26 m. ago Trump set to give automobile industry some tariff relief: White House

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on automobile tariffs later Tuesday which is intended to provide some relief to the industry besieged by multiple duties. Leavitt did not provide details about the action but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump is […]

Economics

58 m. ago White House says Amazon ‘hostile’ for reported tariff labels

(Bloomberg) — The White House denounced Amazon.com Inc’s reported move to display the cost of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on products, setting the stage for a high-profile clash between the administration and the popular online marketplace. “This is a hostile and political act by Amazon,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday. “Why […]

Economics

68 m. ago Trump to give auto sector tariff relief to spur move to U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump is committed to bringing automobile manufacturing back to the U.S. and the change will help automakers move production faster.

Economics

2 h. ago What Mark Carney’s victory means for the trade war with Trump

Mark Carney and the Liberal Party were elected to form government and effectively chosen to lead Canada through the trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Economics

3 h. ago Trump to mark 100 days in office in Michigan, a state hit hard by tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally to mark 100 days in office in Michigan, a state that's been hit hard by his tariffs.

Economics

12 h. ago Asian Stocks Rise, Futures Gain on Tariff Reprieve: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks advanced and US equity futures gained on expectations President Donald Trump is on track to ease the impact of his auto tariffs, boosting hopes for further dialing down of trade tensions.

Economics

12 h. ago Stocks, US Futures Advance on Auto Tariff Reprieve: Markets Wrap

Asian stocks rose to the highest level in a month on expectations President Donald Trump will ease the impact of his auto tariffs, boosting hopes for further dialing down of trade tensions.

Economics

15 h. ago US, Mexico Reach Key Water, Screwworm Deals Ahead of Trade Talks

The US and Mexico reached two key agreements for the agricultural sector on Monday, smoothing over conflicts that threatened to escalate tensions between the neighbors amid trade negotiations brought on by Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

22 h. ago Tariff war draws investment warning from $160 billion novo fund

(Bloomberg) — The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments. “Until there is more clarity on the prospects for economic growth, we will slow down our investment activities,” […]

Economics

23 h. ago South Africa, Kenya are Private Equity Bright Spots Despite Trump’s Trade Chaos

A majority of private equity investors see South Africa and Kenya as their top investment destinations over the next three years even as US President Donald Trump’s tariff chaos muddies fund-raising outlook for the continent in 2025, according to the African Private Capital Association.

Economics

29 h. ago The $160 Billion Fund Behind Novo Nordisk Puts Investing on Hold

The $160 billion fund behind Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk A/S says President Donald Trump’s tariff war has created so much economic uncertainty that it now sees little likelihood it will move ahead with any big investments.

Economics

46 h. ago Asia Gains Lead in Race for Interim Deals to Avoid Trump Tariffs

Asian economies geared for exports and facing some of the highest US “reciprocal” tariffs are leading the way over their western counterparts in trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Economics

47 h. ago ECB Prepares for June Cut as Economy Hurt Even If Trade Is Fixed

European Central Bank officials are preparing to lower interest rates further, expecting lasting damage to the economy from US tariffs even if Donald Trump’s administration softens its stance in the weeks ahead.

Economics

49 h. ago How Canadians are standing up to the U.S. and Trump’s tariffs in the grocery aisles

Defiant shoppers are trying new brands and recipes — often paying more — to support Canadian businesses and send a clear message south

Economics

3 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Dollar Slide Evocative of Nixon

The dollar is on pace for its worst performance during the first 100 days of a US presidency since Richard Nixon was in the White House as Donald Trump imposes tariffs and attempts to reshape global trade.

Culture

3 d. ago Trump, China trade conflicting statements on trade talks, raising confusion

Trump asserted in an interview and in exchanges with reporters Friday that tariff negotiations were underway with China, but Beijing denied any talks were taking place.

Economics

3 d. ago What Trump told Time magazine about tariffs, taxes and the rule of law

Trump's insistence that his comments about Canada are 'not trolling' was far from the only moment that stood out from the wide-ranging interview.

Economics

3 d. ago Trump keeps contradicting himself on tariffs, making a fragile world economy nervous

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump can’t stop contradicting himself on his own tariff plans. He says he’s on a path to cut several new trade deals in a few weeks — but has also suggested it’s “physically impossible” to hold all the needed meetings. Trump has said he will simply set new tariff rates […]

Economics

4 d. ago ETF Frenzy for Retail Daredevils Goes On Despite Market Turmoil

Wild market gyrations fueled by Donald Trump’s tariff war aren’t stopping issuers from rolling out a fresh crop of exchange-traded funds — many aimed squarely at investors with a taste for speculation.

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4 d. ago Are we in a recession? Don’t trust lipstick and underwear sales as a gauge

As experts warn of a near-term recession brought on by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, many are looking for clues that may not be the most reliable indicators.

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