34 h. ago Looming Trump tariff deadline sparks fresh fears of higher costs worldwide

Donald Trump’s tariff policy has sent ripples through the financial markets as investors assess what the impact will be on global trade.

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39 h. ago Trump's worldwide tariff threats spark global stock market tailspin: Shares slump over fears trade war will lead to recession

Trump is due to receive tariff recommendations on Tuesday and has promised to unveil a massive tariff plan on Wednesday, dubbed 'Liberation Day'

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39 h. ago Trump considers extraordinary 20% global tariff on ALL IMPORTS sparking fears of worldwide market bloodbath

Trump has pushed his team in recent days to 'be more aggressive' as they hammer out the finer details of the tariffs.

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5 d. ago Trump live updates: President plans to intensify global trade war with 25 percent tariff on imported autos

President insists move will boost American auto manufacturing but experts fear it could hit consumers

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2 w. ago UK having ‘pragmatic’ discussions with US on trade, says Number 10

The US president has implemented a 25% tariff on global steel and aluminium imports.

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3 w. ago Australia’s record gold exports to US set back its case for tariff relief as Trump trade war looms

Industries across the country are bracing for the impact of the Trump administration’s worldwide tariff regimeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA run on gold in America – fanned by fears of a global trade war – has given Australia its first trade surplus with the US in decades, undermining Australia’s key argument for exemption from Donald Trump’s impending global tariff regime.Australia expects to be included in a comprehensive global tariff regime of 25% on aluminium and steel imports from Wednesday, but which is set to expand to other sectors, such as agriculture and pharmaceuticals, in coming months.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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