18 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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24 h. ago Stocks tumble on Wall Street as Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs send shockwaves through global markets – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy, as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffsAnalysis: Trump’s tariffs likely to raise prices and cause chaosWhat are tariffs and why do they matter?The new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago US dollar ‘at risk of confidence crisis’ as Trump tariffs rattle global markets – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy, as US dollar falls to six month low after US President Trump’s ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffsAnalysis: Trump’s tariffs likely to raise prices and cause chaosWhat are tariffs and why do they matter?The new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago China’s furious reaction to Trump’s tariff announcement – but not for the reason you think

In the wake of US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement on tariffs placed on every nation in the world, China has reacted to fury on taxes placed on another nation

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34 h. ago EU threatens countermeasures and Asian markets plunge after Trump tariff announcement – business live

Ursula von der Leyen says tariffs a ‘major blow’ to world economy after US President Trump targets allies on what he dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessThe new US tariffs “will only create losers” with US consumers particularly hard hit, the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), has said in a statement, calling on the EU “to act together and with the necessary force, while continuing to signal its willingness to negotiate.”The body, which represents the powerful German auto industry, said the tariffs markedthe United States’ departure from the rules-based global trade order – and thus a departure from the foundation for global value creation and corresponding growth and prosperity in many regions of the world.This is not America first; this is America alone. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Asian markets plunge as world reels from Trump tariff announcement – business live

US president has announced aggressive tariffs targeting US allies on what he has dubbed ‘liberation day’Full report: Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, upending decades of US trade policyAnalysis: Trump’s wall of tariffs is likely to raise prices and cause chaos for businessUS futures have fallen sharply, with the Dow Jones dropping 2.4% at around 2345 GMT, the Nasdaq index plunging 4.2%, and the broader futures index for the S&P 500 falling 3.5%. AFP reports:Wall Street has largely suffered from Trump’s various trade announcements in recent weeks.“The silver lining for investors could be that this is only a starting point for negotiations with other countries and ultimately tariff rates will come down across the board,” Northlight Asset Management’s Chris Zaccarelli wrote in a note to clients. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Stock futures plunge after Trump announces ‘Liberation Day’ agenda of worldwide tariffs

Forecasters predicting high chance of recession in next 12 months

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39 h. ago What everyday UK items are set to soar in price as Donald Trump reveals tariffs

Prices are set to rise in the UK after Donald Trump announced his 'Liberation Day' tariffs on goods from across the world - mortgages, cars and even tin foil could soon be more expensive

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40 h. ago Watch: Trump brings out big chart to list tariffs during ‘Liberation Day’ speech

US President Donald Trump brought a large chart on stage during his “Liberation Day” announcement to outline his reciprocal tariffs plan.

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42 h. ago Trump announces tariffs with ‘liberation day’ attack on foreign countries

US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against countries around the world.

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43 h. ago Trump ‘Liberation Day’ live news: Trump to announce reciprocal tariffs plan amid fears of escalating trade war

All eyes on President Trump as he prepares to reveal next phase of sweeping tariff agenda, as global markets fear escalating trade war

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44 h. ago Trump to announce ‘liberation day’ tariffs on US trading partners

US president set to shake global trading system with announcements from White House

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47 h. ago What time is Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' press conference today, and what might he announce?

US president is set to announce sweeping new tariffs, which could have significant repercussions for the UK and the rest of the world

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52 h. ago Donald Trump: US trade tariffs on UK announcement time today, what are they

Trump’s new tariffs are certain to affect your wallet 💸

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52 h. ago UK entering difficult period as country awaits Trump Liberation Day, minister warns

The UK is entering a difficult period as the country awaits Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on “Liberation Day”, a Labour minister has warned.

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53 h. ago What time is the Liberation Day announcement and what will Donald Trump announce on tariffs?

The Scotsman takes a look at what you need to know about today’s White House announcement by Donald Trump on what the US president has branded ‘Liberation Day’

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59 h. ago Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline ahead of Trump's latest tariffs

Asian shares are mostly falling, shaken by jitters over what President Donald Trump will announce about tariffs on his “Liberation Day” later in the global day

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69 h. ago Trump live updates: President to announce ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs at Rose Garden event tomorrow

Trump prepares sweeping round of reciprocal tariffs that threatens to trigger U.S. recession and global trade war, as Speaker Mike Johnson says, ‘You have to trust the president’s instincts on the economy’

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2 d. ago Trump live updates: President’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announcement fuels uncertainty for stock markets

Trump prepares sweeping round of reciprocal tariffs that threatens to trigger U.S. recession and global trade war, as Speaker Mike Johnson says, ‘You have to trust the president’s instincts on the economy’

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3 d. ago Trump tariffs updates: President plans for big ‘Liberation Day’ announcement as his secret policy causes market volatility

President also says that reciprocal ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will impact ‘all countries’, sending unease through financial markets

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