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Trump’s China tariffs eclipse first term, more hikes likely: analysts
Beijing (AFP) - Donald Trump's latest tariff hike targeting China is likely only the start of his intensifying trade war...
Trade war casts pall as China’s leaders meet
Beijing (AFP) - China's leadership gathered at their largest political event of the year in Beijing on Tuesday, seeking a...
Trump says Canada and Mexico cannot avert tariffs, hikes China levy
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump shut down hopes Monday of an eleventh-hour deal with Canada and Mexico to...
Trade and growth on agenda for key China meeting
Beijing (AFP) - China's largest political event of the year begins in Beijing on Tuesday, as US tariffs cast a...
What are China’s annual ‘Two Sessions’ meetings?
Beijing (AFP) - Thousands of delegates from across China gather in Beijing from Tuesday as the country kicks off its...
TSMC announces $100 billion investment in new US chip plants
Washington (AFP) - Taiwanese chip-making giant TSMC will invest at least $100 billion in the United States to build "cutting...
Clock ticking down to Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China
Washington (AFP) - Time is running short for Canada, Mexico and China to avert sweeping tariffs announced by US President...
EU proposes emission rule delay to spare carmakers from fines
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - EU chief Ursula von der Leyen offered Monday to give struggling European carmakers "breathing space" by...
Debate over rates pause mounts as ECB set to cut again
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - Massive German spending pledges and uncertainty caused by US trade policy are fuelling expectations the European...
Trump’s fentanyl tariffs hold wider political aims: analysts
Washington (AFP) - In doubling down on tariffs targeting Canada, Mexico and China, US President Donald Trump cites a lack...
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