4 h. ago China hits back hard at ‘bullying’ Trump tariffs as global recession fears grow

Beijing imposes punitive 34% extra tariffs on all goods imported from US, exacerbating stock market sell-offBusiness live – latest updatesUS politics live – latest updatesChina has hit back hard against Donald Trump’s “bullying” tariffs, raising fears that the escalating trade war could trigger a global recession and prompting fresh turmoil in financial markets.Beijing retaliated on Friday with punitive 34% additional tariffs on all goods imported from the US – mirroring the US decision and exacerbating a sell-off on global stock markets. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Sadiq Khan assures Londoners that Trump tariffs won't hit economy hard as stock markets plunge

The Mayor of London ‘fully’ supports the Prime Minister's efforts to secure a trade deal rather than slapping retaliatory measures on the United States

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9 h. ago From Nike to Apple: which US brands could be hit hardest by Trump tariffs and what’s at stake?

Companies with suppliers in Asian countries are likely to have to raise prices after the US president’s measuresBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff war has so far wiped trillions off the market value of publicly traded companies, with the sweeping border taxes of up to 50% poised to wreak havoc on businesses across the world.US-based global brands from Nike to Apple have suffered some of the heaviest falls in share price and market value, as investors react to fears of price increases and a potential slowdown in consumer spending. Here, we examine some of the most exposed industries and brands. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago The first UK victim of Trump's Tariff: Firm lost £350,000 order from US customer at last minute because of new levy

A businessman has lost a £350,000 deal with a US customer following President Trump's decision to hit the UK with tariffs on exports.

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14 h. ago Trump tariffs list in full: Every country hit and the surprising exemptions

Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit in opening salvo of global trade war

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14 h. ago How Donald Trump's tariffs and a trade war will hit British business and YOU

We explain what the tariffs mean, what the impact could be on British businesses and consumers and what they mean for you.

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18 h. ago Asian stocks slid after Wall Street surrendered to a hit by Trump's tariffs

Asian markets are retreating after Wall Street led the biggest loss among world's markets over worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs

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23 h. ago How Donald Trump's tariffs and a trade war will hit YOU... and echo around the world as map shows Britain's business links with the US

The US President announced that all imports into the US will be subject to a minimum tariff of 10 per cent.

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25 h. ago Apple loses more than $300bn in market value from Trump tariff hit

iPhone maker one of Wall Street’s biggest casualties despite Tim Cook’s efforts to court US president

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25 h. ago Donald Trump's tariffs hit major brands including Nike and H&M

Major brands have been feeling the impact of Donald Trump's newly announced 'Liberation Day' tariffs, with Nike, Adidas and Puma among the big names to suffer huge losses already

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27 h. ago Trump triggers race to offer US concessions before tariffs hit

Nations prepare offers to Washington including weapons deals, dropping their own tariffs and moves against China

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31 h. ago US stocks tank and dollar slumps as Trump tariffs hit trading

The S&P 500 was plummeting about 4% shortly after markets opened, hitting the lowest level since September.

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36 h. ago The five parts of Wales' economy set to be hit hardest by Donald Trump's tariffs on goods going into the USA

President Donald Trump's "liberation day" tariffs could have a huge impact on industries in the UK and Wales

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37 h. ago Trump tariffs in full: Every country hit on ‘Liberation Day’ – and the surprising exemptions

Some of the world’s weakest economies in Asia are among those hardest-hit in opening salvo of global trade war

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38 h. ago Pound rallies as Trump's tariffs hit the dollar: Sterling surges above $1.30 for the first time in six months

Sterling was up by 0.7 per cent this morning to $1.3097 after President Donald Trump slapped a 10 per cent tariff on US imports of UK goods and 25 per cent on all foreign cars.

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40 h. ago Trump tariffs live: EU vows to hit back after Asian markets sent plummeting

Donald Trump has announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries

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40 h. ago Donald Trump's 'dire' tariffs set to hit 'the most vulnerable people' the hardest

Shockwaves have been sent through the global economy after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against countries across the globe in a move that has stunned economists

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46 h. ago Trump's FULL list of tariffs including which countries will be hit the hardest

The White House list of more than 60 countries getting hit with individual 'reciprocal tariffs' includes allies and competitors alike. The EU gets 20%, Vietnam gets 46%, and Cambodia gets 49%.

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49 h. ago Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs as he ignites global trade war

Britain gets off comparatively lightly but US president’s action could still cost billions in lost growthUS politics – latest updatesDonald Trump has hit the UK with tariffs of 10% on exports to the US as he ignited a global trade war that could wipe billions off economic growth.The US president accused other nations, including allies, of “looting, pillaging, raping and plundering” the US, as he announced tariffs on economic rivals including 20% on the EU and 34% on China as part of what he dubbed “liberation day”. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Tariffs live: Trump announces which countries will be hit as UK and Europe brace for ‘Liberation Day’ trade war

US allies among those expecting new trade duties as American stock markets rebound

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