17 h. ago Canada’s Carney unveils billions in relief hit by Trump and China tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday rolled out a multibillion-dollar relief package for businesses battered by tariffs imposed by both the US and China. Carney said his government will invest C$5 billion (US$3.6 billion) through a new fund to help firms adapt, diversify and grow, as well as boost Business Development Bank of Canada loans for small and medium-sized businesses and expand a loan facility for tariff-hit large enterprises. He also said his government would waive 2026 model...

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20 h. ago EU hits Google with US$3.45 billion fine, drawing tariff threat from Trump

The EU on Friday slapped Google with a massive €2.95 billion (US$3.45 billion) antitrust fine for favouring its own advertising services, drawing a furious rebuke from US President Donald Trump and a threat of fresh tariffs against Europe. Google vowed to appeal the decision by the European Commission, which accused the US firm of distorting competition in the 27-nation bloc. “Google abused its dominant position in adtech, harming publishers, advertisers, and consumers. This behaviour is illegal...

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25 h. ago 'Lost India, Russia to deepest, darkest China': Trump's cryptic post amid tariff row; wishes for 'prosper

'Lost India, Russia to deepest, darkest China': Trump's cryptic post amid tariff row; wishes for 'prosper  Times of India

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33 h. ago Trump threatens tariffs on chip imports from firms not producing in US

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US, speaking ahead of a dinner with major technology company CEOs. Since returning to office in January, Trump’s threat of tariffs has alienated trading partners, stirred volatility in financial markets and fuelled global economic uncertainty. “Yeah, I have discussed it with the people here. Chips and semiconductors – we will be putting tariffs...

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36 h. ago How Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China

How Trump's tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China  BBC

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39 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump files appeal to Supreme Court, says US may 'unwind' deals if it loses case

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump files appeal to Supreme Court, says US may 'unwind' deals if it loses case  Yahoo Finance

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40 h. ago Mexico considering imposing tariffs on China, President Sheinbaum says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government is considering imposing tariffs on imports from countries that do not have trade agreements with Mexico, including China. The tariffs would be part of “Plan Mexico”, an initiative to boost domestic industry amid tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on some imports from Mexico. “We are considering tariffs as part of Plan Mexico, which we’ve proposed since we came into office,” said Sheinbaum. China is among countries...

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57 h. ago US asks Supreme Court to overturn ruling that bars Trump’s tariffs

The US government has asked the Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeal court ruling that declared US President Donald Trump’s use of emergency executive powers to impose tariffs unlawful. The move sets up a high-stakes legal showdown over the limits of presidential authority in trade policy. In its appeal filed on Wednesday, the Trump administration told the high court that the case “addresses the validity” of the government’s “most significant economic and foreign-policy initiative”. “The...

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66 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump to appeal to Supreme Court, says US may 'unwind' trade deals if it loses case

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump to appeal to Supreme Court, says US may 'unwind' trade deals if it loses case  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump seeks Supreme Court 'emergency' hearing, rules out India tariff cuts

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump seeks Supreme Court 'emergency' hearing, rules out India tariff cuts  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago As Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing parade, Trump fumes at 'conspiracy against US'

As Xi hosts Putin, Kim at Beijing parade, Trump fumes at 'conspiracy against US'  India Today

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3 d. ago China stages largest military parade with Xi, Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing

China stages largest military parade with Xi, Putin and Kim Jong Un in Beijing  India Today

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3 d. ago China military parade: Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un in attendance as Beijing flexes military might

China military parade: Xi, Putin, Kim Jong Un in attendance as Beijing flexes military might- watch  Times of India

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3 d. ago Indian textile industry must dig deep to survive US tariff shock

The Indian textile industry is staring down its worst crisis yet, as an additional 25 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump on India for buying Russian oil came into effect on August 27, taking the total levy on India’s exports to the United States to a staggering 50 per cent. Trump’s astounding tariffs not only threaten the successful 25-year-old trade partnership between the two countries but are also becoming a defining moment for India’s textiles, posing an existential threat...

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3 d. ago Trump says speedy tariff ruling a must, dismisses rumours about his health

US President Donald Trump emerged from a quiet Labour Day weekend Tuesday, declaring that his administration will urgently appeal to the Supreme Court to defend his contested tariffs, warning that a reversal could force billions in refunds to foreign nations. He also dismissed health rumours as “fake news” and played down China’s coming military parade. In a press briefing at the White House, Trump stressed the need for an expedited Supreme Court ruling. “We’re going to be going to the Supreme...

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3 d. ago NATO Leader ALARMS West: Meets Vladimir Putin In Beijing, Asks This Unsettling First Question

NATO Leader ALARMS West: Meets Vladimir Putin In Beijing, Asks This Unsettling First Question  Times of India

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3 d. ago Kim Jong Un visits Beijing with daughter to attend Chinese military parade

Kim Jong Un visits Beijing with daughter to attend Chinese military parade  India Today

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent sees Supreme Court upholding tariffs as Trump blasts India

Trump tariffs live updates: Bessent sees Supreme Court upholding tariffs as Trump blasts India  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Morning brief: Kim meets Xi, Putin in Beijing; India tightens options rules

Morning brief: Kim meets Xi, Putin in Beijing; India tightens options rules  CryptoRank

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4 d. ago Trump claims India offered zero tariffs on US goods, slams ‘one

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on US goods to zero, even as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was making public shows of solidarity with Chinese and Russian leaders in the face of trade pressure from Washington. While calling the US relationship with India “one-sided,” Trump wrote on social media: “They have now offered to cut their Tariffs to nothing, but it’s getting late. They should have done so years ago.” The Indian Embassy in...

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