2 h. ago Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

Stocks dropped around the world, bonds climbed and gold hit another record high, with traders bracing for President Donald Trump’s read more Global stocks update: Stocks sink as tariff jitters fuel rush to bonds

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23 h. ago Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal

Tribune Online Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal US President, Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Iran could face bombing and secondary tariffs if it failed to reach an agreement with Washington over its nuclear program. Speaking in his first remarks since Iran declined direct negotiations with the United States last week, Trump told NBC News that discussions were ongoing between US and […] Trump threatens Iran with bombing, secondary tariffs over nuclear deal Tribune Online

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4 d. ago I may give China reduction in tariffs to seal TikTok deal — Trump

Tribune Online I may give China reduction in tariffs to seal TikTok deal — Trump US President, Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that he is open to reducing tariffs on China as part of a deal for TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the widely used short-video app. TikTok, which has 170 million American users, faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or risk a ban […] I may give China reduction in tariffs to seal TikTok deal — Trump Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Automakers worst hit as Trump unveils new tariff on foreign vehicles

Share prices of automakers slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on imported vehicles and parts as he presses hardball trade policies many fear will spark a recession. In Tokyo, Toyota — the world’s top-selling carmaker — fell two percent, Honda shed 2.5 percent while Nissan was off 1.7 percent, while Mazda Read More

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4 d. ago Trump’s 25% car tariffs threaten U.S, Japan economic relations

Japan’s government warned Thursday of a “significant impact” on its economic ties with the United States and on global trade, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars. Tokyo is one of Washington’s closest economic and strategic allies, with its firms the biggest investors in the United States and one in 10 Japanese jobs Read More

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6 d. ago US: Consumer attitudes decline more than expected amid Trump’s tariffs — Reports

Tribune Online US: Consumer attitudes decline more than expected amid Trump’s tariffs — Reports Consumer sentiment declined in March as President Donald Trump’s tariffs triggered a market downturn and warnings of a potential recession, according to The Conference Board survey released on Tuesday. The decline was sharper than economists had anticipated. Marking the fourth consecutive month of worsening consumer attitudes, the gauge dropped to its lowest level since 2021. […] US: Consumer attitudes decline more than expected amid Trump’s tariffs — Reports Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Trump Threatens 25% Tariff On Countries Buying Oil From Venezuela

United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on any country purchasing oil or gas from Venezuela. The proposed tariff, revealed in a post on Truth Social, is part of the administration’s strategy to exert economic pressure on the South American nation. Trump accused Venezuela of hostility toward […]

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6 d. ago Trump to hit Venezuelan oil buyers with tariff, extends Chevron’s wind down – Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that any country buying oil or gas from Venezuela will pay a 25% read more Trump to hit Venezuelan oil buyers with tariff, extends Chevron’s wind down – Reuters

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6 d. ago Asian markets mixed as traders struggle to match Wall St rally

Equities diverged in Asia on Tuesday, as investors struggled to extend Wall Street’s rally despite easing fears over Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, while traders were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data. A surge in tech giants including Tesla and Nvidia helped New York markets higher, with sentiment buoyed by indications Read More

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8 d. ago Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election

Tribune Online Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election New Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney on Sunday announced a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to address the economic threat posed by US President, Donald Trump’s tariffs. The election had been scheduled for October 20, but Carney is looking to capitalise on his Liberal party’s surge in the polls […] Trump’s threat: Canada’s Prime Minister calls for snap election Tribune Online

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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago US tariffs on steel, aluminum take effect, triggers retaliation

Donald Trump’s administration has enforced tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, escalating global trade tensions. read more US tariffs on steel, aluminum take effect, triggers retaliation

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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago Trump calls Canada ‘tariff abuser’ after electricity surcharge

President Donald Trump called Canada a “tariff abuser” Monday and claimed the United States did not need Canadian energy after the province of Ontario imposed an electricity surcharge on three US states. The leader of Ontario, Canada’s most populous province, said earlier Monday that it was adding a 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to 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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3 w. ago Why Moosehead Breweries is selling crate of 1,461 cans of beer to Canadians

Tribune Online Why Moosehead Breweries is selling crate of 1,461 cans of beer to Canadians The light-hearted promotion comes amid serious concerns over new tariffs proposed by Trump, which have drawn sharp criticism from Canadian businesses.  Why Moosehead Breweries is selling crate of 1,461 cans of beer to Canadians Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Trump threatens Russia with new sanctions over Ukraine strikes

US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened new sanctions and tariffs on Russia over its bombardments of Ukraine, after previously suspending US aid to Kyiv in a stated bid to encourage diplomacy. But in comments later Friday, he said it was “easier” to work with Russia than Ukraine in efforts to end the war. Trump’s Read More

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3 w. ago Ukraine ceasefire: Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs

Tribune Online Ukraine ceasefire: Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large scale Banking Sanctions, Sanctions, and Tariffs on Russia until a Cease Fire and FINAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON PEACE IS REACHED. Ukraine ceasefire: Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs Tribune Online

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