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Trump's tariffs brought China and Mexico closer. Will his second term change that?
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The last time Donald Trump was president, he imposed a slew of tariffs on China that upended global trade. He’s…
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Europe: Shares rev up as auto sector jumps on report of softer US tariffs
EUROPEAN markets closed higher on Monday (Jan 6), as investor optimism was fuelled by a report suggesting that US tariffs might be less…
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US: Wall St opens higher after report of selective Trump tariffs; chip stocks gain
WALL Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Jan 6) as optimism around AI boosted technology stocks, and a report suggested the…
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China to cut import tariffs on some recycled copper and aluminium raw materials
CHINA will reduce import tariffs on ethane and certain recycled copper and aluminium raw materials from next year, the government said on…
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Chinese EV makers hit EU wall as tariffs inflate cost of imports
CHINESE automakers captured their smallest share of Europe’s electric vehicle (EV) market in eight months after new tariffs added as much…
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Trump threatens tariffs if EU doesn’t buy more US oil and gas
PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump warned the European Union that its exports will get hit with US tariffs if its member states don’t buy more…
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Donald Trump threatens Europe with tariffs
✓ Link copied to clipboard! Donald Trump has said he will impose tariffs on the European Union if the bloc does not make up its…
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Trump tariff threats loom over US reliance on Canadian crude oil
What's New President-elect Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods are sparking fears of higher gas prices…
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Mexico cracks down on drugs and migrants. Will it be enough to stop Trump tariffs?
MEXICO CITY — In recent days, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has touted her country’s largest-ever seizure of fentanyl and…
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Trump is threatening to raise tariffs again. Here's how China plans to fight back
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Chinese imports when he takes office, a move that…
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Donald Trump suggests Mexico could become a state
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that Mexico and Canada should become a U.S. state if they want to continue receiving subsidies…
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New US solar tariffs on South-east Asia to raise prices, cut profit margins
A NEW round of US solar panel import tariffs on South-east Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and cut into producer…
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Republican strategist calls Donald Trump's bluff on tariffs
In an opinion article on Sunday, Republican strategist Susan Del Percio advised those wary of Donald Trump's tariff plan not to worry…
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Trudeau Meets Trump Over Dinner in Mar-a-Lago as They Discuss Tariffs, Ukraine, Border and China in Surprise Visit
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed a wide range of issues, including tariffs and China,…
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China air cargo flights soar as Trump return, tariffs loom
THE race to secure goods from China before tariffs are imposed has taken off, with international cargo flights out of the Asian nation…
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Air cargo flights out of China soar to new peaks ahead of Trump return, tariffs
THE race to secure goods from China before tariffs are imposed has taken off, with international cargo flights out of the Asian nation…
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Foxconn says global manufacturing footprint to shield it from Trump’s tariffs
TAIWAN’S Foxconn said on Wednesday (Nov 27) it expects any impact of new tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump to hit it less than…
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Trump's proposed tariffs could bring higher prices for groceries, cars and clothing
Steep price hikes could be on the way if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his pledge to impose sweeping new tariffs on…
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GM, Ford fall on Trump tariffs seen adding US$3,000 to car prices
SHARES of US automakers tumbled on worries that a new round of tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump will cause sticker prices…
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Bluff or existential threat? As Trump vows tariffs on all imports from Canada, Mexico and China, leaders wonder if he's serious
Mexico City — Bluff? Negotiating tactic? Or existential menace? World leaders, economists and investors are struggling over how to view…
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How do tariffs work and will Trump's plan cause inflation?
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office. During…
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China issues warning to Trump over tariffs: "no one will win"
China has issued a warning to Donald Trump over his plans to impose new tariffs, saying that "no one will win a trade war." The…
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Singapore shares slip amid mixed Asia markets after Trump threatens tariffs; STI down 0.5%
SINGAPORE stocks fell on Tuesday (Nov 26), following a mixed picture in other Asian markets after US president-elect Donald Trump said he…
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Soybean, used cooking oil markets brace for more uncertainty as Trump tariffs loom
Prices may suffer, should Beijing – the world’s largest consumer and importer of soybeans – impose retaliatory taxes UNCERTAINTY reigns…