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EU trade chief meets with Trump officials to try to head off 'harmful' tariffs
The European Union's trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with U.S.
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Stocks edge higher, US dollar slips as tariff uncertainty weighs
Global stocks were slightly higher on Tuesday, after a sharp rally in the prior session on hopes that U.S.
March 25, 2025
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Southeast Asian stocks feel the heat from economic, U.S. tariff worries
Foreign investors have soured on Southeast Asian markets as the rising threat of U.S. tariffs, worries over domestic growth and a surge in
March 25, 2025
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Relief rally starts to fizzle
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The prospect of narrower-than-feared U.S. tariffs rekindled some investor optimism in recent days but the relief rally in
March 25, 2025
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European shares end flat amid investor caution over tariff uncertainties
European shares ended flat on Monday as caution prevailed, even as hopes grew that U.S.
March 24, 2025
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EU trade commissioner to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick on Tuesday
The European Commissioner for trade, Maros Sefcovic, is heading to Washington to meet U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, a Commission spokesperson said on Monday.
March 24, 2025
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BOJ's message: Food inflation can't be ignored even as Trump tariffs raise risks
The Bank of Japan's meeting last week passed with no surprises, but for a careful BOJ watcher its message on the need to remain vigilant on food-driven inflationary
March 23, 2025
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Chinese premier warns of 'rising instability' at key business forum
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged countries to open their markets to combat "rising instability and uncertainty" at a business forum in Beijing on Sunday, as China
March 23, 2025
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Canada aims for free internal trade that can offset any US tariffs, Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said Canada could offset the effects of any U.S. tariffs by removing internal trade barriers and that he aimed for free trade within the country
March 21, 2025
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Wall St ends higher, dollar rises as Trump signals tariff respite
Wall Street edged higher and the dollar gained ground on Friday after U.S.
March 21, 2025
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EU leaders vow to continue backing Ukraine, but make no concrete pledge
European Union leaders said on Thursday that they will continue to support Ukraine, but they did not immediately endorse a call by
March 20, 2025
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Bank of Canada could change tack, give range of projections
Uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs means the Bank of Canada could give a range of economic estimates rather than a single forecast
March 20, 2025
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Lamborghini sees tariff threat to US volumes after strong 2024 results
Potential U.S. tariffs on European-made products could hit revenue at Lamborghini, its CEO said, as the sports carmaker posted strong results for last year, despite a contraction in
March 20, 2025
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China ends two-year ban on Argentina poultry imports
China has lifted a two-year ban on poultry imports from Argentina, reopening a key supply channel amid a tit-for-tat trade war with the United States that has led to steep tariffs
March 19, 2025
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BOJ Governor Ueda's comments at news conference
The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, as policymakers opted to spend more time gauging the impact of potential higher U.S. tariffs on the export-dependent
March 19, 2025
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Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S.
March 18, 2025
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Costco is pressuring suppliers in mainland China to cut prices, FT reports
Costco Wholesale is pressuring mainland China suppliers to cut prices in response to U.S. tariffs, The Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing two suppliers.
March 18, 2025
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US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns
U.S. tariffs will inflict significant harm on the U.S. economy as other countries hit back with "high tariffs" on American goods, Chinese state media warned, leaving the door open
March 18, 2025
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UK cabinet minister heads to Washington for trade, economy talks
Britain's business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds travels to Washington on Tuesday to meet his U.S. counterparts in the hope of strengthening economic ties, as President Donald
March 17, 2025
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EU to look at import limits for aluminium sector, draft document shows
Concerns that the Trump administration’s metals tariffs could divert a wave of aluminium to Europe have prompted the European Commission to consider possible curbs
March 17, 2025
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Gold pops above $3,000/oz for first time in historic safe-haven rally
Gold broke through the key $3,000 barrier on Friday for the first time as investors piled on to a historic rally in the safe-haven asset to seek cover from economic
March 14, 2025
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Oil rebounds 1% to end week steady amid prospect of Ukraine ceasefire
Oil prices rebounded by 1% on Friday to end the week nearly unchanged as investors weighed the diminishing prospects of a quick end to the Ukraine war that could
March 14, 2025
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Global equity funds see declining demand on esclating trade tensions
Global equity funds saw weaker demand in the week through March 12, amid a global stock sell-off driven by concerns over U.S. tariffs and its escalating trade wars.
March 14, 2025
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Meeting with Lutnick on tariffs was constructive, Canadian ministers say
Canadian ministers emerged from a lengthy, high-level meeting between Canada and the United States on Thursday without immediate relief from U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports,
March 13, 2025
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French minister says EU can go further in response to US tariffs
France's European Affairs Minister, Benjamin Haddad, said on Wednesday the European Union could go further in its response to U.S. tariffs, though a trade war was in no-one's interest
March 12, 2025
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Germany could suffer recession on U.S. tariffs, Bundesbank chief says
Europe was right to respond to U.S. tariffs but a trade war is a negative for all sides involved and could push Germany, the bloc's biggest economy, into recession this year,
March 13, 2025
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Global trade to grow despite US tariff policies, says DHL Group CEO
Global trade is forecast to grow, albeit less robustly, as the world reacts to U.S.
March 12, 2025
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Gulf markets end mixed on Ukraine ceasefire hopes, tariff fears
Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Wednesday, buoyed by Ukraine's readiness to support a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, but investor optimism was
March 12, 2025
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China says US has undermined fentanyl cooperation by imposing tariffs
China said on Wednesday that the U.S. has undermined bilateral counter-narcotics cooperation by imposing tariffs on Chinese goods over fentanyl, calling on
March 12, 2025
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Trump's tariffs on steel, aluminum to raise costs for US energy firms, experts say
U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are poised to escalate costs for the oilfield service companies behind North America's vast energy industry, as their
March 11, 2025
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Australia rules out reciprocal move on US after Trump proceeds with steel tariffs
Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions
March 11, 2025
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Euro jumps to five-month high on hopes for Ukraine ceasefire; Canadian dollar rebounds after Trump tariffs
The euro hit a five-month high on Tuesday after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal, while the dollar rose to a one-week high before
March 10, 2025
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Oil settles slightly up on weaker dollar, US economic fears cap gains
Oil prices settled slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by weakness in the dollar, but gains were capped by mounting fears of a U.S. economic
March 10, 2025
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Most Gulf markets in red on US slowdown worries
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday due to fears of a U.S. economic downturn amid escalating trade tensions, although the stocks trimmed some of their
March 11, 2025
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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
March 10, 2025
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Oil settles down 1.5% as tariffs prompt fears of slow demand
Oil prices were down 1% on Monday on fears that U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would slow economies around the world and slash
March 09, 2025
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Tariff fears drag FTSE 100 to more than one-month low
The British benchmark index fell to a near five-week low on Monday, tracking a global equity selloff as worries about economic growth and uncertainties around U.S. tariffs continued to keep
March 10, 2025
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European shares kick start the week flat amid US tariff fears
European shares were flat on Monday as investors took a breather after a week of high volatility due
March 10, 2025
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VW's Traton sees no significant impact from U.S. tariffs
Traton does not see a significant impact from U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico in the short term, Volkswagen's truck unit said during a post-earnings call on Monday.
March 10, 2025
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Japanese investors boost bond holdings, sell foreign stocks in February
Japanese investors increased bond purchases in February due to a fall in yields overseas, but retreated from foreign equities on concerns over U.S.
March 10, 2025
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Recession risks rise for all three North American economies over US tariff chaos
Risks to the Mexican, Canadian and American economies are piling up amid a chaotic implementation of U.S. tariffs that has created deep
March 07, 2025
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Major Gulf markets ease on global trade war concerns
Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Monday as U.S. import tariffs sparked concerns over global economic growth, causing investors to shy away from
March 10, 2025
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US to hold hearing on China's efforts to boost semiconductor industry
The U.S.
March 07, 2025
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Wall St turns to jobs picture
Morning Bid U.S.
March 07, 2025
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China's imports tumble as demand skids, trade war heats up
China's imports unexpectedly shrank over the January-February period, while exports lost momentum, as escalating tariff pressures from the United States cast a shadow
March 07, 2025
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Canada's January trade surplus at 32-month high as firms stockpile on tariff threat
Canada's trade surplus in January exceeded expectations by a wide margin posting a 32-month record as fears of tariffs from the U.S. pushed exports of cars and
March 06, 2025
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IMF says US tariffs will hurt Mexican, Canadian economies
If sustained, U.S. tariffs imposed on Mexico and Canada will have a significant adverse impact on those countries, the International Monetary Fund said on
March 06, 2025
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Oil steadies in choppy trading on tariff uncertainty, OPEC+ hike plans
Oil settled largely unchanged in choppy trade on Thursday, with global benchmark Brent closing below $70 a barrel under pressure from tariffs between the U.S.,
March 06, 2025
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Investors stay bearish on Asian currencies as trade war intensifies: Reuters poll
Investors maintained their short bets on most Asian currencies as they assessed the prospects of an escalating global trade war after U.S.
March 06, 2025
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Malaysia discussing response to U.S. chip tariffs with companies, minister says
Malaysia is discussing with chip companies based in the country whether they can absorb the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on semiconductors, its trade
March 06, 2025
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Canada open to reduce its tariff retaliation if US offers more exemptions, source says
Canada is willing to reduce its retaliation to U.S. tariffs if the Trump administration drops some of the tariffs it has imposed, a Canadian government source said on Wednesday.
March 06, 2025
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Canada muses about oil and gas exports as lever in tariffs dispute, also mentions potash
Canada could potentially use oil and gas exports as a lever in negotiations if U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports escalate, Foreign Minister Melanie Joly told a Toronto business
March 05, 2025
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Latam markets jump on hopes of US tariff relief after Trump floats exemptions
Latin American markets soared on Wednesday, with Mexico's peso regaining more of its tariff-driven losses as investors hoped for some relief from U.S.
March 05, 2025
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UK stocks stabilise after sell-off, eyes on US tariff moves
British shares stabilised on Wednesday after a sell-off in the previous session, as investors looked for any possible reprieve from U.S. tariffs.
March 05, 2025
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Campari pauses M&A to focus on brand growth amid US tariffs
Italian spirits group Campari plans to put the brakes on M&A and focus on developing its most promising brands as it faces a hit from U.S. tariffs, its new chief
March 05, 2025
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Most Gulf markets fall on trade war fears
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday after the latest round of U.S. tariffs and countermeasures from Canada and China fuelled global trade war concerns.
March 05, 2025
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China targets US soybeans, lumber in stepped-up response to Trump tariffs
China suspended on Tuesday the soybean import licences of three U.S. firms and halted imports of U.S. logs, stepping up its retaliation for additional
March 04, 2025
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Stocks fall on Trump tariffs; euro gains as Germany invests
Major stock indexes fell on Tuesday as the United States hit Canada, Mexico and China with steep tariffs, while the euro climbed to a three-month peak
March 04, 2025
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Campari warns of tariffs impact, sees 2025 as "transition year"
Italian spirits group Campari warned on Tuesday of the potential hit from U.S. tariffs in what it said would be a "transitional year" under its new chief executive.
March 04, 2025
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Italy farm lobby worried about U.S. tariffs' impact on Prosecco and Parma ham
U.S. tariffs on European Union food products would cause "billion of dollars of damage" for Italy's prized agricultural exports including Parma ham and Prosecco wine, an Italian
March 04, 2025
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India's exports face pressure from US, EU trade policies, govt official says
Indian exports are facing mounting pressure from aggressive trade policies by partners such as the United States and the European Union, a senior trade ministry
March 04, 2025
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China bans imports of Illumina's gene sequencers right after Trump tariff action
China announced a ban on Tuesday on imports of genetic sequencers from U.S. medical equipment maker Illumina, just minutes after U.S.
March 04, 2025
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China's yuan pares some gains after US tariffs kick in
China's yuan pared some earlier gains against the dollar on Tuesday after fresh U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods kicked in, heightening trade tensions and threatening to put more
March 04, 2025
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South Korea acting president calls for unity to respond to U.S. trade war
South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday that the government, parliament and the private sector should be united to respond to the U.S. "trade war".
March 04, 2025
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Stocks drop as Trump says tariffs start Tuesday; euro gains
U.S. stocks ended down sharply Monday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest daily percentage drop since December 18 after U.S.
March 03, 2025
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Oil prices fall 2% to 12-week low with OPEC+ set to increase output
Oil prices fell about 2% to a 12-week low on Monday on reports OPEC+ will proceed with a planned oil output increase in April and worries U.S. tariffs could hurt
March 03, 2025
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China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
Chinese manufacturers reported stronger orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs
March 03, 2025
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Iron ore at more than 6-week low on mounting US tariff tensions
Iron ore futures fell for a sixth straight session on Monday amid rising trade tensions between the U.S. and top consumer China, outweighing upbeat Chinese
March 03, 2025
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China targets US agriculture over Trump tariff threat, Global Times says
China has American agricultural exports in its cross hairs as it prepares countermeasures against fresh U.S. import tariffs, China's state-
March 03, 2025
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Oil falls on White House spat, tariffs, Iraq exports
Oil prices fell on Friday and were headed for their first monthly drop since November, as markets watched an Oval Office argument between the U.S. and Ukrainian
February 28, 2025
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Beef prices may rise as Canadian ranchers shrink cattle herds, fearing Trump tariffs
Canadian farmer Jon Vaags quit buying beef cattle in November after the election of U.S.
February 28, 2025
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Progressive Conservative party wins Ontario election, CBC reports
Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party swept to victory and clinched a rare third consecutive majority, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
February 27, 2025
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Tariffs, tech fatigue rev up month-end turbulence
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
February 27, 2025
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Alberta projects C$5.2-billion budget deficit if Trump tariffs proceed
Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta on Thursday forecast a budget deficit of C$5.2 billion ($3.5 billion) for the 2025/26 fiscal year if U.S. tariffs
February 27, 2025