6 d. ago World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

GENEVA — The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs. The decline […]

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1 week ago Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from ’reciprocal’ tariffs

The Trump administration says electronics like smartphones and laptops will be excluded from ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, a move that could help keep prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S. The announcement on Friday would also benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said […]

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1 week ago WeightWatchers prepares to file for bankruptcy as stock plummets

Stock markets in North America was a roller coaster on Wednesday and Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs on most nations for 90 days — though Canada was excluded from the reprieve while Trump further raised his tax rate on Chinese imports. But despite the market recovery, WW International, Inc. […]

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1 week ago Trump’s partial tariff pullback doesn’t affect duties on Canadian imports

WASHINGTON — The United States is still imposing tariffs on Canada after President Donald Trump on Wednesday partially pulled back some of the most devastating duties against countries around the world. Trump paused his so-called “reciprocal” tariffs for 90 days but kept in place a 10 per cent levy on nearly all global imports. The […]

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1 week ago European Stocks Jump Most in Five Years on Trump Tariff Reprieve

European stocks rallied after US President Donald Trump paused plans to implement higher reciprocal tariffs on dozens of trade partners, easing concerns about a global trade war.

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1 week ago Bond Chaos, Deal Mania and Jamie Dimon: Inside Trump’s Tariff Reversal

As Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs took effect just after midnight on Wednesday, the president was watching the bond market.

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1 week ago Trump Pauses Higher Duties on Most Nations, Hikes China Rate

President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs that hit dozens of trade partners after midnight, while raising duties on China to 125%.

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1 week ago Trump pauses 75 countries’ ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, raises China rate to 125%

The pause was announced hours after his global tariff policy took effect, capping a chaotic week for global financial markets and uncertainty about the world economy.

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1 week ago Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters that Trump was pausing his so-called ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on most of the country’s biggest […]

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2 w. ago Asian Nations Promise to Buy More US Gas to Win Tariff Relief

Asian governments from South Korea to Indonesia are rushing to sign up for liquefied natural gas purchases from the US, hoping to reduce trade surpluses with the world’s largest economy and secure some relief from President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs.

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2 w. ago Australia Treasurer Calls Emergency Meeting on Trump Tariffs

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with Australia’s top economic figures in the face of growing global uncertainty sparked by US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs regime. This follows similar meetings late Tuesday with the heads of Australia’s big banks and super funds.

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2 w. ago Kenya Cuts Key Rate by More Than Expected Amid Tariff Worries

Kenya’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate for the fifth time in a row, slashing the rate by more than expected amid heightened geopolitical risks from US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

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2 w. ago Trump threatens new 50% tariff on China on top of ‘reciprocal’ duties

Trump's response is in reaction to China retaliating to the U.S. "reciprocal" tariffs with a 34 per cent duty of its own on American imports.

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2 w. ago China imposes 34 per cent tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10

Tariff matches rate of U.S. 34 per cent "reciprocal" tariff on Chinese exports that Trump ordered this week

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2 w. ago Varcoe: Alberta business leaders relieved but remain wary after no additional tariff hit from U.S.

Alberta energy and business leaders expressed relief after U.S. President Donald Trump unleashed his series of “reciprocal” tariffs against other countries Wednesday, as Canada escaped any new hits from our largest trading partner. “That’s a double-win for us because it means not only do we not get tariffed, but we get an answer on tariffs,” […]

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2 w. ago Trump Targets African Kingdom With Highest Tariff in the World

US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% reciprocal tariff on the tiny southern African mountain kingdom of Lesotho, the highest levy for any sovereign nation.

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2 w. ago Commodities Impact Mixed as Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs

The long—awaited unveiling by President Donald Trump of sweeping reciprocal tariffs on imports into the US triggered a slump in oil prices while gold rose.

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2 w. ago Trump Spares Automakers From More Pain in ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs

Automobiles and parts were largely spared from President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs, a win for an industry already reeling from his escalating trade war.

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2 w. ago Canada exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — The White House says that Canada and Mexico are exempt from the new reciprocal tariffs announced today by U.S. President Donald Trump.  A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as CUSMA, will not face tariffs, while those outside the deal will see a 10 […]

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2 w. ago Canada among few exempt from Trump’s new tariffs, existing duties remain

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will address reporters shortly after the White House declared both Canada and Mexico exempt from new reciprocal tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump. A fact sheet from Trump’s office says goods imported under the existing continental trade deal, known as the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, will not face tariffs, […]

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