42 m. ago World shares decline as Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China take effect

China hit back at Washington's move to raise tariffs by 20% across the board with higher duties of up to 15% on US farm exports

Politics

55 m. ago Markets tumble as Trump's tariffs against Canada and China come into effect and both countries hit back with Beijing saying 'we won't be bullied'

European stock markets retreated at the open Tuesday, with the possibility that similar levies could hit Europe. Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia.

Economics

99 m. ago Markets tumble as Trump's tariffs against Canada and China come into effect and both countries hit back and Beijing comes out fighting saying 'we won't be bullied'

European stock markets retreated at the open Tuesday, with the possibility that similar levies could hit Europe. Shares were mixed Tuesday in Asia.

Economics

3 h. ago China hits back at Trump with fresh retaliatory tariffs on agricultural goods

China accounted for 17 per cent of American agricultural exports in 2023

Politics

4 h. ago The goods hit first by Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25 percent while levies on Chinese products will increase to 20 percent

Politics

6 h. ago China and Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs come into effect

Markets tumble as US president’s levies against Canada, Mexico and China come into effectChina and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping tariffs plan at midnight US time, despite warnings it could spark an escalating trade war.US tariffs have come into force of 25% against goods from Canada and Mexico, the US’s two biggest trading partners, and 20% tariffs against China – doubling the levy on China from last month. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago JD Vance issues fresh Zelensky criticism as Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine

Defence Secretary John Healey is expected to visit the US later this week for talks with his counterpart Pete Hegseth.

Politics

8 h. ago Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glanceDonald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, last week, according to US media reports.Vance told Fox News in an interview recorded before the announcement on Monday that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine will serve as a security guarantee for the country that Russia invaded in February 2022. “If you want real security guarantees, if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine,” Vance said in the interview. “That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years,” he added. Continue reading...

Politics

36 h. ago Sleeping in on weekends could make us healthier and happier, scientists say

Scientists at Chengdu University in China have some good news for those that love to hit snooze, as a study found that catching up on sleep at the weekend could actually be beneficial for health

Science

4 d. ago China vows to retaliate after Trump’s fresh threats of 10% extra tariff over fentanyl

China says behaviour from Washington is purely 'shifting blame and shirking responsibility’ after Trump’s latest remarks

Politics

5 d. ago Corona and Stella Artois giant AB InBev toasts record sales despite China hit

The Belgium-based group - the world's biggest brewer - said revenues rose 0.7% to an all-time high of $59.77bn (£47.27bn) in 2024

Events

5 d. ago Royals face fresh humiliation as Trump's Republicans demand release of Epstein files

The development will come as a blow to the palace and King Charles, who had hoped the scandal surrounding the Duke of York's friendship with his paedophile pal was starting to end

Politics

5 d. ago Stella Artois brewer AB InBev cheers record sales in spite of China hit

The world’s biggest brewer said revenues rose 0.7% to an all-time high of 59.77 billion US dollars (£47.27 billion) in 2024.

Events

7 d. ago Britain hits Putin's cronies and Kremlin 'shadow fleet' alongside allies in China and North Korea with sanctions blitz seeking Ukraine war 'concessions

On the third anniversary of the unprovoked Russian invasion, Sir Keir said the UK would go after Russia 's so-called 'shadow fleet' as well as companies providing Moscow with military components.

Events

9 d. ago Diplomatic war of words as China accuses Australia of 'deliberately hyping up' live fire incident off the coast of Sydney

China's defence Ministry spokesman Wu Qian hit back on Sunday to say that its fleet's training and exercise area is far away from the Australian coastline.

Events

1 week ago Trump to sign more executive orders today; president launches fresh attacks on Zelensky: Live updates

Trump called Zelensky a ‘dictator’ after he claimed Ukraine started the war with Russia

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