15 h. ago Asia Gains Lead in Race for Interim Deals to Avoid Trump Tariffs

Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Economics

2 w. ago Years of Distrust Hang Over US and Iran as Their Negotiators Head to Oman

Officials from the US and Iran are set to meet Saturday in Oman for the highest-level talks on the Islamic Republic’s advancing nuclear program in more than two years, a sign of Tehran’s eagerness for sanctions relief and to avoid the crippling military attack that President Donald Trump has threatened.

Events

2 w. ago Asia shares jump after US stocks soared to historic gains when Trump paused most of his tariffs

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares surged in early Thursday trading, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ‘s decision to back off on most of his tariffs. Analysts had expected the regional comeback given that U.S. stocks had one of their […]

Economics

2 w. ago Trump says countries are ‘kissing my ass’ to avoid tariffs amid trade war

U.S. President Donald Trump has long argued that tariffs are necessary to counteract America's trade deficit with global partners, including China.

Economics

3 w. ago Lessons to lessen tariff impacts: FP Video on Trump’s trade war

Watch: how to avoid the worst outcomes on Canada, exporters and the markets in Trump's tariff war

Economics

3 w. ago Premiers meeting with U.S. officials helped Canada avoid worse Trump tariffs: Scott Moe

'I wouldn't say (the outcome) is successful, but I would say that it is seeing a relatively positive outcome ... relative to many other nations,' Scott Moe said

Economics

3 w. ago Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs

Canada was not hit with broad levies, but tariffs of 25 per cent still apply to Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles

Economics

3 w. ago Trump says TikTok deal needs another 75 days to avoid U.S. ban

Trump has heard an array of offers from U.S. businesses seeking to buy a share of the popular social media site, but China’s ByteDance has insisted the platform is not for sale.

Technology

3 w. ago Samsung, Nike Among Collateral Damage as Trump Targets China+1

Companies globally have been quietly shifting production to avoid the tariffs President Donald Trump slapped on China during Trade War 1.0. Now, the president’s “Liberation Day” levies are skewering that strategy.

Events

3 w. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains House Seats in Florida

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

Other

3 w. ago Trump Allies Avoid Upsets as GOP Retains Florida House Seats

Two Florida Republicans won congressional races in special elections on Tuesday, avoiding upset losses that could have narrowed the party’s control of the US House, according to the Associated Press.

Other

3 w. ago No batteries? Thinner packaging? US businesses look for ways to offset tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — Gadgets sold without batteries. Toys sold in slimmed-down boxes or no packaging at all. More household goods that shoppers need to assemble themselves. These are some of the ways consumer product companies are retooling their wares to reduce costs and avoid raising prices as President Donald Trump levies new import taxes […]

Economics

3 w. ago Car Shoppers Outracing Trump Tariffs Poised to Lift Auto Sales

Brittany Humphries and her husband Jon Bassford are what sales people at car dealerships might call motivated buyers. The couple, who live in suburban Maryland outside Washington, DC, moved swiftly to lock in purchases this year to avoid the risk of paying thousands of dollars more once Trump administration policies on electric vehicles and tariffs fully kick in.

Economics