Vietnam, US kick off trade talks as Hanoi seeks relief from Trump’s tariffs
Trade-reliant Southeast Asian country is facing a 46 percent levy under Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs.
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Trump administration considers China tariff cuts: Report
White House is considering cutting its tariffs on Chinese imports in a bid to de-escalate tensions, as per news reports.
China’s Xi says tariffs undermine ‘legitimate rights’ of all countries
Chinese leader's remarks come amid renewed hopes of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing.
Trump tariffs mean US Federal Reserve faces “conundrum”
“The tariffs are stagflationary, so slower growth and higher inflation.”
Spotify down for thousands of users worldwide
The audio streaming giant denies allegations of a security breach
Beijing pauses Boeing orders as trade war escalates
Boeing’s setback boosts competitiveness for rivals Airbus and COMAC in China.
Mark Zuckerberg back in US court amid push to break up Meta
The last time the US Federal Trade Commission broke up a major corporation was AT&T, more than four decades ago.
Trump moves closer to semiconductor tariffs, floats pause on auto duties
US president says he is looking at offering relief to automakers as they adjust their supply chains.
Nvidia commits to $500bn AI server production in the US
The chipmaker is the latest tech firm to announce plans to bring jobs to the United States.
Can China use US debt in its tariff war against Trump?
China is the second largest holder of US debt and could, theoretically, dump it to devalue the dollar.
US consumer sentiment tumbles as trade war fears grow
Expectations of rising unemployment hit the highest level since 2009.
Did Donald Trump impose ‘the largest tax hike in our lifetime’?
Tariffs act as a tax on imports, raising prices for consumers. They might be the highest since 1951.
Trump’s tariffs in Asia “much more draconian” than expected
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US stock market sinks lower after wild swings over Trump’s tariff plans
President Trump threatens additional 50 percent tariff on China, as Beijing pledges to fight trade salvoes 'to the end'.
Global markets in freefall as Trump digs in on tariff ‘medicine’
US president brushes off market turmoil as panicked investors extend massive sell-off.
‘Worse than worst-case scenario’: Trump’s tariffs send markets reeling
Scale of US president's tariff plans takes investors by surprise, sending stock markets tumbling.
Are US car plants being built at record rates, as Trump claims?
Trump claimed auto plant growth, but evidence shows reallocations at existing facilities rather than new constructions.
Nintendo set to unveil Switch 2, follow-up to megahit game console
Japanese gaming giant expected to reveal release date, price and other key details in live presentation on Wednesday.
As the US and China lock horns, Malaysia hopes to harness an AI revolution
The Southeast Asian country is betting big on tech as it sits out the rivalry between Washington and Beijing.
Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on cars, ramping up trade war
US president's announcement prompts swift backlash from trading partners, including the European Union, Canada and Japan