29 h. ago Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports

Tribune Online Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Russia was notably absent from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff list. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt explained that the existing sanctions on Russia “preclude any meaningful trade.” She also pointed out that other countries facing similar sanctions, like Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, were not included in the tariffs either. This exclusion is […] Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs

Tribune Online Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs The UK is taking a firmer stance against the new US tariffs, signaling a shift in its approach to trade tensions.  The government has announced a consultation with businesses to assess the impact of potential retaliatory measures, keeping all options open while negotiations with the US continue. UK’s Response to the Tariffs The US has […] Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs Tribune Online

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38 h. ago ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff

Tribune Online ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff “Nobody wants a trade war, and our intention remains to secure a deal. But nothing is off the table, and the government will do everything necessary to defend the UK’s national interest.” ‘US is our closest ally,’ UK Business Secretary insists despite Trump’s tariff Tribune Online

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41 h. ago Global markets plunge as Trump’s tariffs trigger trade war fears

Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a “haymaker” blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation. Tokyo’s Nikkei led an Asian selloff, collapsing more than four percent, while US futures plunged, safe haven gold hit Read More

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45 h. ago Liberation Day: Trump slaps heavy tariffs on China, EU, others

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world, including some of its closest trading partners, in a move that risks sparking a ruinous trade war. Speaking in the White House Rose Garden against a backdrop of US flags, Trump slapped the most stinging tariffs on China Read More

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3 d. ago Trade war between US, UK would make everybody poorer – Kemi Badenoch

By Seyi Babalola Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has explained why UK should avoid a trade war with the United States. Badenoch spoke with journalists on Tuesday about US President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs on the UK. She believes that a trade war between the United States and the United […] The post Trade war between US, UK would make everybody poorer – Kemi Badenoch appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki All is not well at the  David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State as medical and other  activities are suffering setbacks following the crisis between the host community and the hospital. The community and workers of the health institution held protest and […] The post War at hospital: Ebonyi community, health facility management trade blames, stage protest, counter protest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Trump Threatens 200% Tariff On European Alcohol As Trade War With EU Escalates

The ongoing trade dispute between the United States and the European Union (EU) took a dramatic turn on Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened to impose a massive 200% tariff on European alcoholic beverages. The move came in response to the EU’s newly announced 50% tariff on American whiskey, a retaliatory measure against Trump’s steel […]

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3 w. ago US: Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, drops for first time in four months — Reports

Tribune Online US: Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, drops for first time in four months — Reports Inflation slowed more than expected in February, marking the first decline in four months. However, the progress may not last as President Donald Trump intensifies his trade war, which could drive prices higher for American consumers. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which tracks price […] US: Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, drops for first time in four months — Reports Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trade war intensifies as Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs take effect

Tribune Online Trade war intensifies as Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs take effect While Trump argues this move will boost US production, critics warn it will raise consumer prices and hurt industries reliant on metal imports. Trade war intensifies as Trump’s steel, aluminium tariffs take effect Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trump threatens Canada’s auto industry shutdown amid tariff war

US President Donald Trump announced sharply higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday while threatening to “shut down” its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington’s ally to be absorbed into the United States. Trump’s shock new threats came hours before a midnight deadline for ramping Read More

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3 w. ago Canada’s Incoming PM Mark Carney Vows To Defeat Trump In Trade War

Canada’s incoming Prime Minister, Mark Carney on Sunday vowed to win United States President Donald Trump’s trade war amid ongoing tariff clash. The former central banker wasted no time advocating for “the Canadian way of life” after the Liberal Party overwhelmingly elected him to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “We didn’t ask for this fight. […]

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