51 m. ago U.S. forecast to enter recession after Trump crashes markets with tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico: Live

President’s trade aggression causes unease after he suspends American aid for Ukraine

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59 m. ago FTSE 100 Live 04 March: Tariffs halt index record run, Greggs tops £2bn annual sales

The launch of Donald Trump's long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico today put global markets on edge.

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2 h. ago China and Canada announce reciprocal tariffs on US as Donald Trump's levies shake global markets

China announces it will impose additional tariffs of up to 15% on imports of key US farm products, including chicken, pork, soy and beef

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2 h. ago Rattled markets fall as Trump sticks to Mexico and Canada tariffs: Latest news live

China vows to retaliate against the US president’s bid to impose an additional 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports

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3 h. ago The goods hit first by Trump’s tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China

Imports from Canada and Mexico will be taxed at 25 percent while levies on Chinese products will increase to 20 percent

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3 h. ago US tariffs on Canada and Mexico kick take effect, as China takes aim at US farm exports

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs against Canada and Mexico have gone into effect, kicking off a trade war with America's neighbors

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4 h. ago China and Canada retaliate after Trump trade tariffs come into effect

Markets tumble as US president’s levies against Canada, Mexico and China come into effectChina and Canada unveiled retaliatory measures against the US after Donald Trump imposed his sweeping tariffs plan at midnight US time, despite warnings it could spark an escalating trade war.US tariffs have come into force of 25% against goods from Canada and Mexico, the US’s two biggest trading partners, and 20% tariffs against China – doubling the levy on China from last month. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Trump news live: Markets tumble over Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada as White House pulls Ukraine military aid

Aid pause comes as U.S. moves closer to Russia in negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

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6 h. ago Aid to Kyiv being reviewed to ensure country is ‘committed’ to goal of peace deal – as it happened

This live coverage has ended. You can find all of the latest US politics stories here. Donald Trump will lay out his priorities tomorrow evening in a prime-time speech to Congress, his first since returning to the White House.He’s doing some expectation setting this morning, posting on Truth Social:TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG. I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS! Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glanceDonald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following his clash with the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, last week, according to US media reports.Vance told Fox News in an interview recorded before the announcement on Monday that giving Washington an economic interest in the future of Ukraine will serve as a security guarantee for the country that Russia invaded in February 2022. “If you want real security guarantees, if you want to actually ensure that Vladimir Putin does not invade Ukraine again, the very best security guarantee is to give Americans economic upside in the future of Ukraine,” Vance said in the interview. “That is a way better security guarantee than 20,000 troops from some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years,” he added. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Trump news live: Trump pauses Ukraine military aid; Vance sits down with Hannity after Zelensky clash

Aid pause comes as U.S. moves closer to Russia in negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

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9 h. ago Trump news live: Fallout continues after Zelensky meeting as Trump pauses Ukraine military aid

Aid pause comes as U.S. moves closer to Russia in negotiations on ending war in Ukraine

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11 h. ago No room left for negotiation with Canada and Mexico on tariffs, says Trump – video

Donald Trump has said there is ‘no room’ left for negotiation with Mexico and Canada on planned tariffs. He also said the US would institute tariffs at 20% on China. All Mexican exports to the US face a levy of 25% under the plans. Most Canadian exports will face a 25% tariff, with 10% for energy productsTrump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Trump reveals which ally he's eyeing next for major tariffs amid immediate hike for Mexico and Canada

Trump's remarks on the tariffs he is considering came at an event where he said 25 percent tariffs will go into effect tomorrow on Mexico and Canada. He is also slapping an additional 10 percent tariff on China.

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12 h. ago Trump’s tariffs cause stocks to plummet as Canada and Mexico levies to take effect on Tuesday: Live

Sweeping 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada will begin on Tuesday, Trump said

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13 h. ago Trump says ‘no room left’ for Canada and Mexico to avoid tariffs hours before deadline – live

Tariffs for Mexico and Canada to take effect at midnight ET; TSMC, the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, will invest $165bn in the USDonald Trump will lay out his priorities tomorrow evening in a prime-time speech to Congress, his first since returning to the White House.He’s doing some expectation setting this morning, posting on Truth Social:TOMORROW NIGHT WILL BE BIG. I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS! Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada will come into effect on Tuesday

President has sparked fears of a North American trade war

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13 h. ago Trump says ‘no room left’ to avoid massive tax hikes on Canadian and Mexican imports

Trump has said he thinks foreign countries pay the import taxes, which are actually borne by American importers and consumers

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13 h. ago Trump confirms he will impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Tuesday

Extra 10 per cent to be levied on China as US president says ‘no room’ for further negotiation

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13 h. ago Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Announcement leads to sharp sell-off on Wall Street as Trump also vows tariffs on farm products starting in AprilThe US will press ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico from Tuesday, Donald Trump has said, setting the stage for a trade war with his country’s two largest economic partners.Hours before his administration was due to hit America’s closest neighbors with sweeping import duties, the US president claimed there was “no room left” for a deal to avoid their imposition. The announcement led to a sharp sell-off on Wall Street. Continue reading...

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