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Executives, trade and labour associations on Trump's reciprocal tariffs

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Executives, trade and labour associations on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
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World leaders condemn Trump's tariffs, some pledge retaliation

Countries across the world, including some of America's closest allies, condemned President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs and some pledged counter-measures while hoping

World leaders condemn Trump's tariffs, some pledge retaliation
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Trump just massively escalated his trade war. Here’s what he announced

Trump just massively escalated his trade war. Here’s what he announced

Trump just massively escalated his trade war. Here’s what he announced
Asia|Business|Economy

China's main auto show cast in unwelcome spotlight as government backers clash

The government backers of China's largest auto show have clashed over who has the rights to organise it, sowing confusion among automakers and would-be attendees just weeks before

China's main auto show cast in unwelcome spotlight as government backers clash
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Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for you

President Donald Trump says “Liberation Day” is coming

Trump's promised 'Liberation Day' of tariffs is coming. Here's what it could mean for you
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Vanessa Yurkevich explains what Trump's auto tariffs could mean for consumers

President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all cars shipped to the United States set to take effect on April 3, marking a significant escalation in a global trade war. CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich reports.

Vanessa Yurkevich explains what Trump's auto tariffs could mean for consumers
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Stocks lose ground amid inflation concerns, trade war worries

Safe-haven gold hit a fresh record high on Friday as an index of global shares fell, weighed down by worries over a looming trade war sparked

Stocks lose ground amid inflation concerns, trade war worries
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Trump auto tariffs are coming, but not all levies will be imposed April 2, sending stocks higher

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Trump auto tariffs are coming, but not all levies will be imposed April 2, sending stocks higher
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Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation

A trade war sparked by U.S.

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation
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US dollar rises as markets consolidate positions; outlook remains downbeat

The U.S. dollar rose against most major currencies including the Swiss franc and the euro on Thursday, as investors consolidated positions

US dollar rises as markets consolidate positions; outlook remains downbeat
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Alberta energy minister says proposed trade de-escalation options to US

Alberta Energy Minister Brian Jean said on Tuesday he had provided the administration of U.S.

Alberta energy minister says proposed trade de-escalation options to US
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Trump's tariffs create the 'Wild West' on Wisconsin's factory floors

AriensCo - a manufacturer of bright orange snowblowers - has braced for the cold blast of tariffs since November. 

Trump's tariffs create the 'Wild West' on Wisconsin's factory floors
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How Trump justifies his tariffs — from budget balancing to protecting 'the soul' of America

To President Donald Trump, “tariff” is more than “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.”

How Trump justifies his tariffs — from budget balancing to protecting 'the soul' of America
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Dollar 'smile' looks lopsided

(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters) By Mike Dolan Morning Bid U.S.

Dollar 'smile' looks lopsided
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Tariffs stand out amid menagerie of market drivers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland With so much going on in markets right now, it's hard to know where to look.

Tariffs stand out amid menagerie of market drivers
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The Latest: Trump’s joint address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide

President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to keep up his campaign of “swift and unrelenting action” in reorienting the nation’s economy, immigration and foreign policy in an unyielding address to Congress and the nation that left Democratic legislators to register their dissent with stone faces, placards calling out “lies,” and one legislator’s ejection

The Latest: Trump’s joint address to Congress showed the country’s stark partisan divide
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Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’

Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’

Warren Buffett: Tariffs are ‘an act of war’
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China will 'play along to the end' with U.S., its top diplomat says

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China will "play along to the end" if the United States is bent on suppressing the country even though Beijing does not wish to

China will 'play along to the end' with U.S., its top diplomat says
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Column-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever

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Column-Trump tariffs a 'lose-lose' for emerging Asia: McGeever
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Gold's record highs are more than just Trump froth: Russell

Gold's surge to a fresh record high is being fuelled by fears of an escalating global trade war instigated by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Gold's record highs are more than just Trump froth: Russell
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Column-US risks losing long game in China LNG spat: Bousso

By Ron Bousso LONDON - The burgeoning trade war between the United States and China has caught American gas exporters in the crossfire as they face the prospect of losing their edge in the world's

Column-US risks losing long game in China LNG spat: Bousso
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'Phantom' Trump tariffs get more real in China

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan After a four-day guessing game and much financial turbulence, the United States and China appear to have resumed a tit-for-tat trade

'Phantom' Trump tariffs get more real in China
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From Johnnie Walker to Corona beer, major alcohol firms could face tariff hit

Makers of alcoholic beverages such as Johnnie Walker whisky and Corona beer could be caught in the crosshairs of a potential trade war after U.S.

From Johnnie Walker to Corona beer, major alcohol firms could face tariff hit
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China tariffs on, but everything's negotiable

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets have taken the one-month delay in tariffs on Canada and Mexico as a signal that everything's negotiable.

China tariffs on, but everything's negotiable
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Transatlantic trade war would hurt both sides, European leaders warn

European leaders warned on Monday that U.S.

Transatlantic trade war would hurt both sides, European leaders warn
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Wall Street closes down, pares losses after Trump delays Mexico tariffs

The major stock indexes closed lower on Monday, but partly recovered from initial steeper losses as U.S.

Wall Street closes down, pares losses after Trump delays Mexico tariffs
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Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coin

Cryptocurrency prices took a hit from the prospect of a trade war between the U.S. and its major trading partners, with some well-known digital assets and President Donald Trump’s own meme coin taking big hits

Trump's tariff threat sends crypto prices falling, including his own meme coin
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Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico

Oil prices edged up in volatile trade on Monday but closed at a one-month low on the expiration of a higher-priced contract, as the market digested U.S.

Oil prices close at 1-month low as US pauses tariffs on Mexico
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Car makers, brewers pare losses as Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico

Automakers and alcoholic beverage companies pared early session losses on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one month.

Car makers, brewers pare losses as Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
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Euro zone inflation rises but March rate cut still likely

Euro zone inflation accelerated last month but remained on an anticipated course that could let the European Central Bank cut interest rates further, even if a surging dollar, a

Euro zone inflation rises but March rate cut still likely
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Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets

Cryptocurrency prices slid on Monday, with bitcoin at a three-week low, as the risk of a trade war spooked investors and caused a selloff across financial markets.

Bitcoin drops to 3-week low as Trump tariffs rattle markets
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Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks

From China to Europe, Canada to Mexico, world markets are already reeling from Donald Trump's promise to jack up tariffs when he becomes U.S. president in less than two weeks. 

Tariffied? Markets feeling the most pinch from Trump tariff risks
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Britain sends 'Prince of Darkness' Mandelson as envoy to charm Trump

Britain named Labour Party grandee Peter Mandelson as its ambassador to the United States on Friday, seeking to woo Donald Trump's administration, avoid a trade war

Britain sends 'Prince of Darkness' Mandelson as envoy to charm Trump
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China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions

China on Friday slapped a levy on imports of an acid from the United States widely used in food, feed, pesticides and medical fields, amid heightened tensions with Washington over

China slaps anti-dumping levy on import of a US chemical amid rising trade tensions
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China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners

China passed a law on Friday strengthening its trade defence capabilities as the United States and the European Union take aim at Beijing over excess industrial capacity.

China passes tariff law amid tensions with trading partners
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Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products

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Biden hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, computer chips, medical products
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G7 to discuss global trade risks after US tariffs on China

The Group of Seven (G7) major democracies meeting in Italy next week will discuss the risk of fragmentation in global trade after "very tough" tariffs

G7 to discuss global trade risks after US tariffs on China
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China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'

A U.S. move to raise tariffs on Chinese goods is a sign of weakness, not of strength, and shows that some in the United States may be "losing their minds", China's foreign minister

China says 'bullying' tariff hike shows some in US are 'losing their minds'
News|US

China tariffs could boost Fed rate cut case: McGeever

Escalation of the U.S.-China trade war seems unavoidable whoever wins the White House in November, but the equally inevitable inflationary pressures that

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As US hikes China tariffs, imports soar from China-reliant Vietnam

As the United States intensifies efforts to reduce trade with China by hiking tariffs, it has greatly boosted imports from Vietnam, which relies on Chinese

As US hikes China tariffs, imports soar from China-reliant Vietnam
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Chinese overcapacity claims by US, Europe are 'trade protectionism', ministry says

China said on Thursday that U.S. and European assertions of excess capacity were "naked trade protectionism" and that efforts to constrain new energy exports from the World's No.2

Chinese overcapacity claims by US, Europe are 'trade protectionism', ministry says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom

The European Commission's expected move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is set to kick off a round of talks that Chinese

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom
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US soybean farmers urge policymakers to keep food out of trade war

U.S farmers have asked policymakers not to involve food in a trade war with China, the American Soybean Association told Reuters on Friday, amid growing

US soybean farmers urge policymakers to keep food out of trade war
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China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom

China will take all necessary measures to "firmly safeguard" its lawful rights and interests after a newspaper reported that the European Commission would impose tariffs of up to

China ready to defend interests as EU tariffs on EVs loom
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Europe's automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality

The European Commission's decision to slap tariffs on imported Chinese EVs could have far-reaching effects for European automakers, as a possible trade war would hurt

Europe's automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality
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Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs

The European Union's plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short of a tougher

Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
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Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports

Chinese automakers have urged Beijing to hike tariffs on imported European gasoline-powered cars in retaliation for Brussels' curbs on exports of Chinese-made EVs,

Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports
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Europe risks trade war, China says before German talks

Beijing warned on Friday that escalating frictions with the European Union over electric vehicle imports could trigger a trade war, as Germany's

Europe risks trade war, China says before German talks
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Dollar is only winner from China-West trade war: McGeever

The only "winner" from a possible all-out trade war between the West and China will probably be the U.S. dollar.

Dollar is only winner from China-West trade war: McGeever
Europe|World

China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect

China's President Xi Jinping made a congratulatory call on Thursday to incoming European Council President Antonio Costa, Chinese state media said, a few hours before European

China's Xi greets EU Council president ahead of EV tariffs taking effect
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China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin

China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday, ramping up tension on the day the European Commission's

China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH

China's anti-dumping probe into Europe's cognac industry is a tit-for-tat reaction to European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, the finance chief at

China cognac probe is a reaction to EU car tariffs, says Hennessy owner LVMH
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Japan firms see Harris presidency as better for business than Trump, Reuters survey shows

More Japanese companies believe a Kamala Harris presidency in the U.S. would be better for their businesses than a second Donald Trump administration, a Reuters

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China opens investigation into EU dairy exports as trade tensions flare

European milk and cheese producers have become the latest target in a simmering trade war with China

China opens investigation into EU dairy exports as trade tensions flare
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China urges US to 'immediately' lift all tariffs on Chinese goods

The United States should immediately lift all tariffs on Chinese goods, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, ahead of an announcement by the Biden administration on

China urges US to 'immediately' lift all tariffs on Chinese goods
Economy|News|US

The Trump policy that scares economists the most

The Trump policy that scares economists the most

The Trump policy that scares economists the most
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China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-China trade disputes

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday urged visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to play a "constructive role" in improving strained ties between Bejing and

China's Xi, Spain's Sanchez seek to ease EU-China trade disputes
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China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests

Beijing firmly opposes U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese imports, China's commerce ministry said in a statement on Saturday, urging the U.S. to immediately correct its "wrongdoings" and

China opposes US tariff hikes, vows steps to defend its firms' interests
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China targets Canada's tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe

China has launched an anti-discriminatory investigation against restrictive measures taken by Canada including additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum

China targets Canada's tariffs with anti-discriminatory probe
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Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say

European

Luxury goods unlikely to be next target of China's EU trade retaliation, analysts say
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Volkswagen's deliveries drop, highlighting Europe's car industry challenges

Volkswagen Group on Friday reported a 7% decline in third-quarter global deliveries, showing how Europe's car industry is facing tough challenges, including weak demand from China and high

Asia|Election|US

Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan," the Wall Street Journal

Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
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Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy

Germany would be the big loser if a Trump presidency sparked a tit-for-tat trade war between the United States and Europe, with Germany's previously much-

Trump presidency could deal heavy blow to Germany's flagging economy
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What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?

The European Union formally approved imposing tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) on Tuesday after an investigation that has divided the bloc and

What happens as EU concludes investigation of Chinese-made EVs?
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China pivot from US farm imports bolsters it against trade war risks

China's push to shift its food import sources since 2018 has put it in a better position to impose tit-for-tat tariffs on U.S. farm goods

China pivot from US farm imports bolsters it against trade war risks
Election|Technology|US

China's sanction-hit tech industry puzzles over impact of Trump, Harris presidencies

Donald Trump winning the U.S. presidency next week would muddle the outlook for Chinese technology firms far more than a win for Kamala

China's sanction-hit tech industry puzzles over impact of Trump, Harris presidencies
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You will pay for Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here’s proof

You will pay for Donald Trump’s tariffs. Here’s proof

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China's messy EV dispute with Europe keeps trade tensions in check

Fears of a widening tariff war between China and other major exporting nations are keeping diplomacy between the world's second-largest economy and the

China's messy EV dispute with Europe keeps trade tensions in check
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China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems

China attacked U.S.

China criticises Trump tariff threat, says it won't solve America's problems
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China will work with US on basis of mutual respect, foreign ministry says

China will continue to work with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday,

China will work with US on basis of mutual respect, foreign ministry says
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China's exports soar past forecast as factories front-run Trump tariff threat

China's exports grew at the fastest pace in over two years in October as factories rushed inventory to major markets in anticipation of further tariffs from the U.S. and

China's exports soar past forecast as factories front-run Trump tariff threat
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Thailand would benefit from any U.S-China trade war, says minister

Thailand's economy stands to gain from any U.S.-China trade war, Thai Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan said on Thursday, adding the Southeast Asian country had good relations

Thailand would benefit from any U.S-China trade war, says minister
Economy|US

US farmers back Trump but face pain from China tariff threats

U.S. farmers want something from President-elect Donald Trump that his trade policies mean he is unlikely to deliver: increased access to the market of top soy-

US farmers back Trump but face pain from China tariff threats
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U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration

U.S. agriculture producers are bracing for the prospect of a fresh trade war under U.S.

U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration
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Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China

Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China

Economic upheaval and political opportunity – what Trump’s return could mean for China
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Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China

Companies have been moving factories from China to Southeast Asia, anticipating Donald Trump would slap high tariffs on Beijing if he

Southeast Asia prepares for factories fleeing Trump tariffs on China
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EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to China

The EU does not want a trade war with Beijing but five years of talks have yielded no real progress, the bloc's ambassador to China said on Saturday, adding that

EU does not want trade war with Beijing, says bloc's ambassador to China
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea ruling party seeks to aid chipmakers to avert Trump threat

South Korea's ruling party introduced legislation on Monday to give chipmakers subsidies and an exemption from a national cap on working hours, to tackle potential

South Korea ruling party seeks to aid chipmakers to avert Trump threat
Election|US

Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens: Andy Home

Donald Trump's U.S. presidential election win has not sparked a repeat of the explosive copper rally which followed his unexpected victory in 2016.

Copper views Trump win through Chinese lens: Andy Home
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Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment

The most important task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told the

Putin ally says Russia and China must counter any US attempt at containment
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ECB's Nagel says Trump's tariffs may have minor impact on inflation

The tariffs promised by U.S.

ECB's Nagel says Trump's tariffs may have minor impact on inflation
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ECB fears Trump tariff effect on growth more than on inflation

Two top European Central Bank policymakers signalled on Monday they were more worried about the damage that expected new U.S. trade tariffs would do to economic growth in the euro

ECB fears Trump tariff effect on growth more than on inflation
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How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks

Since the U.S. and China imposed tit-for-tat tariffs in their trade war during Donald Trump's first presidential term, Beijing has taken steps to reduce its reliance

How China reduced its reliance on US farm imports, softening trade war risks
World

Swiss flag concerns over Trump's US tariff hike proposals

Switzerland said on Tuesday it was concerned by U.S.

Swiss flag concerns over Trump's US tariff hike proposals
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Walmart, other US companies raise concerns over proposed Trump tariffs

Corporate executives were taking a wait-and-see approach to President-elect Donald Trump's vow to impose heavy tariffs on imports when he

Walmart, other US companies raise concerns over proposed Trump tariffs
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China advisers call for steady 5% 2025 economic growth goal, stronger stimulus

Chinese government advisers are recommending that Beijing should maintain an economic growth target of around 5.0% for next year, pushing for stronger fiscal stimulus

China advisers call for steady 5% 2025 economic growth goal, stronger stimulus
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ECB warns of 'sizeable' hit to growth from a trade war

Global economic output would suffer a "sizeable" loss if trade became more fragmented and an immediate boost to inflation would only fade over a few years, the European

ECB warns of 'sizeable' hit to growth from a trade war
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Lutnick's China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead US in trade war

Investment banker Howard Lutnick's exposure to China came into sharp relief on Wednesday, after Republican President-elect Donald Trump tapped him to lead the

Lutnick's China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead US in trade war
Asia|Economy|Finance

Markets react to Trump's tariff promise

U.S.

Markets react to Trump's tariff promise
Economy|Finance|US

Analysts, business leaders react to Trump's threat of North American tariffs

Financial analysts and business leaders on Tuesday reacted to a threat from U.S.

Analysts, business leaders react to Trump's threat of North American tariffs
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China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war

China's state media warned U.S.

China state media warn Trump against mutually destructive tariff war
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What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada

What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada

What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada
Asia|Economy

Making America great again with tariffs may be bad news for Asia

Making America great again with tariffs may be bad news for Asia

Making America great again with tariffs may be bad news for Asia