The U.S. and the European Union are in a showdown over trade
FRANKFURT, Germany — Top officials at the European Union’s executive commission say they’re pushing hard for a trade deal with the Trump administration to avoid a 50%…
Gulf states, China take centre stage at summit of Southeast Asian nations | International Trade News
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), China and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to “chart a unified and collective path towards a…
China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties | News
Foreign minister Wang Yi is meeting top diplomats from 11 Pacific nations in the Chinese city of Xiamen.China is hosting a high-level meeting with 11…
Germany’s DAX hits a new high as Trump expresses optimism on US-EU trade talks
By Tina Teng Published on 28/05/2025 - 7:29 GMT+2ADVERTISEMENTEuropean stock markets extended their rally for a second consecutive trading day on Tuesday as concerns over escalating…
Why are the US and EU struggling to reach a trade deal? | Business and Economy News
US President Donald Trump has backed away — for now — from imposing steep levies on the European Union, two days after he threatened the…
Volvo to cut 3,000 jobs amid trade uncertainty | Business and Economy
The layoffs come days after US President Donald Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.Swedish automaker Volvo is set to cut 3,000 white-collar jobs…
ECB’s Lagarde says euro could be viable alternative to US dollar | International Trade
ECB President Christine Lagarde argues the US economic policy shifts have created inroads for the euro to the standard currency for future global trade.The euro…
Trump rows back tariff threat to agree EU trade-talk extension | Trade War News
US president continues to fuel global economic uncertainty with erratic trade policy.United States President Donald Trump has backed away from launching a trade war with…
Letters: Dodgers should honor Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> It would be nice if the Dodgers could schedule a special day to honor Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor, giving fans and teammates…
EU vows to defend interests after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs | Trade War News
EU official says a trade deal ‘must be guided by mutual respect, not threats’ after the US president says talks with the bloc are ‘going…
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU, 25% on Apple, ratcheting up trade war | Trade War News
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50-percent tariff on all imports from the European Union and 25-percent on Apple products unless iPhones are made…
Ramaphosa fails to rebut Trump’s false ‘white genocide’ narrative | International Trade
NewsFeedSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Donald Trump in a bid to reset US ties. But critics say he missed a key chance to counter…
China and the Philippines trade accusations over ship collision | Newsfeed
NewsFeedA Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippines government ship near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The Philippines accused China of…
Ghana: New Rules Shake Gold Trade
Ghana wants to optimize the benefits from its largely anarchical artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector. For this reason, Africa’s largest gold producer—and the sixth…
UK foreign secretary slams Israel’s war on Gaza as trade deal paused | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeedUK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed the Israeli government for expanding its war on Gaza, calling comments made by its government as ‘repellent’ and ‘monstrous’.…
UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war | Israel-Palestine conflict News
It also imposes new sanctions, targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.The British government says it will suspend new free trade negotiations with…
South Korea to hold trade talks with the U.S. this week over tariff concerns
South Korean trade officials will meet with their American counterparts in Washington this week for technical discussions centered around tariffs, Seoul's Trade Ministry said Tuesday.…
UK in better place on trade than any other country
The UK is now in a better place on trade "than any other country in the world", the chancellor has claimed.Rachel Reeves said Britain's economic…
China’s industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions | International Trade News
Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump’s tariffs.China’s industrial output and retail sales growth have slowed amid…
Jake Paul, Julio César Chávez Jr. trade jabs ahead of bout
One of Jake Paul’s nicknames is the “Problem Child,” but that nickname could just as easily fit Julio César Chávez Jr.After becoming World Boxing Council…