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 ...
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Japan’s sticky problem with Trump, tariffs and rice
Tokyo (AFP) - Donald Trump's insistence that "spoiled" Japan imports more US rice is adding to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ...
Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariff, sets date for copper levy
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump announced a 50-percent tariff Wednesday targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial of the ...
Trump broadens push for tariff deals, unveils 50% Brazil levy
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump announced a 50 percent tariff Wednesday targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial ...
Trump issues more letters to countries in push for tariff deals
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff ...
Markets mixed as Trump flags fresh tariffs, eyes on trade talks
Hong Kong (AFP) - Stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, while keeping an eye ...
Where do trade talks stand in the rush to avert higher US tariffs?
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump has said he will send letters to select trade partners facing tariff hikes ...
Trump says to set 50% copper tariff, no extension to August deadline
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US ...
Trump says ‘no extensions’ to Aug 1 tariff deadline
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would not extend an August 1 deadline for higher US ...
Stocks mark time as Trump postpones tariffs deadline
London (AFP) - Europe eked out small gains but Wall Street was flat Tuesday after President Donald Trump extended his ...
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