Business and Economy
Canada imposing 25% tariff on some US auto imports
AFP - 7m ago
Canada said it would impose a 25 percent tariff on tens of thousands of vehicles imported from the United States, …
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Trump defiant as tariffs send world markets into panic
AFP - 45m ago
Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's …
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Penguin memes take flight after Trump tariffs remote island
AFP - 55m ago
Donald Trump's tariffs have become a black and white issue on social media, where penguin memes have gone viral after he …
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Macron calls for suspension of investment in US until tariffs clarified
AFP - 1h ago
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a suspension of investment in the United States until Donald …
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Stellantis pausing some Canada, Mexico production over Trump auto tariffs
AFP - 2h ago
Auto giant Stellantis said Thursday it was pausing production at some plants in Canada and Mexico, a major disruption …
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US tariffs could push up inflation, slow growth: Fed official
AFP - 2h ago
The trade uncertainty fueled by recent tariffs will likely raise the risks of higher inflation and slower growth, and …
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Mexico president welcomes being left off Trump's tariffs list
AFP - 2h ago
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, the United States' top trading partner, on Thursday welcomed her country's …
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Zuckerberg repeats Trump visits in bid to settle antitrust case
AFP - 3h ago
Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has made repeated visits to the White House as he tries to persuade US President Donald Trump …
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Wall St leads rout as world reels from Trump tariffs
AFP - 1h ago
Wall Street led a global markets bloodbath Thursday as countries around the world reeled from President Donald Trump's …
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Trump's trade math baffles economists
AFP - 1h ago
Trade economists were scratching their heads on Thursday at the formula used by the White House to measure trade …
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'Everyone worried' by Trump tariffs in France's champagne region
AFP - 1h ago
With the United States the largest export market for champagne, producers of France's leading sparkling wine had little …
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UK avoids worst US tariffs post-Brexit, but no celebrations
AFP - 4h ago
More than four years after the UK's withdrawal from the European Union became effective, Britain has escaped harsher US …
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Lesotho, Africa's 'kingdom in the sky' jolted by Trump
AFP - 4h ago
US President Donald Trump in March ridiculed Lesotho as a place "nobody has ever heard of" and then this week hit the …
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How Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs will impact China
AFP - 5h ago
US President Donald Trump has slapped punishing new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, deepening a trade war between …
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Trump tariffs hammer global stocks, dollar and oil
AFP - 1h ago
Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest worldwide tariff salvo fanned a …
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Authors hold London protest against Meta for 'stealing' work to train AI
AFP - 11m ago
Around 100 authors on Thursday protested outside the London headquarters of Meta, accusing the US tech giant of …
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Mexico president welcomes being left off Trump's new tariffs list
AFP - 3h ago
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, the United States' top trading partner, on Thursday welcomed her country's …
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Lesotho hardest hit as new US tariffs rattle Africa
AFP - 1h ago
The small African kingdom of Lesotho feared the worst for its textile industry Thursday after US President Donald Trump …
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US trade gap narrows in February ahead of bulk of Trump tariffs
AFP - 8h ago
The US trade deficit narrowed in February, according to government data released Thursday that was collected before …
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Stocks, dollar and oil sink as gold hits high on Trump tariffs
AFP - 2h ago
Stock markets and the dollar tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo against countries …
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Countries eye trade talks as Trump tariff blitz roils markets
AFP - 10m ago
Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door …
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Taiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable'
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump's tariffs were "highly unreasonable" and the government planned to start "serious …
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Trump says US to emerge 'stronger' as markets tumble over tariffs
AFP - 7h ago
President Donald Trump acknowledged the shock brought by his tariffs onslaught Thursday, but said the US economy would …
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Iconic Paris hotel Lutetia taken over by Mandarin Oriental
AFP - 2h ago
The historic Lutetia hotel in Paris, occupied by the Nazis during World War II and after liberation serving as a welcome …
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'Shocking': US tariffs worse than feared for Vietnamese exporters
AFP - 4h ago
At a garment factory in Ho Chi Minh City that exports T-shirts and underwear to the United States, staff were alarmed by …
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Tesla sales fall again in Germany amid Musk backlash
AFP - 1h ago
Tesla sales plunged again in Germany last month even as the broader electric car market rebounded, data showed Thursday, …
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US trade partners eye talks after Trump tariff blitz
AFP - 1h ago
Major US trade partners pilloried US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught on Thursday, but left the door …
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Dollar, stocks sink as gold hits high on Trump tariffs
AFP - 1h ago
The dollar and equity markets tumbled Thursday after President Donald Trump's latest tariffs salvo against countries …
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India eyes opportunity despite Trump tariffs hit
AFP - 2h ago
India reacted cautiously on Thursday to US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, with the government saying it was …
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Germany slams Trump tariffs, US tech titans in crosshairs
AFP - 7h ago
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday slammed sweeping new US tariffs as "fundamentally wrong" as Berlin warned that …
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Trump tariff blitz sparks retaliation threats, economic fears
AFP - 1h ago
Countries vowed Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught but left the door open to …
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Trump's tariffs sting Asian giants, including US allies
AFP - 6h ago
Asia's manufacturing powerhouses were desperately seeking talks with Washington on Thursday after Donald Trump announced …
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India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
AFP - 20m ago
India said Thursday it was "examining the implications" of sweeping US tariffs, saying it was eyeing "opportunities" …
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Trump tariffs spark fears for Asian jobs, exporting sectors
AFP - 7h ago
Across Asia, factory workers, directors, trade associations and analysts voiced concern Thursday that US President …
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Stocks and dollar sink, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war
AFP - 2h ago
Equity markets tumbled Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners …
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Nintendo Switch 2 sparks excitement despite high price
AFP - 7h ago
Nintendo fans excited over the upcoming Switch console said Thursday they were disappointed by the high price tag, as US …
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China vows 'countermeasures' to sweeping new US tariffs
AFP - 5h ago
China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing "countermeasures" to protect …
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US's Asia-Pacific allies stung by Trump tariffs
AFP - 1h ago
China vowed "countermeasures" to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on Thursday but elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region US …
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Trump jolts allies, foes and markets with tariff blitz
AFP - 2h ago
Countries vowed on Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open …
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France says EU to target US online services after Trump tariffs
AFP - 8m ago
The European Union is "ready for a trade war" with the United States and plans to "attack online services" in response …
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Europe hits out at Trump tariffs, keeps door open for talks
AFP - 23m ago
European leaders hit out Thursday against sweeping new US tariffs, with the EU saying it was ready to respond with …
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Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war
AFP - 54m ago
Equity markets tumbled Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners …
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EU to target US online services after Trump tariffs: France
AFP - 1h ago
The European Union is "ready for a trade war" with the United States and plans to "attack online services" in response …
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Livestock theft is central to jihadist economy in west Africa
AFP - 3h ago
Musa was asleep in the village of Dusuman in northeast Nigeria when he was awoken by a sharp burst of gunfire and Boko …
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Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
AFP - 3h ago
US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies …
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Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules
AFP - 7h ago
Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may …
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China says opposes new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'
AFP - 4h ago
China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports and vowed "countermeasures to …
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Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs
AFP - 22m ago
US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous global trade war Wednesday as he slapped 10 percent tariffs on …
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Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs
AFP - 2h ago
After weeks of anticipation, US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners Wednesday, …
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US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs
AFP - 8h ago
President Donald Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday was widely panned by US business lobbying groups, who voiced …
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Nintendo to launch Switch 2 console on June 5
AFP - 7h ago
Nintendo's new Switch console will be launched on June 5, the Japanese video game giant said Wednesday, starting the …
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Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
AFP - 4h ago
Global financial markets were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China …
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Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuits weeks after $50mn ruling
AFP - 1h ago
Starbucks was facing two new lawsuits over spilled hot drinks Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee …
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Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
AFP - 6h ago
European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, …
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'Shenmue' voted most influential video game ever in UK poll
AFP - 6h ago
The 1999 action game "Shenmue" was on Thursday named the most influential video game of all time following a survey …
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New coal capacity hit 20-year low in 2024: report
AFP - 6h ago
The world added the smallest amount of new coal capacity in two decades last year, a report said Thursday, but use of …
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'A little tough love': Top quotes from Trump tariff talk
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, sending fears of a trade war ricocheting …
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US tariffs take aim everywhere, including uninhabited islands
Apr 02 2025
The world's remotest corners couldn't hide from US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught Wednesday -- even …
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US stocks end up, but volatility ahead after latest Trump tariffs
Apr 02 2025
Wall Street stocks finished higher Wednesday following a volatile session ahead of US President Donald Trump's latest …
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Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a raft of punishing tariffs targeting countries around the world …
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Tesla sales slump as pressure piles on Musk
Apr 02 2025
Tesla's worldwide sales tumbled in the first quarter, piling further pressure on CEO Elon Musk who faces a growing …
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Trump unveils sweeping 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs targeting countries around the world, …
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Boeing chief reports progress to Senate panel after 'serious missteps'
Apr 02 2025
The head of Boeing acknowledged to lawmakers Wednesday that it made "serious missteps in recent years" while insisting …
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Is Musk's political career descending to Earth?
Apr 02 2025
Elon Musk's rise as President Donald Trump's all-powerful wingman was as rapid and unstoppable as one of his SpaceX …
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On Mexico-US border, Trump's 'Liberation Day' brings fears for future
Apr 02 2025
As dawn broke over the Mexican-US border on US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," Raul Hernandez steered his …
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Starbucks faces new hot spill lawsuit weeks after $50mn ruling
Apr 02 2025
Starbucks was facing another lawsuit over a spilled hot drink Wednesday, just weeks after a court ordered the coffee …
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Greece to spend 25 bn euros in 'drastic' defence overhaul: PM
Apr 02 2025
Greece will spend 25 billion euros ($27 billion) through to 2036 in the "most drastic" defence overhaul in its modern …
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Trump to unveil 'Liberation Day' tariffs as world braces
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump geared up to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday in a move that …
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US stocks advance ahead of looming Trump tariffs
Apr 02 2025
Wall Street stocks rose ahead of US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of tariffs, while European stocks ended the day …
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Tesla first quarter sales sink amid anger over Musk politics
Apr 02 2025
Tesla reported a 13 percent drop in first quarter auto sales Wednesday amid lower production during factory upgrades and …
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US, European stocks fall as looming Trump tariffs raise fears
Apr 02 2025
US and European stock markets fell Wednesday as investors fretted over what shape US President Donald Trump's fresh wave …
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Nintendo says Switch 2 console to be launched on June 5
Apr 02 2025
Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, …
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Trump set to unleash 'Liberation Day' tariffs
Apr 02 2025
US President Donald Trump is poised to unveil sweeping new "Liberation Day" tariffs on Wednesday, but kept the world …
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Deutsche Bank asset manager DWS fined 25 mn euros for 'greenwashing'
Apr 02 2025
Deutsche Bank's asset management arm DWS was hit Wednesday with a 25-million-euro ($27-million) fine over misleading …
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Nigerian president sacks board of state oil company
Apr 02 2025
President Bola Tinubu dismissed the entire leadership of Nigeria's state-run oil company Wednesday, naming a former …
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UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
Apr 02 2025
New rules came into force Wednesday requiring European visitors to the UK to buy an online entry permit as the …
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Heathrow 'warned about power supply' days before shutdown
Apr 02 2025
Heathrow airport was warned about its power supply in the days before the entire hub was shut down due to an outage that …
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Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Apr 02 2025
Stock markets diverged Wednesday as investors fretted over what shape US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of tariffs …
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Swedish insurer drops $160 mn Tesla stake over labour rights
Apr 02 2025
Swedish insurance company Folksam said Wednesday it had given up its $160 million stake in Tesla due to the electric …
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'Give me a break': Trump tariffs threaten Japan auto sector
Apr 02 2025
Business was already tough for auto parts maker Asahi Tekko, but with US car tariffs due to bite this week its president …
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Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Apr 02 2025
Asian markets edged up Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, though …
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Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console
Apr 02 2025
Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, …
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Nintendo's megahit Switch console: what to know
Apr 02 2025
Gaming giant Nintendo is set to unveil the successor to its phenomenally popular Switch console on Wednesday.
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GM leads first quarter US auto sales as tariffs loom
Apr 02 2025
General Motors led US vehicle sales in the first quarter, according to company reports Tuesday, as the industry braces …
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Boeing chief to acknowledge 'serious missteps' at US Senate hearing
Apr 01 2025
The head of US aerospace giant Boeing will on Wednesday tell senators that the company has made "serious missteps in …
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Stock markets mostly advance ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
Apr 01 2025
Global stock markets mostly rose Tuesday on a quiet day of trading ahead of US President Donald Trump's widely-touted …
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Tesla sales tumble in Europe in the first quarter
Apr 01 2025
Tesla sales kept falling in March in many European markets as it suffered from a double blow of boycotts against the …
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No 'eye for an eye' approach to US tariffs: Mexico
Apr 01 2025
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday there will be no "eye for an eye" approach as the country braces for …
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Trump 'perfecting' new tariffs as nervous world braces
Apr 01 2025
US President Donald Trump kept the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as he made final preparations for a …
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US seeks death penalty for accused killer of insurance CEO
Apr 01 2025
US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday asked federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who …
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Trump puts world on edge as 'Liberation Day' tariffs loom
Apr 01 2025
Donald Trump had the world's leading economies on edge Tuesday as the US president prepared to unveil a promised raft of …
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Stock markets advance ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
Apr 01 2025
Global stock markets rose Tuesday as investors hoped that a fresh round of global trade tariffs from US President Donald …
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UK vows £20 million to boost drone and 'flying taxi' services
Apr 01 2025
The UK government said Tuesday it had pledged £20 million ($25.8 million) to help commercial drone services and "flying …
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Ford's US auto sales dip in first quarter as tariffs loom
Apr 01 2025
Auto giant Ford reported a slight drop in first quarter US sales Tuesday, while investors await details of President …
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Stock markets split ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
Apr 01 2025
Wall Street dipped but European and Asian stock markets rose Tuesday as investors waited nervously for a fresh round of …
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UK Supreme Court opens car loans hearing as banks risk huge bill
Apr 01 2025
The UK's highest court on Tuesday began a hearing to determine whether controversial car loans were unlawful, in a case …
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Trump signs executive order targeting ticket scalping
Apr 01 2025
With American entertainer Kid Rock at his side, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday clamping down …
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Chinese developer under scrutiny over Bangkok tower quake collapse
Apr 01 2025
A Chinese construction company is facing questions over the deadly collapse of a Bangkok skyscraper -- the only major …
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Stock markets rise ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
Apr 01 2025
Asian and European stock markets advanced Tuesday, clawing back some of the recent hefty losses, as traders hoped for …
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Facing US tariffs, Canadians hunt for business in Europe
Apr 01 2025
With his small steel mill facing hefty US tariffs, Canadian businessman Chris Wyatt is hunting for new European …
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Carmakers face doubts and jolts over US tariffs
Apr 01 2025
Raise prices or cut into their margins, open or close factories: carmakers must soon make major decisions as the United …
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World economies brace for Trump tariffs deadline
Apr 01 2025
US trading partners scrambled Tuesday to prepare for the latest raft of Donald Trump tariffs, after the US president …
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