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Trump’s tariff threats and delays: state of play
Washington (AFP) - US trading partners braced for a volley of tariff hikes this week, but a deadline for their...
Trump threatens Canada with higher tariff, mulls further global levies
Washington (AFP) - Canada will face a 35 percent tariff on exports to the United States starting August 1, President...
The main moments of Paris Couture Week
Paris (AFP) - Paris Haute Couture Week has wrapped up after four days of shows that featured the end of...
Defence, joint debt and farmers: EU draws budget battle lines
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - When the European Union unveils its long-term spending proposals next week, it will kick off the...
Trump floats 15 to 20% blanket tariff on trading partners
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was considering imposing a 15 or 20 percent blanket...
China’s economy likely grew 5.2% in Q2 despite trade war: AFP poll
Beijing (AFP) - China's economy is expected to have expanded more than five percent in the second quarter thanks to...
US targets attempts to dodge Trump tariffs with China in crosshairs
Washington (AFP) - As President Donald Trump ramps up tariff threats on US trading partners, his administration is taking aim...
Why is Trump lashing out at Brazil?
Sao Paulo (AFP) - US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused...
Global stocks mostly rise, shrugging off US tariff threats
New York (AFP) - Stocks largely rose on Thursday, with London striking a record high and US indices also edging...
Delta offers upbeat outlook on travel demand, lifting shares
New York (AFP) - Shares of Delta Air Lines rocketed higher Thursday after the carrier reported better-than-expected profits and reinstated...
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