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Trump says to sign order on reciprocal tariffs today or tomorrow
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump committed Wednesday to announcing "reciprocal tariffs" on other countries, saying he could sign...
Trump blames Biden for unexpected uptick in US inflation
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for last month's unexpected acceleration in...
Canadian steel firms face turmoil after US ‘stab in the back’
Toronto (Canada) (AFP) - When Shale Tobe heard President Donald Trump planned to impose tariffs on Canadian steel, a product...
What are reciprocal tariffs and who might be affected?
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump has threatened to broaden his trade war by unveiling reciprocal tariffs Thursday, the...
Global stocks wobble, gold shines as tariff uncertainty looms
London (AFP) - US stock markets wobbled and gold hit fresh highs Tuesday as traders kept a nervous eye on...
Canada, Mexico, EU slam ‘unjustified’ Trump steel tariffs
Paris (AFP) - Canada, Mexico and the EU on Tuesday slammed US President Donald Trump's "unjustified" decision to impose tariffs...
Gucci owner Kering’s annual profit plunges
Paris (AFP) - Gucci owner Kering reported a sharp drop in 2024 earnings on Tuesday, days after parting with its...
World leaders seek elusive AI common ground at Paris summit
Paris (AFP) - World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking...
Trump’s tariff tactics may reshape global trade: analysts
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's use of tariffs as a blunt weapon to extract concessions on everything from...
YouTube, the online video powerhouse, turns 20
San Francisco (AFP) - YouTube has evolved from a dinner party lark 20 years ago into a modern lifestyle staple...
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