China has said it has received overtures from the United States for talks on tariffs — but warned it will need concessions as proof of “sincerity” before any negotiations can take place.The
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs—most notably a stunning 104% levy on Chinese imports—came into force on Wednesday, starting a global trade war, shaking markets, triggering alarm from economists, and creating
US President Donald Trump pressed ahead with sweeping new tariffs on Chinese goods Tuesday, escalating a trade war that has rattled global markets and triggered recession fears. With Beijing refusing to back
US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs took full effect at midnight Wednesday, news agency AP reported. The tariffs, first announced on April 2, impose a minimum 10% tax on nearly all of
Australia’s business conditions remained relatively stable in March, staying slightly below the long-term average. A modest rise in profitability was largely offset by a slight easing in trading conditions and employment, according
By Joe Cash and Trevor Hunnicutt BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries were set to take effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening
Thomson Bike Products hopes ongoing trade negotiations avoid impacting its global operations. MACON, Ga. — A central Georgia manufacturing company says they hope trade negotiations as proposed tariffs will not impact their
Crypto and equities traders were hopeful for a last-minute solution that would prevent the US from enacting 104% tariffs on Chinese goods entering the United States, but in a press conference, the
Crypto and equities traders were hopeful for a last-minute solution that would prevent the US from enacting 104% tariffs on Chinese goods entering the United States, but in a press conference, the
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