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Open markets and global finance system will endure, says AIIB

Earlier this week, Trump slapped tariffs on Canada and Mexico, only to put them on hold a day later, after the governments in both countries promised action to improve controls at their respective border with the U.S.

05/02/2025

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Investment banks warn: Trump tariffs could derail Europe's 2025 growth

Trump's tariffs could derail Europe's 2025 growth, say top Wall Street analysts. Goldman Sachs sees eurozone GDP at 0.7%, well below latest ECB projections. Key sectors such as cars and pharmaceuticals face risks, while a weaker euro may offer only limited relief.

05/02/2025

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Markets volatile as investors assess China's retaliatory tariffs on US

China announces retaliatory tariffs on the US after President Donald Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Global markets recovered some losses from Monday’s selloff, but uncertainties remain.

04/02/2025

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Some US businesses close in 'a day without immigrants' amid protests

Several businesses from day cares to grocery stores and hair salons closed on Monday across the US in a loosely organised day of protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

04/02/2025

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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Canada and Mexico

All of the tariffs were scheduled to start at midnight on Tuesday, but both countries threatened retaliation, raising the prospects of a broader regional trade war.

03/02/2025

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Trump, tariffs and trade wars: Who are the US’ main trading partners?

President Donald Trump swept to victory in the US election on promises to 'Make America Great Again'. As the MAGA movement turns the US inwards, what could this mean for international trade?

03/02/2025

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Ontario premier rips up €66 million contract with Elon Musk's Starlink

The premier of Canada's largest province says he will rip up a €66 million contract with Starlink and prevent US companies from bidding on Canadian contracts as the trade war between the countries heats up.

03/02/2025

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EU leaders vow to fight back if Trump imposes tariffs

EU leaders have vowed unity against Trump's tariffs as they gather in Brussels to discusses defence and security issues.

03/02/2025

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Canadian sports fans boo US anthem after Trump tarrifs

Fans at NBA and NHL matches in Canada jeered peformances of the US national anthem after US President Donald Trump imposed steep tariffs.

03/02/2025

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Eurozone inflation tops forecasts, but euro tumbles on tariff fears

Eurozone inflation exceeded forecasts in January, reaching 2.5%, but the euro weakened as fears of US tariffs overshadowed expectations of a hawkish ECB response. European stocks tumbled, with auto shares hit hardest, while bond yields fell as investors sought safety.

03/02/2025

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China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs after Trump move

US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico and China is hotting up over the production and importation of the opiate fentanyl, along with trade surpluses and illegal border crossings by migrants from across the globe. China is angry.

03/02/2025

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Trump takes aim at EU and UK in latest tariff threat

The US president on Sunday repeated his warning that the EU and UK could both face trade tariffs, though he added that things with the UK "can be worked out".

03/02/2025

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Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

03/02/2025

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Trump's trade war triggers retaliation from Canada and Mexico

President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

02/02/2025

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US businesses fear Trump's tariffs will trigger inflation

The Budget Lab at Yale University estimates Trump's tariffs would cost the average American household 965 euros to 1,160 euros in annual purchasing power.

02/02/2025

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Trump's new tariffs spark trade war with Canada and Mexico

President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

01/02/2025

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Could it cost you more to wake up and smell the coffee under Trump?

Apart from the Colombian tariffs threatened by US president Donald Trump, coffee prices have also been hit by poor harvests in Brazil which is one of the commodities main producers.

31/01/2025

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Trump warns tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday

President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.

31/01/2025

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Germany lowers 2025 economic growth forecast to 0.3%

The uncertainty about US trade policy in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency is partly to blame, economy minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday.

29/01/2025

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Tesla and BMW sue EU as discontent over Chinese EV tariffs mounts

Both BMW and Tesla have been hit with tariffs by the EU on imports of electric vehicles made in China, along with other Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC.

28/01/2025