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Taxes on super rich and tech giants stall under Trump
Paris (AFP) - Global tax plans targeting billionaires and multinational companies are running aground, with the United States torpedoing reforms...
Tokyo leads gains in most Asian markets on trade deal hopes
Hong Kong (AFP) - Tokyo led most Asian markets higher Friday on optimism about a Japan-US trade deal as investors...
China’s manufacturing backbone feels Trump trade war pinch
Zhongshan (China) (AFP) - Sky-high tariffs imposed on China by US President Donald Trump have triggered a slump in factory...
US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships
Washington (AFP) - The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships Thursday, in a bid...
Netflix earnings top forecasts despite economic turmoil
San Francisco (AFP) - Netflix on Thursday reported quarterly earnings slightly better than analysts expected, saying it is staying focused...
Italy’s Meloni seeks EU tariff deal from Trump
Washington (AFP) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, hoping a...
World economy should avoid recession despite tariffs, IMF chief says
Washington (AFP) - The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President...
Trump’s tariff storm a threat to dollar’s dominance?
London (AFP) - As President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the US economy, questions are being asked about how long the...
Turkish central bank raises interest rate to 46 percent
Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's central bank hiked its key interest rate to 46 percent on Thursday after a month of...
ECB cuts rates as Trump tariffs raise fears for eurozone growth
Frankfurt (Germany) (AFP) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday amid fears that US President Donald Trump's...
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