3 d. ago US Senate votes to end Trump’s global tariffs on more than 100 countries

Vote passes 51-47 in latest bipartisan effort to challenge tariffs, but House is unlikely to take any similar actionThe US Senate took a stand against Donald Trump’s global tariffs affecting more than 100 countries on Thursday, voting to nullify the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs.Four Republicans joined with all Democrats to vote 51-47 on a resolution to end the base-level tariffs that the president put into place via executive order. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago US Senate votes to reject Trump’s global tariffs on more than 100 countries

Vote passes 51-47 in latest bipartisan effort to challenge tariffs, but House is unlikely to take any similar actionThe US Senate took a stand against Donald Trump’s global tariffs affecting more than 100 countries on Thursday, voting to nullify the so-called “reciprocal” tariffs.Four Republicans joined with all Democrats to vote 51-47 on a resolution to end the base-level tariffs that the president put into place via executive order. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Battle of the tutors! Applicants double overnight for £180k job preparing boy, 1, for Eton or Harrow

More than 100 elite tutors from six countries are now battling for the coveted role after a job advert went viral yesterday.

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1 week ago Trump comes for Barbie: Mattel lays bare the impact of global tariffs as holiday shopping begins

It is the first time that Mattel has missed on both earnings and revenue expectations in three financial quarters

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2 w. ago The AI bubble is a bigger global economic threat than Trump’s tariffs

America’s use of import duties has been constrained by financial markets and economic reality

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2 w. ago World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact Business live – latest updatesThe global economy has shown “unexpected resilience” in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs, but the full impact is yet to be felt, and outlook for growth remains “dim”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.As policymakers gather in Washington for its annual meetings, the IMF has upgraded its forecast for global GDP growth this year to 3.2%, from 3% at its last update in July. Next year’s global forecast is unchanged, at 3.1%. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'I've been to 100 countries and this stunning location is my favourite destination'

A woman who has visited 100 countries has revealed the one that stands out above all others as she reflects on her globe-trotting adventures

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3 w. ago Woman visits 100 countries and says one place is her clear favourite

Marta Luisa Garcia, 52, has travelled to over 100 countries and she said a popular tourist destination is her favourite place having visited countries around the globe

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3 w. ago Gold price hits record high as people invest during global economic chaos

The precious metal has seen its biggest price explosion since the '70s rising by a third since April when US President Donald Trump announced tariffs which have disrupted global trade

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