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US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

US tariff exemption for small orders ends Friday | Why it's a big deal to shoppers and businesses

U.S. ends duty-free exemption for shipments valued $800 or less, subjecting low-value imports to tariffs and prompting international postal suspensions.
fromGameSpot
1 week ago

CA Governor Gavin Newsom Jokingly Applauds Trump For PS5 Price Hike

California governor Gavin Newsom has reacted to the PlayStation 5 price hike in the US, jokingly thanking US President Donald Trump for making it happen via his controversial tariff strategy. Re-sharing a news story about the PS5 price hike, Newsom, a Democrat, posted on social media, "Great work, Donald Trump!!" On August 20, Sony announced a price hike for the PS5 in the US, with all models of the console going up by $50 effective today, August 21.
US politics
#china
fromTechzine Global
3 weeks ago

Trump wants 100 percent import tariffs on semiconductors

President Trump announced a 100 percent import tariff on chips but companies manufacturing in the US can qualify for exemptions. Companies not fulfilling production promises will face full tariffs retroactively.
US politics
fromFortune Asia
3 weeks ago

TSMC gets a reprieve from Trump's 100% chip tariffs thanks to its U.S. factories, Taiwan says

TSMC is exempt from the 100% tariff on semiconductor chips imposed by the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Honda quarterly profits drop by half as carmaker feels effects of Trump tariffs

Honda's quarterly profits dropped by 50% due to tariffs and electric vehicle losses, with overall impacts lower than expected.
#tariffs
US politics
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

U.S. administration has made minimal progress on trade deals ahead of the impending return of tariffs.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Will doubled steel tariffs slam the door to U.S. market, or are they just another cost to factor in? | CBC News

The increase in U.S. tariffs to 50% on steel threatens the viability of Canadian steel exports, leading to widespread concern among industry leaders.
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's tariff pause expires next week. Here's how well Asian governments have been doing in negotiations with Washington

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Will doubled steel tariffs slam the door to U.S. market, or are they just another cost to factor in? | CBC News

The increase in U.S. tariffs to 50% on steel threatens the viability of Canadian steel exports, leading to widespread concern among industry leaders.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Fact check: Did US go from ice cream trade surplus to deficit under Biden?

The Trump administration highlighted a shift in the US ice cream trade balance, pointing to a deficit of $40.6 million under Biden compared to a surplus in 2020.
Food & drink
#nvidia
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

How CUSMA compliance shields many Canadian exports from Trump tariffs | CBC News

Around 86 per cent of the value of Canada's exports to the U.S. have the potential to qualify for the CUSMA exemption and cross the border without tariffs.
Canada news
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Malaysia will require trade permits for U.S. AI chips | TechCrunch

Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has enforced new export restrictions on U.S. AI chips, requiring a 30-day notification for exporting or transshipping.
US politics
Europe news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Richard Curran: Ireland cannot afford to dismiss Trump's 30pc tariff as an idle threat or negotiating tactic

Irish economy faces significant risks from potential US tariffs on EU goods.
#trade-tariffs
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

What world leaders have said about US tariffs - and how negotiations are going with Trump so far

Global leaders express criticism and concern over Trump's tariffs, emphasizing the need for trade negotiations.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

EU eyes quick trade deal as Trump announces more tariffs DW 07/09/2025

Trump announced additional tariffs, targeting six countries with rates ranging from 20% to 30%, igniting concerns over escalating trade tensions.
Europe politics
US politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Trump threatens 200pc tariff on pharmaceuticals but says he will give drug-makers a year 'to get their act together'

Trump plans to introduce tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals reaching up to 200%, giving manufacturers one year to adjust.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Silver holds near multi-year highs as markets face trade developments - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Silver prices remain elevated amid US trade policy uncertainties.
Tariff implications could enhance silver demand as a safe-haven asset.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump threatens 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe

Donald Trump threatened to impose 17% tariffs on food and farm produce exports from Europe, impacting products like chocolate, butter, and olive oil.
Agriculture
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago

Trump's Vietnam deal shows China tariffs won't fall much further

The 40% tariff on transshipped goods suggests that even if tariffs on China are eventually reduced, they're unlikely to fall below that threshold.
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Vietnam's deal with the U.S. will complicate trade with China

Trump announced a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese goods, reducing it from an initial 46 percent threat, relieving many in Vietnam reliant on U.S. exports.
US politics
fromFortune Asia
1 month ago

Trump touts a Vietnam trade deal victory-but details on transshipment and import pledges remain unclear

The U.S. will impose a 20% tariff on Vietnamese exports, while goods transshipped through Vietnam face a 40% levy, changing trade dynamics significantly.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tesla competitor BYD axes Mexico factory plans

BYD is halting plans to build a major factory in Mexico due to concerns about US trade policies. Geopolitical issues have a big impact on the automotive industry. Now everybody is rethinking their strategy in other countries.
Cars
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Huawei's new notebook shows China's SMIC years behind TSMC

SMIC remains significantly behind global semiconductor manufacturing standards, continuing to rely on older 7nm technology despite efforts to advance to 5nm.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Global economy faces bleak outlook as World Bank warns of worst decade since 1960s

"If current trends hold, average global growth for the 2020s would reach just 2.5 per cent - making this the worst-performing decade for the world economy since the 1960s."
World politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Bank of Canada looking for more certainty from U.S. before cutting rates | CBC News

The Bank of Canada is cautious about U.S. trade policies amidst ongoing uncertainties surrounding tariffs and their impact on the economy.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK steel industry faces fresh crisis as US tariff jumps to 50%

UK steelmakers face a dramatic increase in US import tariffs, putting them in a precarious position despite recent trade negotiations.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Trump restricts sales of chip design software to China

The U.S. has imposed new export controls on chip design software to restrict China's semiconductor industry.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Markets rally as US court blocks Trump tariffs, sparking hopes of trade policy reset

Despite the uncertainty, markets took the ruling as a sign that the most extreme tariff measures may not materialise, leading to a positive response from investors.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

World shares are mixed and US futures jump ahead of Wall St reopening from holiday

European shares gained due to U.S. President Trump's delay of tariffs on European goods, boosting investor confidence.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

The US is reportedly encouraging countries to adopt Musk's Starlink in tariff trade talks

Internal messages seen by The Post suggest that US embassies and the State Department are encouraging countries to make way for US satellite internet services like Starlink.
US politics
#eu-tariffs
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
European startups

EU targets US aircraft and car exports in new list of potential tariffs

The EU seeks to impose tariffs on US exports to negotiate against current US tariffs.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
Europe politics

European Union approves new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.

The EU voted in favor of new tariffs on U.S. products in response to U.S. tariffs on European goods.
US Elections
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Here's where Trump's trade talks stand

Trump is delaying trade deal signings despite looming tariff deadlines, asserting the US has leverage and no urgency to finalize agreements.
US news
fromeuronews
3 months ago

US free market think tank slams Trump tariffs with trade index

The U.S. ranks 61st globally in trade barriers, with its non-tariff restrictions significantly impacting this position.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Trump film industry tariffs must be UK trade deal priority, Starmer warned

The UK film industry faces potential tariffs from the US that could significantly harm its billion-pound economy.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Jaguar Land Rover resumes US exports despite Trump tariffs and trade uncertainty

Jaguar Land Rover resumes U.S. shipments amidst ongoing 25% tariffs, signaling acceptance of new trade realities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Optimism flowing at B.C. wineries as Canada ditches U.S. booze | CBC News

Canada's boycott of U.S. alcohol may significantly benefit British Columbia's wine industry amidst a challenging economic and environmental backdrop.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

US: States sue Trump administration over tariffs policy DW 04/23/2025

States are suing the Trump administration over its tariff policy, claiming it is unlawful and disruptive to the economy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Ken Griffin says Trump is 'eroding the American brand'

Griffin expressed concern over Trump's tariffs impacting the U.S. 'brand' negatively.
Trump's first 100 days received a 'mixed' review due to trade policies.
Concerns were raised about the effects of tariffs on financial markets.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on south-east Asia solar panels

US to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia due to alleged unfair pricing practices.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

US unveils new port fees on Beijing-linked vessels to reverse Chinese dominance'

The US has implemented new port fees on Chinese ships to bolster domestic shipbuilding and challenge China's industry dominance.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Trump warns substantial' tariffs will remain as Reeves prepares for talks on US deal

"At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story."
UK politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Japan to kick off tariff negotiations with Trump in Washington Wednesday

Japan begins tariff negotiations with the US, testing Trump's approach to trade fairness.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Big Tech cozied up to Trump - it's not getting much in return

US companies face challenges due to escalating trade tensions with the EU.
Big Tech is now caught in geopolitical conflicts, impacting their revenue.
Elon Musk's support for Trump is inversely affecting Tesla's stock value.
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