6 h. ago Labour Should Be Ready to Bend Rules During Trade Talks, IPPR Says

The UK’s Labour government must be willing to bend international rules and ease its concerns over other countries’ human rights records when negotiating new trade partnerships, the left-wing Institute for Public Policy Research think tank said.

Economics

55 h. ago US, Mexico Reach Key Water, Screwworm Deals Ahead of Trade Talks

The US and Mexico reached two key agreements for the agricultural sector on Monday, smoothing over conflicts that threatened to escalate tensions between the neighbors amid trade negotiations brought on by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

5 d. ago Trump, China trade conflicting statements on trade talks, raising confusion

Trump asserted in an interview and in exchanges with reporters Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place.

Economics

7 d. ago Asia shares trade mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s tariff plans

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added nearly 0.9% in morning trading to 35,168.80. Australia’s S&P/ASX […]

Economics

9 d. ago India Finance Chief to Meet Bessent This Week Amid Trade Talks

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington this week, as the two nations inch closer to sealing a trade pact later this year.

Economics

1 week ago US Assets Decline Amid Tariff, Fed Consternation: Markets Wrap

US stock-index futures and the dollar fell early Monday as investors remained on edge amid US trade talks with Japan and the European Union, and criticism of the Federal Reserve by President Donald Trump.

Economics

1 week ago Trump in ‘no rush’ to lift tariffs as countries seek new trade deals

The Trump administration has indicated that offers are coming from other countries and it is possible to do 90 deals during the 90-day tariff pause.

Economics

2 w. ago US Stock Futures Rise on Optimism Over Trade Talks: Markets Wrap

Stock futures signaled a rebound on Wall Street as positive signals from initial US-Japan trade talks stirred optimism agreements can be reached to avoid higher levies on American trading partners.

Economics

2 w. ago Show us some respect then we can talk trade, China tells Trump

The fate of the global economy and financial markets hinges in large part on whether the U.S. and China can find a way to avoid a protracted trade war

Economics

2 w. ago China open to trade talks if U.S. shows respect, names point person

China wants to see a number of steps from President Donald Trump’s administration before it will agree to trade talks, including showing more respect by reining in disparaging remarks by members of his cabinet, according to a person familiar with the Chinese government’s thinking. Other conditions include a more consistent U.S. position and a willingness […]

Economics

2 w. ago Indonesia to Seek US Trade Favor With Finance, Investment Deals

Indonesia will seek to strike trade, investment and financial-sector deals in week-long talks in Washington aimed at forestalling or mitigating planned tariffs from one of its biggest trading partners.

Economics

2 w. ago Thailand Finalizes US Trade Strategy Ahead of Talks Next Week

Thailand aims to hold talks with Trump administration officials next week to secure relief from a planned 36% reciprocal tariff on its goods, with officials finalizing a set of proposals including to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the US.

Economics

2 w. ago Oil Steadies With Trade War Shifts and Iran Talks to the Fore

Oil steadied above a four-year low as traders weighed the latest US moves in the trade war, as well as “constructive” weekend discussions between Washington and Tehran.

Economics

2 w. ago Oil Edges Lower With Trade War Risks and Iran Talks to the Fore

Oil fell as traders weighed the latest US moves in the trade war, as well as “constructive” talks between Washington and Tehran.

Economics

3 w. ago Trade Deal Talk Lifts Stocks as Bond Selloff Eases: Markets Wrap

The start of another chaotic day on Wall Street saw stocks bouncing as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he envisions reaching trade agreements with US allies, with bonds trimming a selloff that stoked fears that the US risks losing its haven status.

Economics

3 w. ago Newsom Says California Seeks Tariff Exemptions From Trade Allies

Governor Gavin Newsom said he’s seeking exemptions for California-made products from retaliatory tariffs and wants to open talks with global allies over new trade relationships, casting the state as a buffer against the fallout of Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan.

Economics

3 w. ago Sheinbaum Dispatches Trade Chief to Washington for Tariff Talks

Mexico plans to continue negotiations with the US on steel and auto tariffs even as President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government celebrates its preferential treatment compared to other nations slammed by US President Donald Trump’s new duties.

Economics