Asian markets drop as Trump’s tariff deadline looms
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets fell Monday as countries fought to hammer out trade deals days before Donald ...
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Tag: tariffs
US tariffs to kick in Aug 1, barring trade deals
Washington (AFP) - US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union ...
BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs, condemn strikes on Iran
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) - BRICS leaders at a summit on Sunday took aim at US President Donald Trump's ...
US tariffs to kick in Aug 1 barring trade deals: Treasury Secretary
Washington (AFP) - US tariffs will kick in on August 1 if trading partners from Taiwan to the European Union ...
BRICS gather in Rio as Trump tariff wars loom
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) (AFP) - BRICS leaders descended on sunny Rio de Janeiro Sunday, ready to issue a dark ...
Stocks, dollar drop as tariff talk dominates
London (AFP) - Stock markets mostly fell while the dollar largely retreated Friday as international tensions over tariffs dominated sentiment. ...
What is the state of play with Trump’s tariffs?
Washington (AFP) - With sweeping tariffs on friend and foe, US President Donald Trump has roiled financial markets and sparked ...
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 ...
US trade deficit widens in May as Trump tariffs fuel uncertainty
Washington (AFP) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in May, with both imports and exports declining as ...
In US capital, Trump tariffs bite into restaurant profits
Washington (AFP) - Brazilian coffee beans, French champagne and Chinese teas -- drinks are a profit driver for US restaurants, ...
We bring the world economy to you. Get the latest news and insights on the global economy, from trade and finance to technology and innovation.