Tariffs

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China

China’s factory output holds amid tariff turmoil, but retail sales and property remain weak

China's factory output in April showed surprising resilience in the face of heightened U.S. tariffs, offering a rare bright spot in a month otherwise marked by sluggish consumer spending and a persistent property sector slump, according to data released Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.

14:30

US-China tariff

S&P says US-China tariff truce eases macroeconomic pressure

S&P says easing tariff tensions between the US and China has improved macroeconomic conditions by lowering uncertainty, boosting markets, and reducing risks, though global trade challenges still weigh on credit conditions.

13:53

World News

America’s trade blitz stalls

America pledged 90 trade deals in 90 days. So far, it has delivered just two. The race to reshape global trade was launched with urgency. But halfway through, promises have outpaced progress, and the rest of the world is still waiting.

14:56

World News

Trump says India offered US a zero-tariff trade deal

U.S. President Donald Trump announced in Doha that India has offered a trade deal with zero tariffs.

02:29

World News

China and US reach deal to ease tariffs, but manufacturing struggles continue

In Foshan, southern China, many factories are quiet where workers should be assembling high-end air fryers for the US market.

11:00

world news

China begins adjusting tariffs on US imports following Geneva agreement

China initiated tariff adjustments on US imports following a mutual agreement with Washington to implement a 90-day suspension of punitive duties after talks in Geneva.

19:07

World News

Sweden Pushes for EU to Join CPTPP to Counter U.S. Tariffs

Sweden announced Tuesday it will propose that the European Union to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), aiming to create the world’s largest free trade area.

05:00

World News

Tariffs drive up flower costs as Mother’s Day spending wilts

As Mother’s Day approaches, new tariffs are driving up the cost of imported flowers, putting pressure on an industry already dealing with economic strain.

00:42

World News

Trump expected to keep tariffs high even after trade deals, say advisers

High tariffs are expected to remain a core feature of Donald Trump's trade policy even after new trade agreements are reached, according to several current and former advisers who spoke with Reuters.

16:45

US tariffs

Trump suggests 80% tariffs on Chinese goods

U.S. President Donald Trump signaled support for steep tariffs on Chinese imports, calling 80% levies “right” ahead of high-level trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing.

08:00

EU

EU prepares tariffs on Boeing jets as aerospace industry braces for wider trade war

The European Union is expected to announce new tariff counter-measures on Thursday targeting U.S. aerospace exports, including Boeing jets, in response to escalating trade tensions with Washington.

23:18

impact

The far-reaching impact of Trump's proposed Hollywood tariffs

President Donald Trump's recent proposal to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films has sent shockwaves through the global entertainment industry.

04:34

World News

Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign films

U.S. President Trump says the American movie industry is under threat and is imposing steep tariffs on all foreign-produced films in response.

08:05

trade war

Trump defends high tariffs as path to "Total Victory" in trade war

In a recent interview with Time, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on high tariffs, stating that they could remain in place for the foreseeable future, even suggesting that a “total victory” would mean import taxes as high as 50% within a year.

20:30

World News

Trump says "be patient" as tariffs hit U.S. economy

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Americans to remain patient following a first-quarter economic contraction, insisting the downturn was not caused by his tariff policies.

02:10

US trade policy

Trump offers credits to soften auto tariffs as industry reels

President Donald Trump stepped back—slightly. On Tuesday, he signed a new order softening his auto tariffs just days before fresh 25% duties were set to hit imported car parts.

21:00

Trump tariffs

Conflicting messages from Trump cabinet on China tariff talks

Donald Trump's cabinet members sent mixed signals on whether tariff talks with China are underway, despite Trump's claims, fueling confusion as market instability and recession fears grow amid ongoing tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

16:30

IMF

IMF-World Bank meetings end with uncertainty over tariffs

IMF and World Bank meetings in Washington left global finance leaders with more questions than answers on the economic impact of U.S. tariffs. Discussions on trade and debt concerns highlighted growing uncertainty, as markets worry about the broader economic fallout.

12:00

World News

China says US should stop threats, coercion if it wants an agreement

Beijing has criticized Washington's pressure tactics, warning that threats and coercion are not conducive to resolving trade tensions between the two countries.

12:45

Trump’s Tariff

Trump: world taking tariffs seriously

President Trump said Sunday that the world now understands the U.S. is serious about addressing trade imbalances. Following his “Liberation Day” tariff announcement, he claimed global leaders have reached out for relief, but stressed the need for fair trade and reciprocity.

12:15

China

China sanctions US congress members, officials and NGO heads

China announced retaliatory sanctions on U.S. lawmakers, government officials, and NGO leaders on Monday, denouncing what it called “egregious behaviour” concerning Hong Kong-related matters.

12:45

Japan

Japan considering Soybean, rice concessions in US tariff talks, reports Yomiuri

Japan is contemplating offering concessions in the form of increased soybean and rice imports as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, according to a report by the Yomiuri daily on Saturday.

22:00

US expansion

Which companies are looking at US expansion to lessen tariff fallout?

In response to President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, a number of global companies are eyeing expansion into the United States to minimize the economic fallout from the trade measures.

12:30

China - USA

Viral TikTok videos promote luxury goods from China, dodging US tariffs under Trump

As the US-China trade war escalates under President Donald Trump’s administration, viral TikTok videos are encouraging Americans to bypass tariffs by buying directly from Chinese factories, sparking fresh concerns over counterfeit goods and luxury brand credibility.