian imports to 15% to 16% from 50%, India's...
Trump said in a social media post that his tariffs are "the only reason" American cattle ranchers "are doing so well."
When the updated Apple Vision Pro lands in stores tomorrow with the M5 chip and the new Dual Knit Band, its box label will also feature a key change from the original version: the words “Product of Vietnam”. Here are the details. more…
Trump's bailout draws criticism as Argentinian soya bean farmers take market share from US producers.
Some brands are even eliminating the perk altogether as they try to mitigate the steep costs of the Trump tariffs.
This may be the toughest season yet for 'Shark Tank,' as winners struggle to navigate the Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO (Reuters) -U. President Donald Trump's administration is quadrupling the tariff rate quota on Argentine beef to 80,000 metric tons in a...
American cattle ranchers are standing in firm opposition to President Trump's plan to "buy some beef from Argentina" amid soaring domestic beef prices.
Beijing explores the leverage it now has to work its geopolitical will.
WAUSAU, Wisconsin (Reuters) -The cool woodlands of central Wisconsin boast soils packed with Ice Age mineral deposits that make the area perfect for the...
"They only did this to interfere with the decision of the US Supreme Court, and other courts," Trump said of the Ontario government's ad.
President Donald Trump said this week he spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi mainly about trade, and that Modi had assured him India would limit...
KUALA LUMPUR/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Top economic officials from the U. and China are due to arrive in Kuala Lumpur on Friday for talks to prevent a trade war ...
President Donald Trump said he's terminating trade negotiations with Canada citing a negative TV advertisement about tariffs.
President Donald Trump said he's terminating trade negotiations with Canada, citing a negative TV advertisement about tariffs.
He's threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese imports 100% if no agreement.
The advertisement will be paused from Monday so "trade talks can resume", Doug Ford says.
Comparing the controversial advert quoting Ronald Reagan on tariffs with his original address.
Donald Trump just cut off all trade negotiations with Canada because an Ontario ad campaign quoted Ronald Reagan accurately. The quotes are real. The context is accurate. But Trump called them “fake” and “fraudulent,” and the Reagan Foundation—the institution…
The Trump administration says it has ‘terminated’ all trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government commercial.
The probe comes as the US government seeks additional leverage against Beijing amid escalating trade tensions.
Trump said he hoped he and Xi could 'work out a lot of our doubts and questions' after months of trade tensions.
A Canadian state wants to swamp US TV networks with a commercial showing Ronald Reagan opposing tariffs.
Canadian PM Mark Carney says Ottawa “can’t control” US trade policy but will “stand ready” to resume talks.
Last year, Reliance Industries Ltd signed a deal with Russian major Rosneft to import nearly 500,000 barrels per day.
President Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.
Trump said he will increase tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to a Canadian anti-tariff ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan.
"Signal to the car companies."
Trump said he's ending trade negotiations with Canada after a negative TV ad.
President Donald Trump announced he's adding an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports over a negative TV advertisement featuring a speech by President Ronald Reagan.
President Donald Trump said on Friday he would consider reducing tariffs on Brazil, under the right circumstances. Trump was speaking on Air Force One...
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad...
US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump, Xi.
Donald Trump has departed for Malaysia, where he’s set to attend the ASEAN summit and hold trade talks with China.
Ontario to stop running advertisement featuring voice of US President Ronald Reagan saying that trade tariffs were a bad idea.
Southeast Asia and its 'China Plus One' supply chain are feeling the fallout from the US trade war.
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The Cambodian-Thai border conflict and the US trade war will feature prominently at Southeast Asian bloc summit.
Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.
Tomi Lahren erupted online over a beef-import deal with Argentina. GOP outrage now hinges on steaks, not ideology
President Donald Trump headed for Asia Friday night for the first time this term, a trip where he’s expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade war. “We have…
The U.S. and China are set to "consummate" the deal this week in South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects major progress on both trade negotiations and a TikTok deal when Trump meets Xi in Korea next week.
Ontario's ad criticizing tariffs aired during the World Series, hours after President Donald Trump said he'd slap new tariffs on Canada.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he anticipates that China will revive substantial purchases of U. soybeans for several years and will...
A fresh U.S.–China trade “framework” buoyed crypto on Oct. 26 after negotiators said they reached “basic consensuses” to address tariff and export-control...
President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with President Xi Jinping, whom he is expected to meet next week, after top economic...
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -The second day of trade talks between the U. and China was paving the way for a "productive meeting" between President Donald Trump...
“And I think this is very important, is to maintain Malaysia's competitiveness.”
Both countries' negotiating teams will start working 'immediately' to address US tariffs and sanctions, says Lula.
US president begins trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, with international trade and China on the agenda.
The yeoman Treasury Secretary and former hedge fund manager said the trade war with China has hurt him.
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed South Asian leaders on Sunday about the importance of “reliable partners who honour their commitments.”
In the past few months, India has taken steps to effectively adapt to the barrage of trade policies being weaponized by U.S. President Donald Trump, who implemented tariffs to disrupt India’s pharmaceutical drugs in October, and raised H-1B visa costs that ar…
US and Chinese trade negotiators say they’ve reached a framework agreement that, if approved by both governments this week, would roll back proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and pause Beijing’s escalating export restrictions on rare-earth materials.
America’s 40th and 47th presidents both employed protectionist measures but in vastly different ways
U.S.-China trade tensions appeared to cool Sunday before an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with each side saying a deal was nearing between the world’s two largest economies. Any agreement would be a relief to i…
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, after top U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators announced they had reached a framework on several disputed issues, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to sign off on…
The stock market rally had a strong week, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite hitting record highs Friday. Leading stocks rebounded powerfully after coming under strain. Now get ready for a huge week of news. A "comprehensive" U.S.-China trade de…
In his first campaign to lead Ontario, Ford started out as a Trump-style populist. But tariffs changed his view and he is now a consistent thorn in the U.S. president's side.
President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade...
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -China pressed on Monday for stronger economic ties and more open trade at a regional summit in Malaysia dominated by the shadow of...
-listed rare earth miners slumped before the bell on Monday after Washington and Beijing reached a framework for a trade deal that could pause planned U...
Brazilian farmer Andrey Rodrigues wasn’t planning to beef up soybean production for next year’s harvest until a couple of months ago, but now he’s extra...
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -China pressed on Monday for open trade and stronger economic ties at a regional summit in Malaysia dominated by the shadow of steep U...
The U.S. and China have reached a framework agreement for a trade deal, with 100% tariffs coming off the table - according to Secretary of the Treasury Scott...
Officials signal that trade deal is close as Trump and Xi prepare to meet for the first time since 2019.
Trump's deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia do not address transshipment and semiconductor tariffs.
A 90-day pause in rise in US tariffs on Mexico from 25 to 30 percent was set to expire at the end of October.
Brazilian president expects 'definitive solution' in the coming days over tariffs raised by US over Bolsonaro jailing.
The move underscores efforts to rebuild relations and draw closer after US President Donald Trump's stiff tariffs.
Britain's Keir Starmer and Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Ankara on Monday to cement the almost $11bn agreement.
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump and other technology executives from the U.S. and Japan today at a closed-door dinner in Tokyo, in an effort to promote Japanese investment in the United States (via Bloomberg). The dinner took place at th…
Five Republicans joined with Democrats on a vote to end the national emergency that President Trump has declared as the basis for sweeping tariffs on Brazil.
Trump said Japan's plan to buy a fleet of Ford F-150 pickup trucks showed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has "good taste."
UPS CEO Carol Tomé said that many average people turned to the company to ship things to the US when the de minimis exemption ended.
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement on Tuesday for securing the supply of rare earths, as both...
Apple CEO Tim Cook was one of the guests today at an event for business leaders in Japan, where President Trump highlighted Apple’s multi-hundred-billion-dollar investment in U.S. infrastructure. Here are the details. more…
The United States and China are not going to resolve all the issues that divide them before presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet Thursday in Busan...
In a new interview, Microsoft CEO offered some rare comments on Xbox's gaming strategy, talking up the new console and musing on the death of the Xbox exclusive.
US president heaps praise on Japan's first female prime minister as the leaders sign deals on the supply of minerals.
China and the 11-member regional bloc sign an upgraded version of their free trade pact, as both weather US tariffs.
Huang now joins Trump in his Asia tour, ahead of the President's meeting with Xi Jinping.
The upgrade would demand higher prices for all of Apple's entry-level products.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet to discuss a trade deal.
Trump is currently on a whirlwind trip across Asia, which will also see him meet Chinese president Xi.
Revitalizing America's struggling shipbuilding industry is a stated priority for the Trump administration.
BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Reuters) -China's state-owned COFCO bought three U. soybean cargoes this week, two trade sources said, the country's first purchases from ...
While the American military blows up boats it claims are transporting drugs from Venezuela, observers say tankers shipping Venezuelan oil in violation of a...
For the first time in ten months of near-total congressional capitulation to Trump, five Republican Senators broke ranks on Tuesday, siding with Democrats to block the nonsense tariffs Trump unilaterally declared on Brazil as punishment for their treatment of…
The US president has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week.
US President Donald Trump spoke at the APEC summit, saying he hoped to make a trade deal with Chinese President Xi.
US and Chinese leaders are expected to sign a trade deal in their first meeting since 2019.
Expectations are modest for how far a US-China deal will go to resolve the differences between the superpowers.
From tariffs to TikTok, rare earth metals to fentanyl, a packed agenda awaits the leaders of the US and China.
South Korea dials up the flattery as both sides say progress has been made, but no deal has yet been signed.
Tensions between China and the US have escalated amid Donald Trump's tariff threats and new restrictions on exports.
A full-blown trade war between the United States and China would have a severe impact on global economic growth.
Cuba denies US allegations of mercenary activity in Ukraine and insists the embargo is a form of collective punishment.
The US and Chinese leaders shook hands when they met face-to-face for the first time since 2019.
President Donald Trump held talks with China's Xi Jinping at a South Korean air base on Thursday, with both leaders sounding optimistic about cooling trade...
will suspend for one year a new measure that vastly expanded the number of Chinese firms facing tough restrictions on access to U. Treasury Secretary Scott...
American farmers welcomed China's promise to buy some of their soybeans, but they cautioned this won't solve all their problems as they continue to deal with...
President Donald Trump said he is reducing some tariffs on Chinese imports following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The BBC's Laura Bicker explains how the two nation's have reported on the trade negotiations.
Apple and/or its customers were facing billions of dollars a year in additional costs after increases to US tariffs on Chinese imports imposed by the Trump administration earlier this year. The company had initially absorbed these costs, but it was unclear ho…
Three-digit tariffs are off the table, but import duties on each other are higher than in January. Rare earth materials will flow more smoothly, but China...
(Corrects closing soybean futures price in paragraph 7 to $11. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that China has agreed to buy 12 million...
US President did discuss chip exports with his counterpart, but made no breakthroughs Talks between US President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea yielded a modest thaw, with the two agreeing to trim tariffs and pause new rare-earth export cu…
Mackenzie Hawkins / Bloomberg: President Trump says he and Xi Jinping discussed Nvidia and other chipmakers' access to China, and that they didn't discuss approving sales of Blackwell chips — US President Donald Trump said he didn't discuss approving sales …
Keith Bradsher / New York Times: After Trump and Xi's meeting, China says it will suspend its rare earth export controls issued on October 9 for one year, but says nothing about earlier limits — China has suspended export controls announced this month, but …
New York Times: President Trump and Xi Jinping agree a yearlong truce that rolls back many contentious tariffs and retaliatory measures; the current deal expired on November 10 — China agreed to suspend for a year some of its limits on exports of rare earth…
The world's two largest economies appeared to dial back a monthslong trade war.
Finding it hard to reach a resolution of its trade dispute with the US after Trump suspended talks, Canada turns to other major economies.
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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and tariffs in their first meeting since 2019.
The Trump Administration hails the US President’s five-day, three nation Asia tour as a success.
The balance of power between the US and China has shifted since Trump launched his trade war in 2018.
Beijing is positioning itself as defender of free trade as US tariffs disrupt global economy and Trump skips summit.
Trump's rare earths deal with China drives US security and tech, says Peter McGuire of Trading.com
Trump blamed the 'false' ad in which former US President Ronald Reagan, a Republican hero, said tariffs are a disaster.
The r/Canada subreddit lit up with over 1,200 comments after Carney said he apologized to Trump over the ad, which had derailed trade talks.
Canadian PM says anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan 'offended' Trump, who has since cut off trade talks with Canada.
Asian and Pacific Rim leaders pledge support for trade and investment that 'benefits all'.
Carney said he apologised to Trump during a dinner at the APEC summit, acknowledging that the president was “offended” by the ad
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International automakers can now apply for licenses to resume chip deliveries from Nexperia China.
President Donald Trump sees tariffs — or the threat of them — as a powerful tool to bend nations to his will. Trump has suggested he may take the highly...
China expert Evan Medeiros discusses US-China ties going back before Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs and trade wars.
We recently published Top Analyst Calls: 8 Stocks to Buy and Sell. NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the top analyst calls. Patrick Moorhead of Moor...
Following President Donald Trump’s threat in early October that he would impose a 100% on imports from China to America, crypto markets crashed as a result. ...
U.S. tariffs have taken their toll on a myriad of industries as the world continues to navigate the new international trade order instituted under President ...
The analysts wrote in a note on Friday that consumers have covered about 50% to 70% of the cost of tariffs to date.
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese soybean importers have stepped up purchases of Brazilian cargoes in recent days as South American prices eased on...
The top US court will decide if many of Trump's tariffs are legal in a case with major implications for presidential power and billions of dollars.
In a new regulatory filing, Electronic Arts outlined a number of the risks the company faces, and one of them is the company's own $55 billion sale to a private investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF).The Securities & Exchange C…
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament began debating on Tuesday whether to make the EU-U.S. tariff deal conditional on concessions...
Ambassador to the US Xie Feng named Taiwan, democracy and human rights, China’s political system, and development rights as Beijing’s four red lines, adding ...
The power to impose tariffs falls within the federal government’s authority in the Constitution, not the states.
Donald Trump’s aides have been mad at work trying to come up with a backup plan to salvage his trade war against much of the rest of the planet if an...
About 7 in 10 Americans are spending more on groceries compared to last year.
From tariff cushions to space launches to Eurovision, Prime Minister Carney’s first budget aims to protect Canada while looking beyond the US.
Microsoft says it plans to spend another $7.9 billion in the UAE's AI buildout from 2026 until 2029, and NVIDIA's specialized AI GPUs are at the heart of the expenses.
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A dispute between Amsterdam and Beijing over technology transfer has held up chip supplies to car manufacturers.
Spanberger, currently in the U.S. House, flips the governor's mansion from red to blue after campaigning against the Trump administration's federal layoffs and tariffs.
At issue is whether the president can bypass Congress and impose tariffs by citing national security.
Trump's tariffs are raising tens of billions of dollars for the federal government. They're also costing consumers, frustrating businesses and hurting the factories they're supposed to help.
A majority of Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump claiming so much power from a Carter-era law.
President Donald Trump got a serious warning from voters that he’s out of touch with their fears about a deteriorating U.S. economy. Democrats were able to ...
BEIJING (Reuters) -China will suspend retaliatory tariffs on U. imports, including duties on farm goods, after last week's meeting of the two countries...
Going into Supreme Court arguments over President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Wednesday, it was genuinely difficult to guess how the justices would rule.
The Supreme Court will decide whether President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are legal in a case with major consequences for the global economy and presidential power.
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about Trump's tariffs on Wednesday.
The Roberts Court has tried to curb exactly the kind of power Trump is abusing in the tariff case.
John Mulaney is developing a TV show with the attorney who argued in front of the Supreme Court opposing President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Matthew Hassett, CEO and founder of Loftie, pivoted his strategy amid US tariffs, opting for international expansion to maintain growth and stability.
America is willing to gamble on anything, from sports to the stock market to elections. Kalshi, Polymarket, and FanDuel are happy to take those bets.
Matcha, books, a backpack, luxury glassware — just some of the deliveries held up.
Jeannie Suk Gersen on the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on the case against Donald Trump’s Presidential authority to impose tariffs.
Trump’s trade tariffs are impacting the US and the global economy.
Competition, whether from overseas rivals or second-hand goods, has kept the price of furniture relatively low. New tariffs may boost U.S. makers — and raise prices.
Trump's remarks come amid uncertainty about whether the president will attend the Quad Summit in India.
Xi and Trump haven't gotten to discuss the chips, though they were supposed to Nvidia's latest generation of Blackwell accelerators won't be available in China anytime soon, according to CEO Jensen Huang, who said there were no "active discussions" about sell…
The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.
Hungary's nationalist prime minister will seek permission to buy Russian oil despite US sanctions.
Trump's plan to quadruple Argentinian beef imports has upset American ranchers — and the GOP
US tariffs have dealt a deadly blow to the Indian shrimp industry that relies predominantly on exports.
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Madeleine ...
Slovakia’s once-dominant automotive industry faces mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs, Chinese competition, higher taxes, and political tensions threatening...
The blackout continues on the US jobs report for the second straight month as the US Labor Department will not publish its very important employment data. Reuters is reporting: The U.S. Labor Department on Friday will not publish its closely watched employme…
Trump promises to defend Hungary’s finances amid Orban-EU tensions and to sign $600m gas deal, says Hungarian leader.
The president is trying to save his tariff scheme with the promise of cold, hard cash.
Nvidia CEO argues America risks losing influence by shutting out China’s developers while hardware and policy tensions redefine the AI landscape.
The Supreme Court heard arguments last week challenging Trump’s controversial tariff policy.
China said Monday it is making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl, a key issue for President Donald Trump during...
The U.S. President has announced $2,000 checks meant to distribute some of the tariff-generated revenue to American citizens, but they're not for everyone.
Questions abound about who qualifies and whether enough funds are available.
Italian pasta producers warn that the Trump administration's combined 107% tariffs and duties could force them to pull their products from U.S. shelves early next year.
In an extraordinary move, the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, triggering anger in Beijing.
Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend plan faces legal hurdles, unclear funding; experts doubt tariff revenue will cover costs.
By Ernest Scheyder and Pratima Desai (Reuters) -China for decades has sought to manipulate global critical minerals prices, using its control as an economic ...
DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with ...
SINGAPORE/BEIJING (Reuters) -China is grappling with a glut of soybeans after months of record imports, curbing prospects for U. exports despite a recent...
President Donald Trump remains "committed" to sending each American a $2,000 dividend check to be distributed from tariff revenue.
The executive order allowing products like coffee and bananas to escape tariffs comes as the Trump administration faces mounting pressure over rising prices.
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order to carve out a long list of everyday food imports from his tariffs, including beef, coffee, and bananas.
President Lee Jae Myung said US also supports Seoul's greater role in 'uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing'.
President Donald Trump bought at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from late August to early October including new investments in sectors...
The Trump administration announced framework trade deals on Thursday that, once finalized, will eliminate tariffs on certain foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador, with U.S. officials eyeing additional agreements before ye…
President Donald Trump eased some of his “Liberation Day” tariffs Friday evening, all but conceding that his trade policy has increased Americans’ grocery expenses despite his administration’s claims to the contrary.In an executive order, the president exempt…
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It’s unclear if the checks have the required support from Congress.
If you're planning on buying an artificial Christmas tree this year, you may want to make your purchase sooner rather than later.
Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 tariff checks to many Americans. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that might need a congressional OK.
It’s unclear if the checks have the required support from Congress.
US president signals major arms deal ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to the White House.
President Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia's crown prince to the White House to discuss trade and security deals. And, the House votes today on whether to force the release of long-awaited Epstein files.
For years, Washington has been warning others not to trust loans from Chinese state banks fueling its rise as a superpower. China’s state lenders have...
Despite major investment pledges like the U.S.–Canada $80 billion reactor partnership, nuclear and uranium stocks have plunged 15–45% in recent weeks.
US president heaps praise on Saudi Arabia's crown prince as Washington and Riyadh deepen ties with massive investments.
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to sell the nation's most advanced fighter jet to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the...
ZURICH () -The United States and Switzerland are working towards implementing a reduction in U. tariffs on Switzerland to 15% from 39% in the coming days...
Wall Street Journal: Sources: the US Commerce Department plans to approve the sale of up to 35K of Nvidia's GB300 servers or their equivalents to G42 and Humain each — The deal follows talks between President Trump and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed b…
Al Jazeera’s Kimberley Halkett asked US President Donald Trump about selling F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia.
The Washington deal helps Orban before the election but exposes the fragility of Hungary's illiberal rule.
ATHENS (Reuters) -China's controlling stake in the Greek port of Piraeus, one of the largest in Europe, is not for sale, the Chinese embassy in Greece said,...
GE Appliances on Thursday touted wide-ranging ripple effects from shifting production from China to Kentucky as it announced more than $150 million in new...
Dutch government's decision to relinquish control of chipmaker comes after major disruption to automotive supply chains.
China makes more than 70 percent of the world's electric cars. But it's hard to find those vehicles in North America.
Mexican steel and aluminium exports to the US are down because of tariffs, hurting local small businesses.
The PM is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.
Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix are battling over Warner Bros. Discovery. Comcast may be more motivated to make a deal than David Ellison's Paramount.
Trump says that $2,000 tariff checks are coming mid-2026. His GOP allies on Capitol Hill aren't so sure.
According to new research, the decline in employment has partly been due to the new tariffs being introduced by President Trump.
President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly contemplating the possibility of permitting Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) to trade its H200 artificial...
Hollywood veteran Steven Paul was among a raft of L.A. and international cinema execs in Qatar this weekend for a high-level industry event laying out the Gulf state’s ambitions to become a key film and TV hub in the region. Talking at a masterclass on his st…
As Canada starts to diversify its ties with other countries amidst an increasingly unpredictable and unreliable relationship with the U.S., its pivot toward China, in particular, will need to be strategic: the work must be done while balancing the risks and s…
It’s unclear if a plan to pay Americans directly with tariff income will get enough Republican support in Congress.
The Trump administration's pressure on European regulators is having an impact, with fewer restrictions on Big Tech and canceled measures.
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to the White House and...
CHICAGO (Reuters) -Two cargo vessels were headed for grain port terminals near New Orleans on Monday to load with the first U. soybean shipments to China...
President Donald Trump is scheduled at 4 p.m. ET on Monday to sign an executive order, according to the White House.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs. U.S. President Donald...
Non-residents will soon have to pay a higher price to enter 11 of the United States' most popular parks.
China's Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.
Thai pork producers are bracing for intense competition as the US seeks duty-free access to a $3bn market.
The new plan comes amid stalled trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
From US President Donald Trump’s weaponization of trade to the erosion of US Treasuries’ status as safe-haven assets and breakneck investment in AI, the last year has shaken the foundations of the postwar global economy. As 2025 comes to an end, we asked PS c…
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December 23rd, 2025. That’s the day DJI will automatically be banned from the United States — unless Trump steps in. You’ll still be able to fly your existing DJI drones and film with existing Osmo cameras. But DJI will be barred from importing any new produc…
Treasury haul beats early forecasts, yet captures only a fraction of the revenue generated in Britain The UK government collected just £800 million in Digital Services Tax (DST) from companies such as Amazon, Google, Meta, eBay, and TikTok in the most recent …
At the center of President Trump’s contentious plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war isn’t peace: it’s profit. Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are ...
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Donald Trump has said rolling back his import taxes would make America a “pathetic laughingstock” as the Supreme Court mulls their legality Read Full Article at RT.com
The Thai king’s historic China visit signals Bangkok’s deeper embrace of Beijing in a shifting global order Read Full Article at RT.com
Countries can either capitulate to President Trump’s tax bullying or come together to fight for the sovereign right to tax multinationals fairly.
On Thanksgiving, Trump floated the notion that the US could replace all income tax with tariffs, and even The Wall Street Journal's editor James Freeman had to admit that the math "doesn't work" unless you want to dramatically slash most government programs. …
Maduro asks oil-producing bloc to help protect Venezuela's oil reserves from US 'aggression'.
The deal involves a major change in how the UK values drugs and will apply to all new medicines, not just US ones.
Costco is one of the largest companies to sue for possible refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down the new import duties.
In a complaint submitted Friday, the retailer said it is seeking a "full refund" of duties it paid after Trump levied tariffs.
The US is investing up to $150 million in xLight, a chip startup chaired by former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, to boost domestic chipmaking.
The Battlefield publisher is set to change hands in the summer of next year The post Surprise! Saudi Arabia Will Own 93 Percent Of EA When The Deal Is Done appeared first on Kotaku.
Roberts and his cronies must decide whether to try to continue their Weekend at Bernie’s ass coup through saving Trump and the economy from his most unpopular policy--risking enraging the mad King who will destroy the GOP himself if that’s what it takes to ke…
Nvidia designs chips, but TSMC (Taiwan) and Samsung (Korea) manufacture them. Learn how the global network produces the GPUs powering the AI boom.
The organisation warns that President Donald Trump has put US fiscal policy on an unsustainable trajectory.
The lawsuit comes ahead of a looming Supreme Court decision about the legality of Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Paramount might rely on financing from Middle Eastern petrostates for its offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery. That raises some tricky issues.
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With Netflix's bid out front, Paramount's Ellison-backed play leans on Washington ties and a giant breakup fee twist
My morning train WFH reads: • Time to admit the truth: Brexit has been an unmitigated economic failure: Leaving the EU has reduced Britain’s GDP by up to 8pc, according to a devastating US study. GDP down up to 8%; Investment down 18%; Productivity down 4%; E…
Bloomberg: Jensen Huang says “we don't know” if China would accept Nvidia's H200 AI chips even if the US relaxed export controls, following a meeting with President Trump — Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang said he's unsure whether China wou…
Falling travel demand, new trade conflicts and a falling U.S. dollar shook up travel in 2025, but economic uncertainty looms over 2026, too.
But Belgium, a vocal critic of the plan to use Russian assets to back Ukraine, says its concerns have not been resolved.
India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Larry and David Ellison have a good relationship with Donald Trump. Is that enough to get him to kill Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery?
Netflix’s most recent offer, submitted on Thursday, valued the Warner Bros. studio, HBO Max streaming service and related parts of the company at around $28 per share, sources said.
“Oh my God, they killed the Warner Bros. deal!”
So Netflix has announced that it’s buying Warner Brothers Discovery (including HBO) for a whopping $82.7 billion. As we’ve well covered, it’s the latest in a long series of pointless Warner mergers stretching back to the 2001 AOL acquisition, which all result…
Meeting to boost ties comes as India seeks reprieve from US oil sanctions related to war in Ukraine.
It’s a deal so staggering that it’s hard to wrap your head around it: Netflix is set to buy Warner Bros., in a deal that includes everything from Game of Thrones and Harry Potter to Superman and Citizen Kane. Also included in the deal is a little stream…
Netflix is buying Warner Bros. Discovery.
Over three days in Washington, nearly 150 American industry leaders representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as essential to their success. Yet the Trump administration has floated letting the agreement expire o…
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced a new bill to restrict Nvidia (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), and other chip makers from exporting advanced chips to China. The move comes as the Trump administration weighs the possibility of allowing …
Although Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to Netflix’s bid, the deal faces heavy regulatory scrutiny and political resistance, leaving room for Paramount to re-enter.
GDP is only part of the path to the "restoration of American Greatness."
In November, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO made a trip to the White House for a lengthy meeting with Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the two discussed a number of topics, but chief among them was Netflix’s plan to bid on Warner Bros. At the end of thei…
Companies are jostling for position in case the Supreme Court forces the Trump administration to refund billions in tariff revenue it has collected this year...
Bank of America thinks commodities are the top "run-it-hot" investment for 2026, thanks to factors like Trump's economic policies & higher inflation.
President Trump, facing mounting pressure over inflation at the grocery store, ordered a sweeping investigation into food price-fixing that especially targets foreign companies. Why it matters: The order highlights a key tension of his domestic policy. It ha…
United States President Donald Trump said that the US will "work it out" with Canada when it comes to trade, calling the country "very tough traders."More to come......
Since March, Nova Scotia has pulled all U.S. alcohol products from store shelves in response to Trump's tariffs. That created a storage problem, though. Since selling American alcohol isn't politically possible at the moment in most Canadian provinces, that j…
President Donald Trump said the US would allow Nvidia to sell its powerful H200 chips to China.
Paramount's Larry and David Ellison are making a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Three of their partners are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
A hiring freeze, not AI, is pushing youth unemployment higher as firms pause expansion amid uncertainty and tariffs.
The left-at-the-altar corporation makes a last-ditch attempt to woo Warner away from the streamer The post Paramount Ready To Spend $108 Billion On Hostile Takeover Of Warner Bros. To Stop Netflix From Having It appeared first on Kotaku.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently expressed his concern over Netflix’s planned $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s ...
China’s exports returned to growth in November following an unexpected contraction the month before, although shipments to the United States dropped nearly...
President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday. The aid package comes as the U.S.-China trade war has hit soybean farmers especially hard.
The U.S government will take a 25% cut, according to the president.
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My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Overturned. Companies Are Rushing to Get Refunds. Dozens of importers, including major companies, are filing lawsuits to preserve their right to tariff refunds ahead of a key December 15 dead…
Prosecutors alleged the network hid Nvidia hardware behind bogus paperwork and fake companies to bypass export rules and ship them to China.
President Donald Trump said Monday that he would allow Nvidia to sell an advanced type of computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to...
Blackwell and Rubin kit remain off limits US President Donald Trump has signalled he will allow Nvidia to resume sales of its H200 accelerators to China.…
As Trump gives green light to ship Nvidia H200s to China and boost US Three US-based businessmen face potential prison sentences after authorities dismantled a smuggling network accused of funneling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of Nvidia GPUs to Chin…
Last week Netflix announced a $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers, after elbowing out rival acquisition bids (for now) by Comcast/NBC and Paramount/CBS. But as we noted then, the deal still needs regulatory approval from Trump, who has already stated…
Trump says chipmaker will be allowed to export to 'approved customers', in shift away from Washington's export controls.
Netflix is the frontrunner to become Warner Bros.' new owner, but the war for control of the legacy studio isn't over just yet. Paramount Skydance has made its own outsize offer for the company that would give CEO David Ellison even more control over the news…
President Donald Trump is touring swing states to defend his tariffs and sell the message that the economy is booming.
A SpaceX IPO could hand Google billions. Its early bet on the rocket company may turn out to be one of the most lucrative startup investments ever.
Dec 10 - Chinese rare-earth magnet suppliers to U. automaker Ford Motor were included in the first batch of new export licences issued by Beijing to boost...
BEIJING, Dec 10 () - Chinese rare earth producer Ningbo Jintian Copper said on Wednesday it had secured streamlined licences for magnet product exports. The...
Deepseek reportedly received banned chips, and is allegedly using them to train a new model.
Paramount's CEO urged shareholders to tender their shares and slammed WBD for an "opaque sales process" that gave Netflix preferential treatment.
Stephania Taladrid on the scramble among envoys from the United States, Mexico, and Canada to preserve a trade agreement as a crucial negotiating deadline looms.
Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of "international piracy", vowing never to be an "oil colony".
Major automakers have urged Washington to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry's future is at stake. From a report: The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which re…
At least four provinces will be using the sales of their American liquor to fund food banks and charities.
Chipmaker Intel, has tested chipmaking tools this year from a toolmaker with deep roots in China and two overseas units that were targeted by U.S. sanctions,...
Russia's central bank says it is suing Belgium's Euroclear in court following an EU bid to use Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
Lifting export controls on Nvidia’s second-best chip jeopardizes America’s AI advantage over China.
The US’s two major parties can agree on one thing: They don’t have much use for economists anymore. President Joe Biden ignored economists’ warnings about the risks of inflation. President Donald Trump dismissed economists’ arguments against his tariffs. And …
A North America trade deal helped Mexico get into aeroplane manufacturing. Now that is under threat with Trump.
Elon Musk's automaker has introduced a smorgasbord of discounts and deals, with Tesla facing a race to avoid another year of declining sales.
The revenue coming in from President Trump's tariffs dipped in November, but the president's oft-made promises for what he will do with the money continued...
Oil tanker movements in and out of Venezuelan waters come to near standstill after US seizes vessel and fuel cargo.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian attacks 'had no ... military purpose whatsoever'.
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HJ Shipbuilding and Construction, a midsize South Korean shipbuilder, will start maintenance work on the USNS Amelia Earhart early next year.
Reviving the tariffs will not be as simple as administration officials suggest.
Japan's exports climbed 6% in November from a year earlier, with shipments to the United States rising for the first time since March as uncertainties over...
Canadian snowbirds usually pack Arizona this time of year. Due to Trump's insults, they're boycotting. Here's how it's affecting Arizona's economy.
TikTok's owner ByteDance has signed a deal creating a U.S.-focused joint venture majority-owned by American and global investors, allowing the app to avoid a U.S. ban while ByteDance retains a minority stake. The BBC reports: Half of the joint venture will be…
The owner of TikTok has agreed to create a joint venture that will make the popular social media app majority-owned by American investors.
Trump has claimed varying amounts of investments over the year. They are all unsubstantiated.
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
The clampdown threatens up to $8 billion in oil revenues, as sanctioned “shadow fleet” vessels struggle to operate under heightened U.S. naval presence.
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Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making...
John Cassidy on how President Donald Trump’s penchant for causing chaos in the economy could stymie analysts’ predictions for an election-year upturn.
Shipments still waiting on approval from Beijing Now that it can legally export them, Nvidia has reportedly informed its Chinese customers that it'll begin shipping H200s, one of its most potent graphics accelerators for AI training and inference, in time for…
Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.
The US president also says the US intends to keep the tankers it has intercepted off the coast of Venezuela.
Distilled spirits have seen a major decline in exports to big markets like Canada, and domestic consumption isn't making up for the shortfall.
Paying $210 a share, the sale will leave EA in extraordinary debt, and owned by a murderous regime The post EA Shareholders Approve Over-Inflated $55 Billion Sale To Saudi Arabia appeared first on Kotaku.
Gold prices have crossed the $4,500 an-ounce mark for the first time. Silver and platinum have also reached record highs. This surge is fueled by investor demand for safe assets and anticipation of more U.S. interest rate reductions next year. The U.S. dollar…
From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35. The 10...
Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.
India’s Reliance Industries has reportedly resumed purchases of discounted Russian crude, sourcing barrels from non-sanctioned suppliers Read Full Article at RT.com
The Trump administration just weeks earlier had announced sanctions on two Russian oil giants, the latest measures designed to clamp down on Moscow’s crude...
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From Trump's comments about annexing Canada to a Canadian boycott of American goods, here is how one of the strongest relationships cracked in 2025.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan talks prices, affordability, inflation predictions for 2026, the "shock" from the business community when President Trump ...
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Warner Bros Discovery is expected to reject Paramount Skydance's amended $108.4 billion hostile bid, CNBC reported on Tuesday, despite billionaire Larry...
My morning train WFH reads: • The Unexpected Winner of Rising American Tariffs Is Mexico: Its exports to the U.S. have surged since President Trump imposed new duties on countries this year. (Wall Street Journal) • Earth Is Running Out of Sand … Which Is, You…
The tariff pause comes as Trump's Republican Party faces questions of affordability going into the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump’s bold claims that his policies delivered an unprecedented jobs boom for American-born workers are at odds with data showing a weaker ...
Last month, the Bella 1 was on its way to Venezuela to get oil when the U.S. military tried to board it in the Caribbean.
Tesla lost its crown as the world's bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday, as a customer revolt over Elon Musk's right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
An in-depth article from a leftist vantage on China's extensive involvement in Africa finds that it has been a net negative for development
WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday blocked U. photonics firm HieFo Corp's $3 million acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based...
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
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Warner Bros. Discovery has officially rejected Paramount's revised offer to buy the company, saying it was "not in the best interests of WBD and its shareholders." The offer also does qualify as a "superior proposal" based on the definition in WBD's pact with…
The move underscores China’s leverage over global rare earth supply chains, accelerating efforts by Japan, the U.S., and allies to diversify sourcing
Trump has 'greenlit' bipartisan push to sanction countries that buy Russian energy exports, Lindsey Graham says.
The Trump administration has accused Somali officials of destroying a warehouse containing US-funded food aid.
USS Gerald R. Ford is one of a dozen Navy warships that was deployed to the Caribbean region last year.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang knows China is a lucrative market for the chipmaker.
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Trump is encouraging U.S. oil executives to invest $100 billion in Venezuela to help rebuild that country after removing its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
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Renee Good’s wife, Becca Good, is speaking out in a statement to MPR News, saying Renee “lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it.”
India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were "not accurate".
President Donald Trump is pushing for major US oil companies to pump at least $100 billion into Venezuela.
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Venezuela is Cuba's biggest oil supplier, but no shipments have departed Venezuelan ports since Maduro's abduction.
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Supply concerns, lower interest rates, and strong electrification and AI-driven demand are driving heavy trading volumes and bullish sentiment across metals.
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The Pentagon is investing in Atlantic Alumina in a bid to boost U.S. gallium and alumina production and reduce reliance on China.
"It would be a complete mess, and almost impossible for our Country to pay," Trump said of potential tariff refunds.
President Donald Trump said he'll impose a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately.
Powell described the move as a part of a broader effort to pressure the central bank on monetary policy.
SINGAPORE, Jan 12 () - Tension between the White House and the U. central bank sharply escalated over the weekend, with U.
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment...
There's a new spotlight on crypto that's used to avoid sanctions after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
President Donald Trump made an unconventional pick for his nomination to the Federal Trade Commission: WeatherTech founder and CEO David MacNeil. MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather-resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and…
A joint letter from the heads of 10 central banks called Powell a "respected colleague held in the highest regard by all who have worked with him."
The titans of American industry decry the government putting its thumb on the scale — except when the thumb belongs to Trump
US House backs bill to regulate remote access to export-controlled chips Chinese companies may be unable to import the best US GPUs, but they have found a workaround: renting access to that hardware via cloud services. Now, the US House of Representatives is …
While major banks, including JPMorgan Chase and Citi, warned that a 10% credit card cap would reduce access to credit, some CEOs applaud the plan.
The UK-owned, Canadian-made whiskey is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.
The US just lowered Taiwan's tariffs in exchange for a massive domestic chipmaking promise, the Commerce Department announced on Thursday. Under the deal, tariffs on goods from Taiwan will decrease from 20 to 15 percent, while Taiwanese technology companies w…
What is this new era of global politics and where it does it leave Europe?
The tariff will cover hardware central to the AI boom like Nvidia's H200 processor and AMD's MI325X chips, with some exemptions.
China is working to set rules on how many advanced artificial intelligence chip companies can buy from foreign makers such as Nvidia, Nikkei Asia reported...
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
Nvidia could face the risk of ceding its software edge if it loses the China market.
Last May we noted how Verizon was lobbying the Trump administration to eliminate rules making it easier to switch mobile providers (and bring your phone with you). And as usual with the pay-to-play Trump administration, the Trump FCC is tripping over itself t…
The type of oil held by Venezuela makes it particularly lucrative for US refineries, analysts say.
Carney is the first Canadian PM to visit China since 2017 and is seeking to rebuild ties as he looks for new markets.
President Donald Trump announced that the NATO countries who have sent small contingents of troops to Greenland will be charged a 10% tariff on all goods.
The new entity has a global remit and a steep price for a permanent seat.
Here are the businesses that Trump's first year back in office have greatly benefitted, and industries that have been hit hard.
Gold prices dropped on Friday after reaching record highs. Investors took profits as geopolitical tensions eased, reducing gold's safe-haven appeal. Despite the dip, gold is set for its second consecutive weekly gain. Silver also saw a decline after hitting a…
U.S. soybean famers look for markets in addition to China as the trade war with the United States continues, countries like Mexico, Egypt, Germany and Pakistan.
U.S. stock futures are in the green on Thursday night, following a rally during the regular session, powered by the strong earnings performance of chipmaker ...
The culture secretary says Trump's plan to place tariffs on the UK and other allies over the issue is "deeply unhelpful".
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Davos to challenge President Donald Trump's economic agenda.
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The World Economic Forum's annual meeting is taking place in Davos, Switzerland. This year, all eyes are on President Donald Trump.
Tesla is poised to be one of the first automakers to benefit from Canada's move to remove 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, thanks to its early efforts to...
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By Jaspreet Kalra and Nikunj Ohri MUMBAI/NEW DELHI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - India's central bank has proposed that BRICS countries link their official digital...
No one should be fighting for Warner Bros., but here we are, forced to pretend Paramount's justified in pursuing an acquisition.
While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
European countries targeted by Trump's latest tariffs say they are united on 'upholding our sovereignty'.
US tariffs under Donald Trump have been paid almost entirely by Americans, with foreign exporters paying for only 4%, a German study found.
President Donald Trump wrapped up his first year in his second term. Here's how inflation, the job market, tariffs, and spending have evolved.
Trump has enacted many sweeping foreign and domestic policies that he promised.
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
The Trump administration took the next step toward unilaterally jumpstarting deep-sea mining this week, announcing a "consolidated" permitting process for both searching for and commercially extracting minerals that have so far remained relatively untouched. …
Bank lobbyists and crypto lobbyists are publicly fighting over new legislation. Lawmakers are noticeably absent from the debate.
The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.
Rolex and Swiss business leaders influenced President Donald Trump's decision to lower tariffs.
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang attended or donated to President DonaldTrump's inauguration. All of them got richer last year.
Business leaders and CEOs weighed in on President Donald Trump's highly anticipated speech at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Congress might seek more authority over AI chips exports. MAGA can't make up its mind.
By delaying ratification, European lawmakers signal their discontent as the bloc debates possible responses, including retaliatory tariffs, should Washington follow through on its warnings.
Bill still needs to pass the House and Senate before the president can sign or veto it President Trump's decision to green-light the sale of Nvidia H200 GPUs to China isn't sitting well with some of his Republican colleagues in the House of Representatives. T…
By Kalea Hall and David Shepardson Jan 22 (Reuters) - General Motors is moving production of a China-built Buick SUV to the U.S., its latest move to expand...
TikTok CEO Shou Chew sent a memo to staff celebrating the "good news" that the company had finalized a deal to keep its business operating in the US.
Lawmakers are propping up the sanction-avoidance industry in the name of the almighty dollar.
The world is falling for China’s cheap electric cars. Is the United States next?
There has been much talk lately about foreign investors backing away from the U.S. bond market, with President Donald Trump recently threatening retaliation against any nation that sells.
TikTok's US spinoff to Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX has closed after a White House official said the US and China finalized the deal. The post TikTok US Deal Closes After Years Of Regulatory Uncertainty appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn't sold its business in America.
Precious metals markets saw record inflows in 2025, with investors reacting to US economic volatility, tariffs, and "Sell America" sentiment.
The announcement is a reversal for Trump, who initially initially praised the agreement with China as something Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney "should be doing."
Don't worry. No one is threatening to take away your access to Sweden-based Spotify.
Donald Trump's threat comes after Canada reached deal with China last week on trade of agriproducts, electric vehicles.
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump threatened Canada with 100% tariffs on all goods and products if it makes a trade deal with China.
For China, it looks like another precision retaliatory move against Trump’s more sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, first levied in 2018, following soybean exports.
Pointing to the Russia oil tariffs, the US Treasury Secretary said it’s a check and huge success, but took a dig at his European allies. “…our virtue-signalling European allies refused to do it because they wanted to sign this big trade deal with India,” Bess…
A stable dollar would lift the global economy like nothing else, and would give the Trump presidency infinitely more prestige than a Nobel Peace Prize ever could.
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Bill McKibben on the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s Davos speech on how middle powers like Canada may navigate a world shaped by Trumpism and declining American leadership.
Spot gold price touches an all-time high of $5,110.50 for an ounce in the first hours of the day.
Carney has been under pressure from the opposition to lower prices of food and other essentials for lower income people.
Homebrewed video conferencing may not be a moonshot, but you gotta start somewhere.
Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?
The European Union and India concluded a free trade agreement after nearly two decades of negotiations. The deal is expected to double EU goods exports to...
The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada.
On today’s episode of Decoder, I’m talking about the bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery, which is the biggest story in the entertainment industry right now, and for good reason. It has pretty much everything you could want in a buzzy Hollywood saga — big…
Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown over DHS funding. And, the Fed defies President Trump's pressure and holds rates steady to fight inflation.
Chevrolet has been building cars in Mexico since the 1930s, making the country an important part of its global manufacturing strategy. Here's why.
Precious metal hits fresh record as US President Donald Trump renews threats against Iran.
Canadian prime minister has sought to rally 'middle powers' to respond to an increasingly unpredictable global climate.
As the US pushes its 'America First' agenda, its partners are edging towards China and new alliances are being formed.
Pemex, burdened with significant debt, financial and operational constraints, now faces competition from Venezuelan oil.
Longtime Slashdot reader devnulljapan writes: In 2012, Canada passed anti-circumvention law Bill C-11, cut-and-pasted from the U.S. DMCA, in return for access to U.S. markets without tariffs. Trump has tariffed Canada anyway, so Cory Doctorow suggests it soun…
WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday the U. was decertifying Bombardier Global Express business jets and threatened 50...
PANAMA CITY, Jan 29 () - Panama's Supreme Court late on Thursday annulled key port contracts held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, ruling...
Danish firm Maersk will temporarily take over operation of two ports on the Panama Canal from Hong Kong company CK Hutchison, whose concession has been...
Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based firm after Trump claimed strategic waterway was controlled by China.
Cuba's leader says US president's threat to impose tariffs on countries providing oil is 'fascist, criminal, genocidal'.
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India is not importing significant amounts of Iranian oil owing to US sanctions as it turned to Russia for supplies.
Government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets, trade uncertainty.
Silver wiped out most of its meteoric price gains this year that was in part driven by Chinese demand.
Amazon's Melania Trump documentary overperformed at the box office, but Amazon has a long way to go before breaking even.
A top economist says Kevin Warsh is a solid choice for Fed chair — but his legacy will depend on keeping politics out of interest rate decisions.
The quality and availability of economic data is declining. That could end up with a lot of unemployed Americans and increase the chance of recession.
Gothams LLC’s draft proposal, obtained by the Guardian, suggests seven-year trucking and logistics monopoly
China has been flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods, as its exporters adjust to U.S. President...
President Donald Trump's administration is under growing pressure from congressional Democrats related to conflict of interest concerns over the Trump family's business.
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced the country’s first shipment of liquefied petroleum gas has been exported to the U.S.
Donald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.
Tokyo proclaims Pacific Ocean mission world’s first attempt to tap rare earths at such a depth.
China whacked Trump on the head with rare earth mineral restrictions during the trade war. He's finally buying a hard hat.
Walmart stock surged as a new CEO takes the helm and on news of a trade deal with India, a key supplier.
The economy is crashing because Wall Street spent trillions shorting Japan's currency and now they're being squeezed.
Trump stresses his 'extremely good' personal relationship with Xi Jinping, key to maintaining stable US-China ties.
US President Donald Trump's plan to sell Venezuelan oil to India is neat, but may be operationally messy, analysts say.
The aim of the group is to challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining.
More than 50 countries are represented at the Critical Minerals Ministerial to discuss how to reduce reliance on China.
As officials meet in Washington to discuss critical minerals, many in DRC fear their country will gain little.
China calls court ruling against Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison on Panama Canal ports 'absurd' and 'shameful'.
Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs.
Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island.
A global boycott may be the only nonviolent way to curb US aggression and repression.
The deal slashes hundreds of reciprocal tariffs between the two countries.
Trump is using military strength and economic pressure to advance US interests.
Sheinbaum says she is still negotiating with US after Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ship oil to Havana.
The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
While India is one world’s biggest motorcycle markets, it is a relatively small market for high-end premium bikes. After struggling to gain a foothold in the Indian market for several years, the iconic American brand shut its shops in 2020.
In a joint statement, Washington and New Delhi said the framework confirmed their commitment to negotiating a full trade pact.
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, had an “excellent” wide-ranging discussion on Wednesday, with China considering increasing...
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil purchases for delivery in April and are expected to stay away from such ...
Commercial documents shed light on hundreds of shipments from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
President Donald Trump demanded the US own half of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the US and Canada, or he would block it from opening.
At a financial services conference in Miami, David Solomon cited a backlog of private equity spending and AI as key capital-generating drivers.
Trump appears to be referring to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a six-lane project that is set to connect Windsor and Detroit.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Ontario, is set to open this year.
French president has urged the bloc to learn lessons from 'the Greenland moment' and undertake urgent reforms.
Trade tensions between the US and Canada escalate as Donald Trump threatens to delay the Gordie Howe International Bridge, challenging Mark Carney.
Job growth in 2025 was already very bad, and it got worse in a good January jobs report.
Trump's tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leaves more workers struggling.
Donald Trump’s outrageous threat to close a new bridge between Michigan and Canada appears to have been at the behest of a billionaire who operates another bridge between the two countries. Just hours before Trump published a scattered tirade Monday night aga…
A bipartisan coalition in the House delivered a rare rebuke of Trump's tariffs by voting against his duties on Canada, citing economic concerns.
Six Republican lawmakers joined Democrats to back a resolution that seeks to end the tariffs Trump imposed on Canada last year.
The vote was a rare rebuke against Trump from the Republican-led chamber, as Congress members face midterm elections.
Democrats introduce legislation to force Donald Trump's administration to be transparent about Venezuelan oil sales.
Russia will operate only return flights from Cuba as 'evacuation' of tourists from Caribbean island gets under way.
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Amid President Donald Trump's repeated targeting of the country with threats and insults, Canadian travel to the U.S. has remained at record low levels. This...
The anti-tariff House vote will likely prove symbolic, since the measure faces challenging odds in the Senate and a potential veto from Trump, analysts said.
Trump's policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek 'balance'.
“The policies of this administration have caused tremendous harm to U.S. agriculture."
A growing number of companies have pledged to match the government's $1,000 contribution for eligible employees' children's Trump Accounts.
From the White House revising its fact sheet on the India-US interim trade deal to the Bangladesh general elections, here is a look at some of the major global events that took place this week.
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From Costco to Toyota, global companies are filing lawsuits to secure tariff refunds should the Supreme Court decide to strike down Trump's duties.
The riddle is what will India buy for USD 500 billion over 5 years. This will wipe out the small trade surplus India enjoys with the United States. The US has few goods that will help bolster India’s economy
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Trump senior economic counselor Peter Navarro continues his gaslighting on the state of our economy. Navarro made an appearance on this weekend's Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, and once again tried to put a happy face on the damage Trump's tarif…
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From BLS: Figure 1: Price of Ground Beef (red, left scale), of Ground Coffee (brown, right scale), in $/lb., n.s.a. Orange dashed lines at discrete increases in tariff rates, green dashed line at discrete drop in tariff rates. Source: BLS, TPC Tariff Tracker.…
Some breakups, you can just see coming. In this case, the Canadian government plans to divert billions of dollars in military spending to U.S. defense companies and direct it instead to their own manufacturers. Duh! What else are they supposed to do? Sure, Ma…
What does it mean that Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery offered a 7-day waiver period to Paramount to make its best and final offer?
The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.
Kevin Hassett said Fed researchers should be disciplined for their views on tariffs, sparking fresh concern from commentators about Fed independence.
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch is having an ‘I told you so’ moment when it comes to President Trump’s tariffs. At November’s blockbuster arguments...
Home Depot and Lowe’s have dominated the home improvement and hardware retail sectors for decades, continuing to rise above hardware cooperatives True Value ...
Indonesia is tightening state control over the world’s largest nickel supply after years of betting the metal would anchor a homegrown electric-vehicle...
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says President Donald Trump has spoken about wanting to bring jobs back to Hollywood after years of lower production.
Canadians are staying away from their usual snowbird destinations, with many opting for domestic trips, or looking towards Mexico, and the Caribbean.
The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.
Trump's tariffs, Greenland and defence spending are testing US-Europe alliance.
After the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, investment firms are in line for a whopping return on a niche trade.
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
A 6-3 majority struck down one of President Donald Trump's favored methods to impose tariffs.
The Supreme Court fast-tracked a case over whether President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Justices Kavanaugh, Alito, and Thomas argued that Trump's tariffs were lawful and that reversing them could get messy.
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz pointed to several concerns he had about the US economy, like the decline in blue-collar jobs & uncertainty over rates.
The court ruled 6-3 that the President couldn't use a 1977 law to enact the tariffs against over 50 countries
The court heard arguments last year on whether Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) when imposing...
In truth, Trump’s tariffs were always on shaky legal ground
A Friday SCOTUS decision invalidated most of President Trump's global tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term.
Trump laid out alternative ways to impose his tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down most of the levies as illegal, a decision he called "deeply disappointing."
The poll was conducted just days before a SCOTUS decision invalidating tariffs.
The Supreme Court on Friday invalidated most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term.
SCOTUS has invalidated most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, a cornerstone of his economic policy in his second term. ABC News' Mary Bruce reports.
For once, I bring what should hopefully be good news for folks looking to buy or upgrade their PC hardware without having to factor in a bunch of inconveniences they can do nothing about. The RAM crisis is still in full swing, but the US Supreme Court have st…
As the Supreme Court strikes down Trump's "emergency" tariffs, hundreds of U.S. companies are already clamoring for tariff refunds.
The big boy was big mad about the Supreme Court repealing his tariffs.
SCOTUS: Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution specifies that “The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises.” The Framers recognized the unique importance of this taxing power—a power which “very clear[ly]” includes …
SCOTUS pulls the plug on most of Trump's tariffs.
Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs as illegal in a 6-3 ruling, the president announced a new 10% global tariff for 150 days. [Read More]
The United States Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's controversial global tariffs in a 6-3 ruling. [Read More]
The Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in Learning Resources v. Trump on Friday, with a total of six justices concluding that a wide range of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts, a Republican, wro…
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The Supreme Court just upended President Donald Trump’s trade war. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled on Friday that the bulk of Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutionally enacted. Trump had rested his trade agenda on a peculiar interpretation of the Internati…
At least 1,000 companies have already sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
US President Trump called several Supreme Court justices a “disgrace” after they struck down tariffs he issued in 2025.
The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.
Supreme Court blocks Trump's emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.
Supreme Court says Trump did not have authority to enact tariffs under law meant for national emergencies.
The Supreme Court has rejected US President Donald Trump’s global import taxes
The president will increase import taxes to 15% on most products coming into the US from Tuesday.
President Trump previously said he would implement 10% global tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his tariff policies.
Brad Reese explains why he believes ingredient changes undermine his grandfather's original creation.
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Some countries welcome the ruling, while others review trade deals and economic effect.
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Like the country itself, the justices are divided between democracy and authoritarianism
Based simply on the barely suppressed anger that U.S. President Donald Trump showed throughout his news conference on the Supreme Court's decision on tariffs, it's a fair bet that Friday was the worst day so far of his second term.
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U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% worldwide tariff on imported goods, despite an earlier Supreme Court decision that invalidated earlier trade actions.
Donald Trump is having an extra bad Friday. First, the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs. Then came horrible economic news. Now we hear that Mitch McConnell is intentionally blocking the SAVE America Act, a legislation that Republicans really want to …
Another round of genetic tests is raising questions about imports of farm-raised shrimp being passed off as local in area restaurants
"I wish [Trump] would just adhere to the Supreme Court's ruling and stop the pain for the American people," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro tells ABC News' "This Week."
If the Supreme Court strikes down nonreciprocal tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Trump Administration reportedly plans to re-impose some of the tariffs by citing authorities in other laws.
Move comes as businesses seek repayment for the estimated $133bn the Trump administration has already collected.
The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.
After months of jabs and feints, the white gloves may have truly come off in Netflix and Paramount’s multibillion-dollar battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery. With just 24 hours left to go on the WBD board’s weeklong talks with the David Ellison-owned…
Ted Sarandos has flown into London with a message for Paramount as both studios chase the prize of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Speaking to Deadline on the red carpet of the BAFTA Film Awards, the Netflix co-CEO said: “We have a signed deal with Warner Bros.…
In a landmark 6–3 ruling issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court invalidated several aggressive trade tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump. According to NBCNews, the decision is expected to trigger a significant reduction…
President Donald Trump raised the global tariff rate to 15% despite a Supreme Court ruling against earlier emergency trade measures, keeping pressure on China and other partners.
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In a major move to solidify the America First industrial strategy, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Feb. 18, mobilizing the Defense...
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Neal Katyal, one of the lawyers who defended U.S. businesses in the SCOTUS case against Trump's tariffs, argues that the federal government must refund them with interest.
President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on India, the largest source of the No. 1 seafood in America.
Paramount is in a bidding war with Netflix for Warner Bros. and has until March to make its best and final offer.
A trio of Senate Democrats is calling for the government to start refunding roughly $175 billion in tariff revenues that the Supreme Court ruled were...
Canada announced Monday that it is working on an aid package for Cuba as it faces blackouts and severe fuel shortages worsened by a U.S oil embargo. Foreign...
Trump said over the weekend he would slap a 15% tariff on most goods.
President Trump continues to lash out at the Supreme Court days after a majority of justices struck down most of his global tariffs as illegal.
The US Supreme Court has declared on Friday that most of the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration last year were illegal. Trump’s response to this now leaves Apple in a worse position than it was in before. While lobbying by Apple had resulte…
Friday’s Supreme Court decision rebuffing President Trump’s signature foreign policy initiative—worldwide tariffs imposed pursuant to an asserted national emergency—was extraordinary in multiple respects. In its nearly 250-year history, the Court has rarely r…
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to a multiyear low on Monday. Investors have flocked to safe havens amid fresh fears about the trade war.
The Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea
Military officials say Europe is too dependent on U.S. tech to break away now.
Apple will begin manufacturing the wee desktop computer in Houston later this year.
New tariffs on imported goods come into effect as Trump moves to rebuild his trade agenda after top court's ruling.
The logistics giant seeks to recoup tariff fees, although the courts have yet to establish a refund process.
If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.
CK Hutchison says the Panama government now has 'administrative and operational control' of its two ports.
In a record-long State of the Union, President Donald Trump highlighted tax cuts, immigration policy, and tariffs.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation in front of Congress and touted his economic policies, including the tariffs that SCOTUS struck down.
Wall Street analysts weigh in on financial firepower, as well as management and investor willingness to boost the price to seal a deal following Paramount's ...
After the Supreme Court declared the emergency tariffs illegal, the refund process will be messy and will go to businesses first.
Netflix said it wouldn't pay more for Warner Bros. two days after Paramount increased its offer.
The report highlighted US chip export rules hindering Nvidia's competitiveness in China's market.
The president will need the Court to have a veneer of legitimacy for when it blesses other, more damaging parts of his agenda.
Late last week, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs imposed under the federal International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as unlawful. The Court did not, however, say how or when — or whether — the Trump administration will …
The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.
German chancellor visits eastern city, home to AI firm DeepSeek and e-commerce giant Alibaba, with business leaders.
After Netflix dropped out of the race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount is poised for victory—but it's not there yet.
Netflix has dropped out of the takeover battle for Warner Bros. Discovery, putting Paramount Skydance on course to win the whole WBD business. The world's largest streaming service had been pegged to land a deal in which it would acquire Warner Bros., HB…
The Supreme Court struck down one set of tariffs only for President Trump to slap new ones on. It's a bit of relief for CEOs, but not a complete fix.
We are going to have lots of questions about the WBD-Paramount tie-up. But explaining why Netflix bailed is more straightfoward.
Business and political leaders discuss the impact of the deal, from antitrust concerns to Netflix's big breakup fee.
Like the US men's hockey team, hedge funders in South Beach aren't planning to stay long.
Netflix has declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, leaving the door open for David Ellison's Paramount Skydance to take over
PANAMA CITY, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Panamanian authorities searched the local ports unit of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, the subsidiary said on Friday...
The streamer saved more than money by giving up on Warner Bros. Discovery.
Earlier this year we noted how the Trump FCC, at the direct request of wireless phone giants, destroyed popular phone unlocking rules making it easier and cheaper to switch wireless carriers. The rules, applied via spectrum acquisition and merger conditions a…
Now that Paramount, not Netflix, is buying Warner Bros. Discovery, we have a lot of big questions about what the future holds.
Mehdi Hasan debates ex-Venezuelan opposition envoy Vanessa Neumann on US regime change, oil and the fight for democracy.
A Supreme Court setback on tariffs challenges Trump's protectionist trade strategy.
Carney's trip comes at a time when he's looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.
India's foreign ministry says the visit marks a "significant step" in strengthening ties.
What the prospect of ending financial support says about America’s shifting ties with Israel
Netflix's rivals — Paramount owners Larry and David Ellison — had made a point of courting the President and other Republicans.
One user made roughly half a million in one day.
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The State Department wants US diplomats to fight data localization around the world. The policy position is correct. It’s just that the messenger has spent the last few months systematically destroying every reason anyone might listen. Reuters has an exclusiv…
Donald Trump targeted Spain in an Oval Office tirade, saying he was going "to cut off all trade" with the country.
The US has relocated 15 aircraft, including refuelling tankers, from military bases in southern Spain.
Trump offered assurances that the US will protect the flow of oil in the Middle East during the war in Iran, but experts are still worried about disruptions.
Ryanair's CEO says more Europeans are looking to vacation on their home continent, with a "big collapse in bookings to the Middle East."
The Chines conglomerate could be forced to divest over security concerns
President Trump's administration is currently debating whether to allow Chinese megacorp Tencent's stakes in major U.S. companies such as Fortnite maker Epic Games and League of Legends developer Riot Games to continue.
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
The AfricaMuseum in Tervuren (Flemish Brabant) is refusing to hand over geological archive material on Congo to an American mining company that wants to use the data to map valuable raw materials. ‘We want to digitalise the archives ourselves and not leave it…
The US government, currently headed up by the Trump administration, are reportedly discussing whether to push Chinese conglomerate Tencent to divest their investments in US game companies. Tencent currently own League of Legends developers Riot Games and Back…
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Spain's socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.
Maybe it really is the dawning of the Chinese Century.
The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.
When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out.
A federal judge on Wednesday said companies are entitled to benefits from the recent Supreme Court ruling that struck down Trump-era tariffs.
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Lawsuit is to stop the 10% tariffs that Trump immediately imposed after US Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs.
Nintendo of America is suing the US government over President Trump's tariffs and is demanding a "prompt refund, with interest" of any duties that it has paid, according to a complaint filed in the US Court of International Trade, as reported previously by Af…
Nintendo isn't the first company to sue and it probably won't be the last.
The Mario company wants its money back with interest according to a newly filed lawsuit
U.S. crude oil prices soared 9% on Friday.
We are now staring down the stagflationary barrel while the threat of recession rises. The jobs market is bad to mediocre, and Trump and Israel’s war with Iran has guaranteed us more inflation thanks to the oil shock.
The licence follows a push from US President Donald Trump to open Venezuela's resource sector to outside investment.
Nintendo is suing the US government over the tariffs enacted by the Trump administration that the US Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. Read more
Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government on March 6 in the U.S. Court of International Trade, seeking a refund of tariffs it paid under President Donald Trump's executive orders.
Crude oil was jumping again on Friday, March 6, on a warning from Qatar's energy minister that prices could soar much higher if the Persian Gulf can't be...
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Nvidia Corp. is adjusting its production strategy amid uncertainty over U.S. export approvals, which continue to limit shipments of advanced AI chips to...
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Nintendo’s American branch has reportedly joined a growing list of companies suing the U.S. government over tariffs imposed during the Trump administration, seeking refunds after a recent court ruling declared the duties unlawful. Nintendo of America has file…
Powerus plans to go public through a merger with a Trump-linked golf course company.
Going to war with Iran has suddenly brought China back into the mix on the sale.
Florsheim Shoe Company makes Oxford shoes that Trump often wears. Weyco Group, its parent, is suing over Trump's tariffs and seeking a refund.
Long delays at airports could make for a messy travel season, but there are some steps you can take.
Donald Trump is watching the GOP's midterm chances go up in an expensive fireball, as gasoline prices and inflation surge due to Iran.
Nintendo of America is seeking a refund from the Trump administration after the Supreme Court ruled that the president lacked sweeping authority to impose tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade l…
Oil prices blew past the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday, before falling back to around $90 after Trump suggested the war with Iran could soon end.
The Iran war is already raising fuel prices and could impact Dubai's status as a global travel hub, which relies on its reputation for safety.
HOUSTON/CARACAS, March 10 (Reuters) - International oil majors Chevron and Shell are closing in on the first big oil production deals with Venezuela since...
President Donald Trump continues to give mixed messages about the war in Iran. But what is clear is the impact that the conflict is already having on the US and global economies. Oil prices, which briefly crested $100 a barrel on Monday, are higher than we’v…
The war has sent oil prices surging, upending global travel and pushing airline ticket costs on some routes sky-high.
Oil and gas are not just fuel, they are raw materials for thousands of products, including fertilisers used in farming.
Members of the International Energy Agency have announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil in an attempt to counter the disruption in oil trade triggered by the Iran war.
Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.
Markets seesawed on Day 13 of the war in the Middle East, as two oil tankers were struck by projectiles near Iraq's southern ports and attacks between Israel and Hezbollah intensified.
As India’s current phone manufacturing incentive program is about to expire, the country is planning fresh incentives to keep production growing. Here are the details. more…
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The Pentagon estimates that it spent more than $11.3 billion in the first week of Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran. And every cent of that was spent without congressional approval. During a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Pentagon officials t…
The latest attack on shipping in the Gulf region takes the total number of vessels struck to at least 16, with the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran showing so signs of slowing.
USTR said that it formally initiated the investigations on March 11 and on May 5, the Section 301 Committee will convene public hearings. Fresh tariffs could be imposed on India and other countries after May
With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental review for mining the fragile ecosystem.
Last election season, you might recall how the Trump campaign lied to everyone repeatedly about how his second administration would “rein in big tech,” and be a natural extension of the Lina Khan antitrust movement. As we noted at the time, that was always an…
Energy markets remain on tenterhooks as the prospect of prolonged war in the Middle East grows.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.
The likelihood is growing that the economy will be in recession when voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Goldman, Sachs on Thursday raised its 12-month estimation of a recession’s probability from 20 percent to 25 percent, and on Friday mornin…
In September, Donald Trump claimed that "the United States is getting a tremendous fee" for brokering the TikTok deal. Now sources tell the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times that fee is expected to be in the range of $10 billion. The money is suppose…
Tehran warns of retaliation as Trump denies media coverage, oil prices spike as Iraq and UAE caught in the middle
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has come to an agreement with its Mexican counterpart that will allow fresh Canadian potatoes to be shipped to Mexico for consumption or processing.
As Walter Einenkel at Daily Kos noted, JD Vance gave one head-scratching take on rising gas prices this Friday: Vice President JD Vance is being weird and unlikeable in public once again. During a visit to North Carolina's GOP redrawn 1st Congressional dis…
Any attack on its oil and energy infrastructure will lead to retaliatory strikes targeting facilities in the region owned by U.S. oil companies
For Americans, surging oil prices mean spending more at the pump. The national average price for gasoline hit $3.69 on Sunday.
The world's two largest economies trying to hash out trade issues before US President Trump is expected to visit China.
Analysts say US president's solution to secure the strait is fraught with problems.
Japanese football legend says his opinion prompts US company to cancel advertising campaign before FIFA World Cup.
Record oil release steadies markets, but war-driven disruption in the Strait of Hormuz keeps energy supplies uncertain.
An American winery closed almost every day of 2025, as Trump tariffs resulted in an almost 80% drop of Canadian consumption of U.S. wine.
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US president frustrated with unenthusiastic response after appealing for help wresting control of key strait from Iran.
US president refuses to identify which countries he says are responding to call for naval coalition to open trade route.
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.
Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos said he advised Trump to avoid tariffs on foreign-made movies. He pushed instead for tax incentives.
Beijing appears to have eased its policy of pushing local GPUs GTC Nvidia has called on its supply chain partners to begin manufacturing its ageing H200 GPUs to meet demand for chips in China, CEO Jensen Huang said Tuesday.…
New York Times: Sources: China is penalizing people tied to Meta's $2B Manus acquisition, including by apparently restricting Manus executives from leaving China for Singapore — The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of …
Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
The Trump administration's move to waive the Jones Act for 60 days is meant to dull the impact of Iran-war disruptions. Here's how that works.
Experts say waiving the act will do little to dramatically lower gas prices.
Inflation and steep oil prices were headlines at the Fed's March meeting. Powell hinted he may remain on the FOMC after his term as chair.
The company behind the “Enhanced Games” plans to market eight out of the 14 experimental peptides currently banned by the FDA.
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Bettors on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have wagered hundreds of millions of dollars on the current conflict in Iran. Which means lots and lots of folks are trying to get rich betting on wars. In the lead-up to the United States and Israel’s…
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.
President Deals seems to be setting the global economy on fire.
A bill from Sen. Chris Murphy would make it harder for retailers and delivery services to strike special deals over price.
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.
Countries are looking for ways to contain record-high prices as oil, gas crisis deepens.
California and six other states filed suit to block Nexstar’s merger with Tegna, a transaction that will create a broadcast station giant. The $6.2 billion transaction would give the combined company 265 stations covering 80% of the country. Attorney General …
Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.
Donald Trump's war against Iran is costing billions of dollars, and the Pentagon wants Congress to approve even more taxpayer money for the campaign.
Even as the race to mine the ocean floor for important minerals intensifies, a UN-body tasked with establishing regulations for the emerging industry ended a key global meeting this week without a new mining code.
Qualifying for Trump’s crypto gala can cost as little as $70,000 or as much as several million, with rankings driven by timing and strategy rather than sheer holdings.
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Two more nations signed on to a letter Saturday strongly condemning Iran’s partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz – isolating the Islamic Republic diplomatically as it seeks to apply maximum economic pressure by bottling up oil shipments.
BEIJING, March 22 () - Chinese Premier Li Qiang pledged on Sunday to further open the country's economy to foreign firms and pursue more balanced trade with ...
Trump, who cut off oil supplies to Cuba after abducting Venezuela's Maduro, has threatened to take over the nation.
Routers the FCC has already approved can still be sold, but further approvals of foreign-made routers will not be issued.
Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
Some of President Trump's policies, the latest being the war in Iran, are testing his support among farmers who are being burdened with higher costs.
Major US financial markets opened higher after US President Donald Trump announced he was postponing strikes on Iran.
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Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed in a letter to the U.N. that the Strait of Hormuz is open to "non-hostile" vessels.
Well-timed trades regarding Iran war news this week lead critics to argue White House may be engaged in insider trading.
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My morning train WFH reads: • Traders Placed $580mn in Oil Bets Ahead of Donald Trump’s Social Media Post on Iran Talks: Someone placed enormous oil bets right before Trump’s Iran post moved the market. Coincidence is one explanation, but not the most obvious…
The talks come amid increasing tensions with the US after Trump said he would be 'honoured' to take over Cuba.
Global energy crisis continues to widen amid market volatility, while so-called 'TACO traders' attempt to capitalise.
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
Republicans and Democrats remain entrenched despite public polling showing dismay over war, petrol prices.
Copper is essential to the modern economy, with uses ranging from housing and manufacturing to power grids, clean energy, artificial intelligence and defence. Thus, it is often seen as a barometer of economic health
Public documents revealed that four Chinese universities, including two that worked on military research for the PLA, were able to acquire servers with Nvidia A100 AI chips despite the U.S.'s export controls.
If Donald Trump walks away from the war with Iran now, the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will remain, risk premia on oil prices will stay permanently higher, and Trump’s own popularity will sink even further ahead of this year’s midterm elections…
The effects of tariffs and the war in Iran — even if it ends soon — will be felt at the till all year long.
(Bloomberg) -- Some of Wall Street’s biggest bond-fund managers say financial markets are underestimating the risk that the US war in Iran will cause a sharp...
Donald Trump was obviously in an upbeat mood when he made remarks at the Saudi-backed Future Investment Initiative (FII) Summit in Miami on Friday. And why wouldn’t he be? The Saudis are his family's billion-dollar benefactors and Iran war partners. So, after…
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A series of uncannily timed bets on the price of oil and stocks deserves a proper investigation. It’s far from clear that they’ll get one. John Cassidy writes.
White House's Karoline Leavitt says passing the conflict's costs off to regional states is 'an idea' Donald Trump has.
Iran attacked and set on fire a massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai overnight, as Gulf states increasingly suffer the fallout from the war.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: A global ban on taxing digital streaming and downloads across national borders expired on Monday, after members of the World Trade Organization concluded an annual meeting without agreeing to extend…
Donald Trump went on Truth Social and told countries hurt by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown to buy American fuel or go there and “just ... Read More
U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war
White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.
Dealerships say they’re getting busier as the Iran war and the shipping crisis at the Strait of Hormuz drag on.
A systems architect traces the dependencies from DOJ gutting to Polymarket insider trades to $580M oil futures bets placed 15 minutes before a presidential announcement.
Trump's war on Iran could force the company's hand
CMA CGM's vessel becomes the first French-owned ship to traverse Hormuz since the US–Israel war on Iran began.
White House says March jobs report 'blew out expectations' with gains made in the healthcare and construction sectors.
Officials in Dubai said on Saturday that debris from an intercepted missile had struck Oracle's offices. They called it a "minor incident."
The U.S. is feeling much less pain than its allies are.
Iranian drone attack on the Shuwaikh oil sector complex, including the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Headquarters, left it in flames
The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
Major companies, including Huawei and Hikvision, could see the last of their import orders cut off from the US within 30 days of implementation.
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Democrats in the Senate are so worried about Chinese EVs being built in the U.S. that they're begging Trump to stop it from happening, and more.
US president says Washington, as the 'winner' of the war, has a 'concept' for charging a toll in the strategic waterway.
If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world's energy supply would be blocked.
Amazon and USPS are adding fuel surcharges this month.
On March 26, Abbas Araghchi announced that ships from five "friendly nations" could transit the Strait of Hormuz: China, Russia, India, Iraq, Pakistan. Since then, the list has quietly expanded to include Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, France (o…
MAGA Republicans spent year swaddling themselves in phony “America first!” rhetoric (including suffering an embolism over Chinese influence over TikTok), but have suddenly gone mysteriously quiet now that $24 billion in Saudi, Chinese, and other foreign cash …
The US is 'not looking for a massive confrontation', Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.
Investors hoped the two-week pause in fighting would ease a global oil shortage.
Gas prices and price of bitcoin could get a little more entangled.
Costco had to re-think its real estate, merchandising and warehouse design to succeed in Japan, which is now its largest market outside of North America.
It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.
A blockade of Taiwan would hurt the global economy more than Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran's plans to tax ships passing through the strait and raise money to rebuild is already seeing pushback.
The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
The case is to overturn the temporary tariffs that Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier ones.
There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
A federal judge has ordered a halt to Arizona's criminal prosecution of Kalshi after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission weighed in.
Trump says Washington will not accept Iran's imposition of a de facto toll booth system in the critical waterway.
Fox Business anchor David Asman did his best to put a happy face on the damage Trump is doing to our economy while downplaying the fact that he's a dangerous raving lunatic. During yet another segment where someone on Fox was telling their audience that infla…
SYDNEY, April 12 (Reuters) - Australia and the U.S. have committed more than A$5 billion ($3.5 billion) to back a range of critical mineral projects, nearly ...
In interview with Al Jazeera, International Maritime Organisation chief says world should reject tolls in waterway.
Oil prices spiked on the Hyperliquid platform after President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
"Effective immediately, the United States Navy ... will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," said the president in a social media post.
US executives expect tariffs to be a "permanent planning assumption," a new PwC survey of executives found.
Wizz Air, the Hungarian budget airline, sank almost 8% on Monday, while US airline were also lower in pre-market trading.
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.
The US blockade is killing not just a failing state, but six decades of a small island extending global solidarity.
My mid-morning Plane reads: • The Era of Free Seas Is Unraveling—and Now Everyone’s Going to Pay: Three centuries of open maritime commerce are buckling under geopolitical pressure. Iran’s toll booth at the Strait of Hormuz is just the beginning of a much mor…
Jon Voight had previously been reported to be lobbying for some filming incentives to be offered on the federal level in an effort to bring production back to the United States.
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
Global agriculture is highly exposed to the blockage of waterways, risking higher commodity prices and food inflation.
GRIFFIN: Global recession if Hormuz remains closed... (Second column, 8th story, link) Related stories:War could cost the American taxpayer -- $1 trillion! Beef getting harder to afford... Farmers strained as fertilizer costs soar... …
World leaders say that the U.S. blockade will only deepen economic woes worldwide.
Kevin Warsh's financial disclosures show at least $130 million in holdings.
President Donald Trump has threatened to renege on a favorable trade deal with the U.K., after the country’s leader refused to back his war in Iran. British ...
Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island's cigars survive the crisis?
Japan's announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci backs Trump's decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, citing the economic pressure on Iran.
The White House says it wants to choke off Iran's oil export revenue. But experts say that blockades are often unpredictable and difficult to enforce.
Anthony Scaramucci asserts the US is already in a recession, citing Trump's policies and economic tensions as contributing factors.
The move comes as Americans grapple with a surge in gasoline prices.
President Donald Trump‘s administration plans to launch next Monday the system it will use for issuing refunds to American importers for $166 billion the companies paid in tariffs that the U.S.
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open" on Friday. Ship-tracking data is showing movement.
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Wall Street Journal: An agreement with the Philippines to establish a high-tech industrial hub is the Trump administration's latest effort to lessen China's dominance over global supply chains. The deal to build up…
Both the U.S. and Iran say the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open," but serious questions remain about if and when traffic will be restored to pre-war levels.
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is open — but there’s n…
Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
Brent crude falls over 9 percent after Iran said it will reopen waterway, only to shut it again over US blockade.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday criticized the current iteration of North America's free trade agreement as a bad deal, taking a swipe at Canada's trade strategy ahead of upcoming negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz just got a little less scary. Gold liked what it heard. Spot gold rose approximately 1.0% to $4,838.50 an ounce on April 17 after Iran's...
"The passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire"
A combination of two of the largest US network carriers would mark the biggest consolidation move in more than a decade.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada’s strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but ...
Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.
Mark Carney says Canada must build economic ties with other countries amid shifting relationship with the United States.
Conn Selmer, of Eastlake, Ohio, is America's biggest manufacturer of band instruments. Its owner, John Paulson, stood with Trump and helped him raise over $50 million. He even echoed Trump's false promises about putting America first, saying, "We can't have A…
Then Trump shot his mouth off and announced that even though Iran might be opening the Strait, the US would continue to blockade Iranian ships
Trump announces planned Iran war peace talks, Tehran signals it may boycott negotiations amid ongoing U.S. naval pressure, businesses can now apply for Trump tariff refunds.
U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. And, an online government portal for processing tariff refunds launches today.
Ford CEO Jim Farley drove a Chinese EV for six months and liked it so much he didn’t want to give it back. Now he’s overhauling Ford.
Late last month we noted how the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr announced a “new ban” on all routers made overseas (which means pretty much all of them). At the time we also noted how this was less of a ban and more of a shakedown, with router manufacturers req…
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More than 330,000 importers paid up to $166bn in tariffs on 53 million shipments of imported goods.
The Trump administration is considering a bailout for the United Arab Emirates over economic losses sustained as a result of the U.S. war with Iran.The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that UAE officials are speaking with the White House about providing fi…
Tim Cook and Donald Trump don't seem like natural allies, at all. But Cook unlocked Trump fairly early in his first term. There's a secret to how.
While global food prices have risen modestly so far, the full impact of the conflict has yet to be felt, analysts say.
The Switch 2 maker is, like many other companies, trying to get tariff refunds following the Supreme Court ruling against Trump in February
The CEO of the world’s biggest condom manufacturer says they’ll need to increase prices up to 30%. What a neat coincidence for the Trump admin's creepy pro-natalist agenda.
President Trump says he "doesn't like" the idea of an American-United merger, but speculation over an airline corporate deal is heating up.
The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
Summary: US petrol prices passed $4/gallon for the first time in four years (+30% YoY), driven by the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption. Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in Q1 2026, up 6% against a weak comparison quarter but missing estimates by …
Indonesia’s finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.
Plaintiffs argue the company shouldn’t keep government refunds after raising prices on players.
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
Fuel costs more. Food is harder to get. jobs are evaporating. And in Cairo, cafes and restaurants are ordered to close at 9 p.m.
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
And just how long can the US hold out?
Documents seen by Al Jazeera say Iran is seeking land transit for stranded sea cargo to bypass US blockade.
A United States naval blockade on Iran is strangling the Islamic Republic’s main economic corridors – leaving Tehran facing a looming oil storage crisis and ...
With rising costs of fuel and fertilizer, and tariffs still in place, the outlook for 2026 is bleak
The US seized an Iranian ship for breaching its blockade. What comes next could revive prize law—with implications for doing business in wartime and conflict with China.
Time is almost up on Jerome Powell's eight-year stint as Federal Reserve chairman. Here's what market pros say his legacy will be.
Written off as a legacy chipmaker, Intel is staging a comeback—riding the AI boom, forging alliances, and betting big on a future it once failed to see.
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.
Peter Moore accuses FIFA of undermining the spirit of the World Cup through extortionate ticket prices and greed.
The April Fed meeting is set to be Jerome Powell's last as chair. Business Insider looked at his record since 2018.
Multiple budget airlines including Spirit and Frontier are seeking $2.5 billion in relief funds from the Trump administration due to rising jet fuel costs.
Late last month we noted how the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr announced a new “ban” on all routers made overseas (which means pretty much all of them). At the time, we also noted how this was less of a ban and more of a shakedown, with router manufacturers re…
Trump's widely-despised import tariffs were ruled unconstitutional, and everyone is suing someone—his administration, the delivery companies that collected it, the retailers—to get their money back. FedEx and UPS at least promise to pass on the refunds they h…
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
More state and federal approvals are needed for the 3-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion, which would stretch from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline.
Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry.
Venezuela used to be a bustling hub for oil, business, and international traffic but economic turmoil isolated the nation and US flights halted.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said today that the company is seeking refunds for duties it paid under tariffs Donald Trump announced last year, which the Supreme Court recently ruled unconstitutional. Here are the details. more…
Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.
US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.
Price of petrol in US jumps by nearly 30 cents in one week amid Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iran diplomatic deadlock.
With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
League says it wants to move towards an investment model involving multiple partners and team franchises.
Rising tensions over Panama Canal prompt US-China showdown in global shipping power struggle.
The future of LIV Golf has been thrown in doubt after a report that Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will stop financing the tour. According to the BBC, the multi-billion dollar backing will be withdrawn at the end of current season, potentially po…
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.
Tim Cook, during Apple's earnings call on Thursday, said the company planned to apply for a tariff refund and will reinvest the funds in the US.
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on European Union cars and trucks to 25%.
US president says EU 'not complying' with current trade deal; launches latest tariffs amid global economic uncertainty.
Latest warning comes as Iranian state media reports Tehran has presented new peace proposal to US.
The long-awaited deal creates one of the world’s largest free trade areas with 720m potential consumers.
UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.
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How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.
China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong says maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are “urgent” priorities.
New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we
Deep in the middle of a tough reelection campaign, Karen Bass has discovered the middle of the road can be a very politically dangerous place with few good options. To that, the incumbent Mayor has today snagged the Hollywood production and competition propos…
The collapse of the first U.S. carrier due to a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old Iran war will cost thousands of jobs.
Spirit, once one of the most profitable airlines, never recovered from the pandemic and the shift to premium travel. Rival low-cost airlines are trying to take advantage — but they have their own problems.
Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) is one of the best Japanese stocks to buy right now. On April 17, Reuters reported that Sony Group Corp (NYSE:SONY) and its...
The movement, dubbed Spirit 2.0, is encouraging regular people to come together and purchase the airline before private equity can.
Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
Trump signed a presidential permit on Thursday authorizing the Bridger Pipeline Expansion, with construction expected to begin in 2027 with a goal of...
The April jobs report, earnings reports from major semiconductor companies, and a strong start to the month for US equities outline a busy week for investors...
When you can't defend the indefensible, do what Republicans always do -- blame Biden. As we discussed here, Trump wanted to rescue Spirit Airlines -- with our money -- but that deal fell through this weekend with Spirit announcing that it canceled all flight…
There are presently no feasible alternative pipelines to the Strait of Hormuz that could make a dent in the 13 mn barrels a day shortfall
Photo Credit: American ThinkerThis is a big deal. China is often the beneficiary of these labeling violations, and consumers are hurt when they don’t know where their money is going.
The following is the transcript of the interview with White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.
The U.S. is encouraging ships to travel through the Strait of Hormuz which is still a risky proposition.
Nicole Liel's Spirit flight from Chicago to NYC was canceled after the airline failed to secure a bailout from the Trump administration.
China's regulators stopped Meta's reported $2 billion deal to acquire Manus, an AI startup, requiring all parties to withdraw amid a growing U.S.-China tech rivalry.
Soaring gold prices, viral panning influencers, gold-rush shows on Discovery TV, and Trump’s gold obsession have ignited a craze for prospecting not seen since the forty-niners headed West. Jennifer Wilson reports.
The boom is not as untethered from reality as it may look.
FCC boss Brendan Carr has spent much of the last five years on cable TV whining incessantly about foreign entanglement with U.S. companies. Even companies he doesn’t regulate. He was positively apoplectic about China’s ownership of TikTok, which you may recal…
Government calls for partnership not aid as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns.
Atlantic writer George Packer discusses how tech venture capitalists, who are heavily invested in AI and cryptocurrency, aligned with Trump and influenced policies related to their own investments.
The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
The Trump administration plans to invite Apple CEO Tim Cook and CEOs from other companies like Nvidia, Qualcomm, Exxon, and Boeing on a trip to China next week, reports Semafor. Trump will apparently focus on building his relationship with Chinese Presid…
The DOJ is investigating a series of suspiciously timed trades in the oil market just ahead of major announcements by President Donald Trump about the Iran war.
Insider traders keep making a killing at our expense
Semafor reports that Tim Cook is among the CEOs likely to be invited to an upcoming trip to China. Whether he goes could shape his remaining months as Apple’s CEO. Here are the details. more…
My morning train WFH reads: • I Asked ChatGPT to Manage a Stock Portfolio. Here’s How It Did. What followed was a monthslong back-and-forth on everything from tariffs to leveraged funds . Spoiler: it picked momentum and got beaten by a bad market. Useful as a…
The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
US sanctions target Iraq's deputy oil minister for allegedly aiding Iran in bypassing restrictions on oil exports.
Apple and Intel have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement (paywalled; alternative source) for Intel to manufacture some chips used in Apple devices, after more than a year of talks and pressure from the Trump administration. It's still unclear which App…
The chip giant will reportedly manufacture some chips for Apple devices after reaching a preliminary agreement.
The gas prices soaring through the roof is one thing, but no Diet Coke? That’s grounds for rebellion. What do we look like, some Diet Pepsi drinkers?
The bloc currently imports more than half of its crude oil from the Middle East.
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
US oil blockade on Cuba is a significant blow to small family firms struggling with power outages and fuel shortages.
A US court has struck down Donald Trump’s Section 122 tariffs, which were set to expire in July. Experts warn that this could prompt the US to move up its plans to impose a tougher tariff architecture
CEOs from companies like Exxon, Boeing, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Apple’s Tim Cook have been invited to join the Trump Administration next week for a trip to China. Trump is looking to develop his relationship with Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, during the tr…
President Trump's threatened EU automotive tariff increase would come as imports tumbled last year and so far this year, affecting a number of U.S. seaports.
The US military has attacked two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers as Washington presses ahead with a naval blockade, while Tehran has compared control of the Strait of Hormuz to possessing an “atomic bomb”
As the World Cup creeps closer, the prices keep shooting higher.
All loans are production in return for production always and everywhere created in the private sector.
Traders executed massive sell orders in Brent, WTI, gasoline, and diesel futures shortly before ceasefire announcements, strike delays, and Strait of Hormuz ...
President Trump ripped the NFL on Sunday, accusing the company of " price gouging" longtime fans with its new push to move games to streaming.
USAID is gone. With 14 million deaths projected by 2030, can Trump's "Trade Over Aid" initiative replace decades of global health infrastructure?
Suspending the federal gas tax would require an act of Congress.
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are reportedly considering a deal that would let Beijing invest $1 trillion in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, May 11 () - More than one dozen CEOs and top executives will join the U. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to China this week...
May 11 () - The White House is inviting Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook to accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, Bloomberg...
The court in February invalidated most of the president's sweeping tariffs.
President Trump and some congressional Republicans are suggesting a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran.
GasBuddy’s Patrick De Haan analyzes the debate over a federal gas tax holiday as drivers prepare for the peak summer travel season.
The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here are the details. more…
More than 4,000 Hollywood insiders recently signed a letter blasting Paramount’s planned $111 billion merger with Warner Brothers, noting that the massive consolidation will be very historically harmful to labor, consumers, and creatives. That’s a very correc…
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Reports that President Trump is considering a deal that would allow China to invest $1 trillion in the U.S. are setting off alarm bells among conservative...
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, May 12 (Reuters) - China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of grains ...
A federal appeals court has temporarily paused a lower court order that declared President Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful.
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, discusses a potential suspension of the gas tax amid rising fuel costs due to the war with Iran.
Cities and states are covering a lot of the costs of this summer’s matches, and have few options for bringing in much revenue.
Donald Trump said Americans' financial situation doesn't factor into his thinking about the Iran war, which is causing a cost-of-living crisis.
Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks, with his administration emphasising trade.
US Department of Energy moves to transfer 53.3 million barrels amid rising oil prices.
Dry your eyes. The billionaire CEO of the world's most valuable company gets to go on this once-in-a-lifetime trip.
The leaders of the global superpowers are expected to discuss the war in Iran, tariffs, AI and Taiwan during the two-day visit.
By Laurie Chen, Trevor Hunnicutt and Heejin Kim BEIJING/SEOUL, May 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that...
(Bloomberg) -- A Chinese oil supertanker appears to have exited the Strait of Hormuz as it sails toward an area where the US has enforced a blockade, ahead...
The price of groceries rose more last month than they have in nearly four years, according to annualized data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fresh veggies are now more than 44% pricier than they were just three months ago, before the U.S. — Read the res…
President Donald Trump said Americans' financial situation was "not even a little bit" of a motivating factor for him reaching a deal to end the war in Iran.
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China's exports have hit new highs.
Tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the war on Iran are set to dominate high-stakes talks between Trump and Xi.
Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.
Analysts say China is likely to ask for change in US policy towards Taiwan if it were to pressure Iran reopen Hormuz.
President Trump is vying to make deals with China during his visit with President Xi Jinping. And, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next leader of the Federal Reserve.
"Please get this crap in the middle east over with. please stop toying with them. I can not afford $5.00 a gallon, for gas..."View Entire Post ›
Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio
Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.
As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?
Trump’s aggressive push for interest rate cuts shaped Powell’s Fed legacy during his tumultuous leadership.
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures show that he or his investment advisers made more than 3,700 trades in the first quarter...
Former U.S. diplomat and FGS Global consulting partner William Klein assesses the Beijing summit, Xi’s warning on Taiwan and questions over U.S.–China leverage on trade and Iran policy.
Powell faced a pandemic, an acute bout of inflation and a criminal probe.
It is not at all hyperbolic to state that some capitalists are setting the world ablaze for profit, then looting modern-day Rome while it burns.
Apple has slashed prices on the iPhone 17 Pro series in China by 1,000 yuan (around $138) in anticipation of the annual 618 shopping festival, one of the country's largest mid-year online retail events. The cuts went live on Friday on JD.com and Tmall, …
Trump tells reporters he is still deciding fate of new Taiwan weapons package, says not "asking for any favors" on Iran.
US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other's claims.
Neither the Chinese government nor Boeing issued statements confirming the purchase agreement.
Washington and Beijing expected to extend trade truce, but analysts see only modest breakthrough in strained ties.
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Chinese firms are selling off their stake in U.S. solar power production, according to new economic reports.
As President Trump’s erratic negotiations with Iran drag on and oil prices continue to rise, the United States’ ostensible ethical justification for the war—regime change—has largely disappeared from mainstream coverage. In the Review’s May 28 issue, Christop…
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Today's Iran war news: Trump faces actual or incipient revolts from bond investors and Gulf States, with shortages also becoming visible.
For months, Canadian officials have said that the long-awaited opening of the $6.4 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge is dependent on various testing and commissioning tasks. But fresh comments from a Canadian cabinet member as well as two top U.S. offi…
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Photo Credit: RawPixel.comThe post-World War II order treated the world as a chessboard of fixed spheres. Trump’s business-first diplomacy treats it as a balance sheet where every aggressive move carries an immediate debit.
(Bloomberg) -- China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products from the US annually through 2028, the White House said in a fact...
After an especially bruising week of hot back-to-back inflation headlines, increasing uncertainties about the end of the Iran war’s energy shocks, and a...
Volvo's compact, quirky EX30 had a lot of problems when it was first released. Tariffs essentially erased its affordability, making it more expensive to own, and a battery recall made it dangerous to park indoors. But its discontinuation didn't spell the end …
The class action lawsuit argues that Sony will obtain "a double recovery windfall" following the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariff refunds, which it argues should be passed on to consumers
China will buy 'at least' $17bn worth of US agricultural goods annually, the White House says.
Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.
The agreement reflects India’s ambition to enter a sector dominated by a handful of global powers.
The UAE said it is racing to complete a new pipeline by next year that will double its oil export capacity bypassing the waterway.
My Taco Tuesday morning train strike Lyft reads: • Words That Mattered: Fed Chair Jay Powell: A close reading of Powell’s most consequential lines, dated and re-contextualized. Excellent reference for the next FOMC parse. (Stay-at-Home Macro) • How Trump plan…
Technology, green transition, geopolitics and India's role in the Arctic region are among key topics on the agenda.
The company is on track to pull off the largest IPO in history — making CEO Elon Musk even wealthier.
Oil prices ease amid the latest comments from the White House, but experts warn they will stay high even after any deal.
Edward Fishman's Chokepoints explains how the US came to rely on its economic arsenal, but stops short of a complete assessment of the unreliable tactic and its often devastating consequences.
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Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao's remarks come as US President Donald Trump gives mixed signals on the sale.
Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week's Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
As petrol prices rise, new survey suggests economic confidence in the US is at -45, the worst since 2022.
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to travel to India next week to discuss oil sales.
How the US is on the way to making the EU even more captured vassals by controlling critical energy supplies.
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Trump said on Saturday that a deal would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on expanding an energy “partnership” amid the global crisis caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran.
As November’s midterm elections approach, US President Donald Trump must stop pushing for a weaker dollar, which will exacerbate the affordability pressures many Americans face and harm the country’s fiscal position. Fortunately, there are several policy inst…
By Ankur Banerjee and Ruth Chai SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Stocks surged on Monday while the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid as the prospect of a deal to ...
The Supreme Court struck down Trump's IEEPA tariffs — and may have accidentally boosted his economic presidency. The exit ramp is in sight.
Agreement is latest US has signed as it seeks to diversify its rare earths supply chain.
The flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz will take time to return to normal.
Washington is set on a trade-focused shift in Africa, but critics say it facilitates further plundering of resources.
As part of NPR's Swing Shift project checking in with swing voters, these Americans are split on who is to blame for high gas prices but they all agree it has an impact on their personal finances.
US official says Oman should know that Washington 'will aggressively target' actors that facilitate tolls in waterway.
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ESPN investigative reporter TJ Quinn about why tickets to the hottest sporting events are breaking the bank and what it could mean for the future of ticket prices.
Federal stakes in public companies may enrich the government, but they are bad for America.
Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday pushed back against a statement from a U.S. military official that the Iran war has delayed a $14 billion arms...
Spot container freight rates continue their ascent as ocean carriers pass along much higher fuel costs resulting from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. If the strait doesn’t reopen soon, the impact on container market could intensify
Tomato prices were up 21 per cent in April compared to a year earlier, the highest year-over-year price increase for any grocery item measured in the consumer price index, beating coffee and beef.
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Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm took an undisclosed stake in Vulcan Elements before Pentagon announced deal.
Trump's comments on Dell have drawn criticism. Yet the company has also been a major beneficiary of the AI boom.
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Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.
Oil prices could soar again absent a peace deal with Iran, Zandi said. Crude saw a fresh spike on Monday as US-Iran talks appeared to stall.
LOS ANGELES, June 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation amending tariffs on some copper, aluminum and iron imports, the W...
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The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of tariffs on dozens of key trading partners, including the European Union, China, Mexico and Canada.
Brazil's president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.
USTR's proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump's tariffs.
'Long road' remains ahead as bill garners 73 co-sponsors one year after its introduction in Congress, advocates say.
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Paramount is clearly getting nervous about the growing opposition to its $111 billion merger with Warner Brothers, which is being intensely criticized for dodgy overseas funding, its dire impact on journalism, and the inevitable mass layoffs, consumer price h…
The policy has attracted support from both sides of the aisle on how to respond to AI, but economists still have concerns.
The source did not provide a dollar amount for the program, and did not specifically mention Iran’s $24 billion in frozen assets – although they have featured prominently in talks between the US and Iran to end the war that began Feb. 28.
As David Ellison's Paramount Skydance races the clock to complete the takeover of David Zaslav's Warner Bros. Discovery before he has to start paying a pretty dramatic "ticking fee," he learned on Friday that several states may be joining together to challeng…
Negotiations between the union representing the workers, the hospitality group at the Los Angeles stadium and FIFA are set to continue Monday.
That also means high ticket prices will likely continue.
A WIRED timeline shows how dozens of governments, companies, and other organizations across Europe are moving, or planning to shift, away from US Big Tech.
By Michael Martina and David Shepardson WASHINGTON, June 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Monday added Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, internet search provider Ba...
The IPO's net result could be "disastrous," Warren said.
Trump Media & Technology Group, TAE Technologies, and Texas Ventures Acquisition III have decided not to proceed with a planned spinoff of Truth Social and other media assets. The three companies said in a statement on Wednesday that Trump Media and TAE remai…
Salt, with its ability to seal liquid in, is uniquely suited to storing the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve
An obscure Texas firm secretly connected to the president’s son said it received at least $100 million from Ambani
Back in March I noted how the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr had announced a “new ban” on all routers made overseas (which is pretty much all of them). At the time we also noted how this was less of a ban and more of a shakedown, with router manufacturers requi…
The Department of Justice has no issue with Paramount getting what it wants, but state AGs and overseas regulators still have concerns.
From Zurich to the Meadowlands, the inside story of how the United Bid for the World Cup became the Trump Cup.
President Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.
Trump said the US reached a deal with Iran on Sunday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a possible end to a 15-week conflict that upended global oil markets.
Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.
Oil prices have surged as shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has been cut off.
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Trump Interior Sec. Doug Burgum downplayed warnings from oil and gas executives and the American Petroleum Institute that gas prices are about to soar even higher just as the summer travel season begins, before blaming the rising price of gas in California on…
Businesses argued the first Trump administration used a "loophole" to impose tariffs beyond what Congress intended. The Supreme Court rejected their appeal.
The Trump “Department of Justice’s” “antitrust division” dumped its unsurprising approval of the terrible Paramount Warner Brothers merger late on Friday in the hopes people wouldn’t notice it. As we’ve noted the $111 billion megadeal is a historically harmfu…
The war in Iran, Ukraine and economic challenges are expected to be a key part of the agenda.
Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?
Analysts say tight seat supply and strong demand give airlines little incentive to cut fares, even if the US-Iran war ends and oil prices fall.
In 1999, Apple's Power Mac G4 exceeded the allowed computing threshold for US exports to some countries. Steve Jobs leaned into the moment.
June 16 (Reuters) - Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran peace deal is "mate...
Ever since Kevin Warsh was nominated by President Trump in late January to lead the Federal Reserve, a question has lingered: Will he seek to raise interest rates to tame inflation or cut them as Trump has long demanded
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The Trump administration has been adamant the investment fund is not a payout for Iranian enriched uranium.
CNN brass have been waiting to get federal approval of their problematic $111 billion merger with Paramount. As we’ve detailed exhaustively, the high debt load from the CBS/Paramount and Warner Brothers merges is going to result in mass layoffs, higher consum…
Heightened energy prices because of the US-Israel war with Iran has pushed US inflation to a three-year high.
As US, Iran prepare to sign MoU and start more talks, TankerTrackers monitor says Iran exports first oil in two months.
Donald Trump boasts on social media that since signing of MoU for peace deal, oil is flowing and prices are dropping.
The luxury Boeing 747, initially valued at $400 million, arrived ahead of schedule on Friday. The jet caused controversy as one of the biggest foreign gifts ever received by the U.S. government.
Iran has asserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that vessels comply with new terms and conditions to transit, including mandatory Iranian insurance for all vessels
According to a Truth Social post from Trump, Apple and Intel will work together to design and build chips in the US.
Traders are now fully anticipating a quarter-point interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve by September, a shift driven by renewed inflation worries fueled by a surge in oil prices. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's firm stance against high inflation has bolste…
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have faced significant friction this weekend as Iran said it shut down the Strait of Hormuz.
From the Murdochs to the Ellisons, conservative billionaires continue to monopolize media services.
Goldman Sachs has reduced its oil price forecasts for 2026 and 2027 after President Trump announced an interim agreement that would end the U. S.
China on Monday announced sanctions on 10 American military-related companies in response to a recent U.S. move that bars some leading Chinese tech companies from defense contracts.
Export ban follows move by Pentagon to blacklist major Chinese companies such as Alibaba and Baidu.
Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.
At 9PM ET on the night of May 28th, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket sat on the launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The craft was in the middle of a hot-fire test awaiting the arrival of Amazon Leo satellites, the first of 24 batches to be shut…
The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.
Goldman Sachs says a shift spurred by the Iran War and its disruption to energy markets will put downward pressure on crude prices through 2027.
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Tehran says the strait 'will never return' to its prewar conditions and claims it can charge fees for services.
Pakistan sees strategic opportunity in the US-Iran thaw, including trade, energy access and renewed regional relevance.
The US oil blockade has created huge geopolitical and economic pressures for Cubans, leading to government advisories warning against travel to Cuba. But while the island remains open for visitors, what is everyday life like for local people and businesses re…
Fertilizer prices have gone down with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. But struggling American farmers won't likely see any relief for months.
Before the 1979 revolution in Iran, Washington and Tehran had close trade ties. Could a peace deal revive them?
It's a compulsion. The man just loves tariffs.
The Republican leader has taken an aggressive stance against countries that weigh taxes or regulations on US tech firms.
Defence contractors, energy companies and investment banks saw profits soar as war and uncertainty upended markets.
Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, as the president once again came to the defense of American tech giants that have opposed the levies. It wasn’t immediately clear under what authority Trump would …
Despite the IMO freezing its evacuation plan after <em>Ever Lovely</em> was struck, ships are still moving through both Hormuz routes as operators weigh conflicting signals from Iran and the risks of staying put
The Financial Times reports that Apple is seeking clearance from the Trump administration to purchase memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese company. The move would help it meet demand for product manufacturing during the ongoing global memory supply shortag…
Apple has petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a blacklisted Chinese supplier, to ease the price pressure caused by the global memory crisis.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungThe tech industry is continu…
Following a historic price hike, the Financial Times reports that Apple is lobbying in Washington to secure approval to buy cheaper RAM from CXMT. The manufacturer is currently designated as a Chinese military company, but is not entirely banned by the White …
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Apple reportedly wants to buy Chinese RAM for its products from not one but two different firms. The move would likely require permission from the United States government.
A global memory shortage is pushing Apple to consider alternate RAM suppliers. In all likelihood, this will draw scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers.Memory is in short supply globally — Image credit: SK HynixThe companies in question are ChangXin Memory Technologies…
As trade tensions grow, Europe tries to remain competitive while balancing ties with the US and China.
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The A.I. boom and the Iran war are driving demand for chips to unprecedented levels—leading to bigger price tags for your gadgets.
The Trump administration says the U.S. will not renew the USMCA, a key trade deal that President Donald Trump negotiated in his first term.
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Research finds that trade deal requiring UK to buy more medicines from US takes away money from other parts of NHS.
As flow resumes through the strait, an oil surplus may yet again destabilise global energy markets.
President Trump bought hundreds of stocks the day before he paused tariffs and caused the stock market to rally. Trump filed his latest financial disclosure on Monday, and it shows that he made 327 individual stock purchases worth as much as $12.8 million on …
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipments of fertilizer and natural gas, a key component in fertilizer manufacturing. It's unlikely to cause major price hikes for U.S. grocery shoppers.
The crypto firm that brought Trump a windfall has also allowed Pakistan to gain clout with US administration.
Ottawa says future pipeline will reduce economic dependence on the US amid Donald Trump's trade war.
A lawmaker suggested to the administration that it should prioritize American manufacturers when it comes to memory chip supplies, but the SEMI industry group is pushing back against this. It says that doing so would only extend the memory chip shortages.
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Apple is rumored to be having discussions with Yangtze Memory Technologies Co and ChangXin Memory Technologies Co. to purchase memory semiconductor companies in China, but no final deal has been agreed upon just yet. Apple is apparently collaborating with bot…
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President Lula accuses Jair Bolsonaro's son, now a presidential hopeful, of helping trigger proposed US tariffs.
Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day.
Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel.
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Toyota is shifting some its Tacoma production to the US over the next four years with a $3.6 billion investment. Trump said it's because of tariffs.
The market's worst-case oil scenarios were largely avoided due to persistent optimism that the war would soon end.
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global economy.
Grandpa Pudding Brains' White House has opened 25 "Freedom Fuel" gas stations around Philadelphia, selling gas below the national average, because socialism becomes freedom when you slap a flag decal on the pump. USA TODAY reports the stations are selling gas…
Spain remains the only NATO member uncommitted to 5% GDP defense spending.
After Apple started lobbying the US government for approval to use memory chips from CXMT, The Financial Times now reports that the company is actively testing the components for devices sold in China. Here are the details.
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. In late November in Jamnagar, India, the scions of two of the most powerful families in the world stood face-to-face. On one side was 30-year-old Anant Ambani, son…
The Federal Reserve of New York found that nearly half of service firms and manufacturers anticipated raising prices as a result of tariffs.
Nations and companies can more easily and quickly divert petroleum shipments to hot spots thanks to modern technology.
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
A few days ago some reports claimed Apple was considering using Chinese RAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC). Today, a new report claims the company is already testing DRAM chips from CXMT. But there's a twist. …
"Ultimately, both sides need a deal soon given domestic vulnerabilities: looming U.S. midterms, Iran's economic and political fragilities."
US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.
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Intel in the U.S. is expected to make at least some upcoming Mac and iPhone chips for Apple. That recent development may have been the key to a major tariff exemption on semiconductors Apple received almost a year ago.
Analysts say door to diplomacy still open despite exchange of attacks and threats.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge had been set to open in June.
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