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Last updated: 2025-07-18

Brazil’s Lula Condemns Trump’s Tariff Threat as Unacceptable Pressure

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has described a recent letter from United States President Donald Trump regarding proposed tariffs as un...

Trump Sets 50-Day Deadline for Russia to Reach Agreement on Ukraine

President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose what he described as "very powerful tariffs" on Russia if an agreement to end ...

Trump Announces Forthcoming Trade-Related Updates Involving Multiple Countries

United States President Donald Trump has indicated that he will deliver new trade-related announcements on Wednesday, involving several nations. In a ...

Several Countries Announce New Trade Talks with the United States

Multiple countries, including South Korea and Japan, have indicated their intention to continue negotiations with the United States in an effort to se...

Uk and us may cut tariffs after trump’s global trade war

Honestly, I’m so sick of all this trade war bullshit. Trump slaps tariffs on everyone, and then suddenly we’re all supposed to cheer because the UK an...

Us-eu trade agreement after brexit: what a mess?

Honestly, has anyone figured out what the hell is really going on with this US-EU trade crap after the UK bailed from the EU? I mean, I get that the B...

Nintendo switch 2 us pre-orders delayed over tariffs

So Nintendo is holding off on opening Switch 2 pre-orders in the US because they’re worried about tariffs screwing up their profits before the April 2...

EU Receives New Trade Agreement Proposal from United States – Calls for Swift Resolution from Merz and Macron

The European Union has been presented with a new draft proposal for a trade agreement from the United States. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Fre...

Investing in ai stocks with tariffs and chip shortages

I’m getting real tired of hearing about how "unstoppable" AI stocks are, like everyone is going to strike gold by picking the next Nvidia or AMD. But ...

Trump Open to Extending Deadline for Trade Agreements

President Donald Trump has indicated that he is prepared to postpone the deadline for finalizing trade agreements with other countries before implemen...

Bundesbank Warns Trade War Could Lead to Economic Downturn

The German central bank, Bundesbank, has cautioned that an ongoing trade dispute initiated by United States President Donald Trump could result in two...

Merz: Europe Aims to Increase Independence from China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has stated in an interview with CNN that Europe is working towards reducing its reliance on China. The comments came ...

Trump Expresses Interest in Trade Agreement with Germany

On Thursday, President Donald Trump welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the Oval Office for discussions. During their meeting, President Trum...

Trade Disputes Pose Greater Challenge Than Covid-19 for Central Banks in Emerging Markets, Says IMF Official

Trade tensions present a more significant risk to central banks in developing economies than the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Gita Gopinath, First ...

Trump Describes Xi Jinping as a Tough Negotiator

United States President Donald Trump has described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a formidable negotiator, noting the challenges involved in reaching...

Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports

President Donald Trump has intensified the ongoing trade dispute by raising tariffs on imported steel and aluminium to 50 percent. The increased tarif...

New Customs Meeting Scheduled Between EU and US

The European Union's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, is set to hold discussions with his American counterpart, Jamieson Greer, in Paris on Wednesday. Acc...

EU Criticizes U.S. Decision to Double Steel Tariffs, Citing Impact on Trade Negotiations

The European Union has expressed strong concern over the United States' recent announcement to increase tariffs on imported steel from 25 percent to 5...

EU Expresses Regret Over US Plans to Increase Steel Tariffs

The European Commission has voiced strong regret regarding the United States' intention to raise tariffs on imported steel and aluminium from 25 perce...

Trump Announces Plan to Increase Steel Tariffs to 50 Percent

During a speech to steelworkers in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump stated his intention to raise tariffs on imported steel from 25 ...

Inflation Continues to Decline in the United States

Inflation rates in the United States have continued to decrease, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. The annual increase in co...

Us companies dodging tariffs by storing gold in america

So apparently some big US companies have been importing gold and just storing it here to get around tariffs and other taxes on keeping it overseas. I ...

EU Seeks to Prevent Trade Dispute with United States

The European Union has expressed its intention to avoid a trade conflict with the United States following recent court rulings in the US that found ce...

US Stock Market Gains Moderate Following Court Decision on Tariffs

Gains on US stock markets slowed on Thursday after a higher court reinstated tariffs from "Liberation Day," pending the outcome of an appeal by Presid...

Appeals Court Reinstates Trump-Era Tariffs During Ongoing Legal Review

A court has decided to temporarily restore tariffs introduced under President Donald Trump's administration while an appeal is underway regarding a pr...

Wall Street Rises Following Court Ruling on Tariffs

U.S. stock markets opened higher on Thursday, following a decision by the United States Court of International Trade that found the Trump administrati...

Hong Kong Welcomes US Court Ruling Against President Trump's Tariffs

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, has expressed approval following a decision by the United States Federal Trade Court to halt President Don...

Støre Responds to Trump’s Tariff Announcement: "That Is His Approach"

On Monday, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended a Nordic summit in Finland. Speaking to NRK, Støre addressed the recent decision by U.S....

Stock Markets Rise Following President Trump's Decision to Delay Tariffs on Europe

Major European stock markets, including the Oslo Stock Exchange, opened higher on Monday after President Donald Trump announced a postponement of plan...

EU Trade Chief Responds to President Trump's Proposed Tariffs, Seeks Agreement with United States

The European Union's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, has stated that the EU will pursue efforts to establish a tariff agreement with the United St...

Trump States He Is Not Seeking a Tariff Agreement with the EU, Maintains 50 Percent Tariff Proposal

President Donald Trump has announced that he is not pursuing a tariff agreement with the European Union. Instead, he indicated that the United States ...

Wall Street Shares Decline Following President Trump's Proposal of EU Tariffs

Major stock indices on Wall Street opened lower, with declines ranging from 0.8 to 1.6 percent, after President Donald Trump announced his recommendat...

European Stock Markets Decline Sharply Following Announcement of New US Tariffs

Major European stock indices experienced significant declines, with losses approaching 3 percent, after US President Donald Trump announced plans to i...

President Trump to Visit Canada for G7 Summit in June

The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will travel to Canada next month to participate in the upcoming G7 summit.

Trump policies and why us investment looks riskier now

Let’s not sugarcoat it: since Trump swaggered into the White House, it’s been a rollercoaster for anyone with cash tied up in the US. Yeah, he talked ...

J.D. Vance and Mark Carney Hold Trade Talks in Rome

United States Vice President J.D. Vance met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Rome on Sunday to address issues related to fair trade and to ...

Japan’s Economy Contracts by 0.2 Percent

Japan’s gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to official figures. This preliminary result ...

China Adjusts Tariffs on American Goods Effective Wednesday

China will reduce tariffs on American products to 10 percent for a period of 90 days starting Wednesday, as confirmed by the Chinese Ministry of Finan...

Chief Economist: Toll Suspension Between the US and China Likely to Be Extended

On Monday, China and the United States announced an agreement to reduce tariffs on each other for a period of 90 days. Kjersti Haugland, the chief eco...

Trump: Trade Agreement with China Excludes Cars, Steel, and Pharmaceuticals

Donald Trump has stated that the recent trade agreement with China does not include tariffs on automobiles, steel, aluminum, or pharmaceuticals. Over ...

USA Expresses Optimism Following Trade Talks with China

The United States has conveyed a sense of optimism regarding the outcome of recent trade discussions with China, which took place on Sunday. This sent...

Trade Talks Between China and the United States Resume on Sunday

Trade discussions between the United States and China in Geneva concluded for the day and are set to continue on Sunday. The Chinese delegation is hea...

US and China Engage in Trade Talks in Geneva

High-ranking officials from the United States and China are convening today in Geneva in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing trade conflict between t...

The White House Clarifies Trump's Comments on China Tariffs

On Friday, President Donald Trump suggested that reducing tariffs on Chinese imports from 145 percent to 80 percent seemed appropriate. However, the W...

Trump Proposes Reducing Tariffs on China from 145% to 80%

President Donald Trump has suggested a reduction in the tariffs imposed on Chinese imports, proposing a new rate of 80 percent. This announcement come...

UK and India Reach Agreement on Free Trade Deal

The governments of the United Kingdom and India have announced a consensus on a free trade agreement, according to a statement from the London adminis...

Mattel Announces Potential Price Increases in the U.S. Due to Tariffs

Toy manufacturer Mattel, known for its popular products such as Barbie dolls, Hot Wheels cars, and Uno card games, has indicated that it may raise pri...

Ford Warns of Billion-Dollar Loss

The American automotive manufacturer Ford has projected an adjusted operating loss of $1.5 billion for the current year, attributing this downturn to ...

Australia Responds to Trump's Tariff Warning on Foreign Films

On Monday, the Australian government expressed its strong support for the film industry in light of a recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Tru...

Rubio: China Open to Dialogue

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that Chinese officials are willing to engage in discussions. On Friday, China's Ministry of Commerce...

Strong Quarter for Amazon

The American e-commerce giant Amazon reported a 9 percent increase in revenue for the last quarter compared to the same period last year. However, the...

USA Ready to Collaborate with Canada on Increased Production in North America

The Trump administration has expressed its willingness to work alongside Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to U.S. Trade Re...

Trump on the Economy: "This Will Take Time"

On Wednesday, it was reported that the U.S. economy has contracted for the first time in three years, with the gross domestic product (GDP) declining ...

USA: Reductions in Tariffs for Automobile Manufacturers

President Donald Trump has announced reductions in tariffs for American automobile manufacturers. This announcement was made during a rally in Michiga...

USA Congratulates Carney on Election Victory

The United States extended its congratulations to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on his election victory, as reported by AFP on Tuesday evening. ...

Trump Administration Clashes with Amazon

The Trump administration has taken a strong stance against the technology and retail giant Amazon. Reports suggest that the company intended to demons...

Developing Countries Should Not Delay Trade Agreements with the U.S.

The World Bank has emphasized the need for swift action from developing nations in light of the United States' tariff plans. According to the institut...

Trump Claims He Has Discussed Tariffs with Xi

In a recent interview with Time magazine, President Donald Trump stated that he has engaged in discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding...

EU Still Far from Trade Agreement with the US, Says French Minister

The European Union and the United States remain significantly apart in negotiations regarding a tariff agreement, according to France's Minister of Ec...

Søreide on Støre's Meeting with Trump: – It Was Crucial for the Government to Be Clear

Ine Eriksen Søreide expressed that the interaction between Norway's Prime Minister and the President of the United States appeared positive during the...

Stoltenberg on Trump: – Tariffs Benefit No One

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg has articulated Norway's position regarding tariffs, emphasizing that they are not advantageous for any party involv...

Trump on Tariff Rates: Suggests Norway Could Contribute More

In response to a question regarding the potential reduction of the 15 percent tariff rate imposed on Norway, President Donald Trump remarked on the co...

Surprising Decline in South Korea's Economy

South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1 percent in the first quarter, as reported by the country's central bank. This downturn comes at a...

Twelve States Sue Trump Administration Over Tariff Policy

Twelve states in the United States have initiated legal action against the Trump administration in a trade court, seeking to halt the president's tari...

Stoltenberg to Discuss Various Issues with President Trump

Norwegian Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg met with Kevin Hassett, the economic advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington on Wednesday. T...

Trump: No Plans to Dismiss Powell

Following previous expressions of dissatisfaction with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump has stated that he does not inte...

Trump Prepared to Negotiate Tariffs with China

President Donald Trump has stated that if China does not agree to a trade deal, the United States will set the terms. He expressed to reporters his in...

IMF Predicts Slower Growth and Warns of Financial Instability Following Trump's Tariffs

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a warning that the recent increase in tariffs by the United States, along with retaliatory measures f...

Record High Gold Prices

The price of gold has surpassed $3,500 per ounce for the first time in history, marking a significant increase of 50 percent over the past year. This ...

India Implements Temporary "Protective Duty" on Certain Steel Imports

India has announced the introduction of a temporary "protective duty" on select steel products for a duration of 200 days. This duty, set at 12 percen...

US Vice President Visits India for Trade Discussions

The visit by the Vice President of the United States comes two months after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to the U.S., where he engaged i...

South Korea to Engage in Trade Talks with the United States on Thursday

South Korea's Finance Minister and Minister of Industry are scheduled to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative...

Meloni Optimistic About Trade Agreement with the U.S.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Thursday. Following their discussion, M...

IMF Predicts Global Economy Will Avoid Recession

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has indicated that the global economy is likely to evade a recession, despite the impact of new tariffs imposed ...

President Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

On Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed his dissatisfaction with Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve. In a post on Truth Social, Tru...

China's Xi Aims to Strengthen Cooperation with Cambodia

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cambodia on Thursday, seeking to enhance regional trade relations in response to the high tariffs imposed by t...

TSMC Reports Higher-than-Expected Profit Growth

The Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC has reported a 60 percent increase in profit for the first quarter of this year compared to the same per...

Temu and Shein to Increase Prices in the U.S.

The Chinese e-commerce companies Temu and Shein have announced that they will be raising prices for their American customers starting next week, accor...

Stock Market Opens Lower – Declines by 0.5 Percent

This week has seen a slight easing of tensions in the global stock markets following significant declines experienced last week. The fluctuations in t...

Oslo Stock Exchange Opens 0.5 Percent Higher

On Monday, the Oslo Stock Exchange experienced a rise of 1.9 percent, following the announcement from the United States regarding several new exemptio...

American Businesses Sue Trump Administration

A coalition of American businesses has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, as reported by CNBC. The plaintiffs are seeking to prevent the ...

Støre: Positive Discussion with Meloni

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today in Rome. Following their meeting, Støre described the c...

Oslo Børs Rises Following Announcement on Tariff Exemptions

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange experienced a significant increase of 1.92 percent on Monday. This uptick followed an announcement made late...

Wall Street Opens Higher

Major indices on Wall Street experienced an upward trend at the start of trading on Monday. The Nasdaq Composite Index rose by more than 2%, following...

OPEC Lowers Oil Demand Growth Forecast

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has revised its forecast for oil demand growth, attributing the change to the impact of t...

Oslo Stock Exchange Rises 1.9 Percent at Opening

The fluctuations observed on the stock market last week continue into Monday, following an announcement made by the President of the United States, Do...

Trump Confirms No Exemption for Smartphones from Tariffs

President Donald Trump has announced that there will be no exemptions from tariffs for smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices. This stat...

Financial Editor: Trump Forces Businesses to Pause

Earlier this week, President Donald Trump raised tariffs on imports from China to 125 percent while simultaneously implementing a tariff freeze for 75...

Bloomberg: Smartphones Exempt from US Tariffs

Smartphones, computers, and various other electronic devices will be exempt from the new tariff rates imposed by the United States on imports from Chi...

NHO on American Tariffs: Norway is Also Important to the USA

Idar Kreutzer, the area director of the Norwegian Business Association (NHO), emphasized the need for Norway to demonstrate its significance to the Un...

Wall Street Closes with Gains

On Friday, Wall Street experienced a positive close, with the S&P 500 index rising by 1.81 percent. The Nasdaq, which is heavily weighted towards tech...

Oslo Børs Closes Higher on Friday

The main index of the Oslo Stock Exchange concluded the trading session on Friday with an increase of 0.45 percent. This week has been marked by volat...

Dollar Weakens to Lowest Level in Over Three Years

The U.S. dollar has experienced a significant decline following China's decision to raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% on Friday. As a r...

China Raises Tariffs on American Goods from 84% to 125%

In a retaliatory move, China has announced an increase in tariffs on American products, raising the rate from 84% to 125%, according to the Ministry o...

Democrats Accuse Trump of Market Manipulation Following Stock Market Turmoil

In the wake of significant fluctuations in global stock markets, members of the House Financial Services Committee from the Democratic Party have voic...

White House Reports Tariffs on China Now Reach 145 Percent

The White House has announced that the effective tariff rate on imports from China has now reached approximately 145 percent, as reported by CNBC. Thi...

Nasdaq Index Continues Its Decline

The Nasdaq index on the New York Stock Exchange has experienced a significant drop, falling by 4.41% as of 5:30 PM, according to CNBC reports. By 5:50...

Record Surge on Taiwan Stock Exchange Following Tariff Suspension

The Taiwan stock market experienced a remarkable increase of 9.3 percent, marking a record high, following the announcement of a tariff suspension by ...

Japanese Stock Market Sees Significant Gains

The Nikkei index in Japan has experienced a notable increase of 3.8 percent following an announcement from President Trump regarding a temporary suspe...

90-Day Tariff Suspension Excludes Mexico and Canada

Officials from the White House have clarified that the recently announced 90-day suspension of tariffs does not apply to Mexico and Canada, according ...