44 h. ago Global markets plunge as US tariffs loom, gold hits record high

Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets on Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Equities across the planet have been hammered in recent weeks ahead of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” on Wednesday, when his administration will unveil Read More

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62 h. ago EU will retaliate if US imposes steel, aluminium tariffs – German chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that the European Union is prepared to respond to the United States if Washington imposes tariffs on steel and aluminum. Speaking at the opening of the Hannover industrial trade fair, which this year features Canada as its partner country, Scholz reaffirmed Europe’s commitment to cooperation with the US. Read More

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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 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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3 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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3 w. ago China retaliates, imposes 100% tariff on Canadian agriculture, 25% on aquatic goods

Tribune Online China retaliates, imposes 100% tariff on Canadian agriculture, 25% on aquatic goods China has announced a 100% tariff on Canadian agricultural products and a 25% tariff on aquatic goods in response to Ottawa’s import duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum. China retaliates, imposes 100% tariff on Canadian agriculture, 25% on aquatic goods Tribune Online

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