Asian traders cheer Trump AI pledge but China tariff woes return
Hong Kong (AFP) - Most Asian markets extended a global rally Wednesday as investors gave a cautious welcome to Donald ...
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Canada vows strong response, Mexico urges calm in face of Trump threats
Ottawa (AFP) - Canada vowed strong pushback while Mexico urged calm on Tuesday in the face of US President Donald ...
Stocks enjoy ‘Trump bump’, but oil slumps
New York (AFP) - Global stock markets climbed on Tuesday as Donald Trump wasted no time in starting his second ...
EU, China warn against trade friction after Trump’s return
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - EU, German and Chinese leaders took turns defending global cooperation in Davos on Tuesday as the ...
Stocks diverge, dollar rallies as Trump gets to work
London (AFP) - European and Asian stock markets diverged Tuesday and the dollar rallied as Donald Trump wasted no time ...
Asian markets swing as Trump revives tariff fears on taking office
Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets saw big fluctuations Tuesday as Donald Trump took office warning he could impose stiff ...
Trump says could impose 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico on Feb 1
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump said Monday he may impose 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico as early ...
Trump vows to ‘tariff and tax’ other countries
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump promised tariffs and taxes on other countries Monday after being sworn in, although ...
Canada vows ‘Trump tax’ on US in response to tariffs: minister
Montreal (AFP) - Americans will be hit by a "Trump tariffs tax" if the US president-elect increases customs duties on ...
US to tighten trade rules to hit low-cost China shipments
Washington (AFP) - The United States unveiled a new rule Friday to tighten an exemption allowing low-value imports to enter ...
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