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Trump trade war with China revives recession, bear market fears

President Donald Trump's trade war rattled global markets anew on Thursday as stocks and oil prices sank amid fears

Trump trade war with China revives recession, bear market fears
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From juice to jewellery: which U.S. goods will EU hit with tariffs?

The European Union will launch countermeasures from next Tuesday against U.S.

From juice to jewellery: which U.S. goods will EU hit with tariffs?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally

In a stunning reversal, U.S.

In stunning U-turn, Trump walks back some tariffs, triggering historic market rally
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EU to start retaliating against U.S. tariffs on Tuesday

The European Union will launch its first countermeasures against U.S.

EU to start retaliating against U.S. tariffs on Tuesday
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EU says it prefers negotiations, but proposes first tariffs on US imports

The European Commission said on Monday it had offered a "zero-for-zero" tariff deal to avert a trade war with U.S.

EU says it prefers negotiations, but proposes first tariffs on US imports
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EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs

European Union countries will seek to present a united front in the coming days against U.S.

EU seeks unity in first strike back at Trump tariffs
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Stocks slump again after China fires back in trade war with tariffs on US goods

Global stock markets plummeted further on Friday after China said it would strike back at U.S.

Stocks slump again after China fires back in trade war with tariffs on US goods
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession and a $2,300 iPhone

Countries around the world threatened to wage a trade war with the United States as President Donald Trump's

Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession and a $2,300 iPhone
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EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described U.S.

EU plans countermeasures to new US tariffs, says EU chief
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EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April

The European Union has delayed its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump's metals tariffs until mid-April, allowing it

EU delays first tariffs against U.S. to mid-April
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EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs

As one of the European Union's top negotiators, Sabine Weyand has battled Britain over Brexit and driven tough trade talks around the world.

EU struggles to bring Trump to the table on tariffs
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EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite

The European Union will tighten steel import quotas to reduce inflows by a further 15% from April, a senior EU official said on Wednesday, in a

EU proposes cutting steel imports by 15% as Trump tariffs bite
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Political

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns

The U.S.-European tariff conflict is jeopardising transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the American Chamber of Commerce to the EU warned on

US-EU tariff clash imperils $9.5 trillion of business, AmCham warns
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Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

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Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war
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How has the EU watered down its countermeasures to US tariffs?

The European Commission bowed to pressure from EU countries to water down countermeasures against U.S.

How has the EU watered down its countermeasures to US tariffs?
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Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place

Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to escalate a global trade war with further tariffs on European Union goods, as major U.S.

Trump threatens further tariffs as EU, Canada retaliate for those already in place
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EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods

By Philip Blenkinsop and Bart H.

EU to impose counter tariffs on $28 billion of US goods
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What challenges face the EU in first round of Trump tariffs?

The European Union is bracing for its first round of U.S. tariffs on Wednesday, 25% tariffs on aluminium and steel imports, affecting more EU imports in value

What challenges face the EU in first round of Trump tariffs?
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EU trade chief says U.S. not seeking deal to avert tariffs

The Trump administration does not seem to be engaging in talks to avert trade conflict with the European Union, the EU's trade chief said on Monday, two days

EU trade chief says U.S. not seeking deal to avert tariffs
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EU to propose push to boost EV demand, require more local batteries

The European Commission will present measures next week meant to boost demand for electric vehicles (EVs)in the European Union, and envisages local content

EU to propose push to boost EV demand, require more local batteries
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Why Trump has thrown VAT into the trade stand-off

U.S. President Donald Trump says value-added taxes carry a lot of blame for America's near trillion dollar trade deficit with the rest of the world.

Why Trump has thrown VAT into the trade stand-off
Business|Environment|Europe|Political|Technology

Electric transport groups urge EU not to ease CO2 emission rules

The European Union should reject European automakers' push to weaken 2025 CO2 car emission targets and related fines, two European electric

Electric transport groups urge EU not to ease CO2 emission rules
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EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator

The European Union can negotiate on reciprocal tariffs with the United States but will not give up its right to regulate in areas such as taxation and digital

EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator
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EU calls Trump tariffs unjust, vows swift response

The European Commission said on Friday it would react "firmly and immediately" against tariff increases resulting from U.S.

EU calls Trump tariffs unjust, vows swift response
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EU favours negotiations over retaliation to Trump tariffs

The European Union hopes to avert a damaging trade war with the U.S. over impending metals tariffs by prioritising negotiations rather than

EU favours negotiations over retaliation to Trump tariffs

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