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Trump Backs off Mexico Tariffs While Canada Tensions Simmer

This is Beirut, 06/03 19:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was pausing sweeping tariffs recently imposed on Mexican imports after talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, while tensions with Canada continued to simmer amid strong blowback on world markets. Trump said fresh tariffs targeting Mexico would not apply to trade falling under a pact between ...

Global Trade War... Trump's Tariffs Upsetting the World

Maurice Matta, 06/03 11:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In his longest-ever speech before Congress, US President Donald Trump addressed several domestic and foreign issues, calling for the beginning of the “America’s Golden Age” and the strengthening of its sovereignty and independence. He emphasized that the United States “will remain free and independent.” As he delivered his speech, Trump ...

Stocks Rally on Hopes of Chinese Stimulus and Tariff Relief

This is Beirut, 05/03 13:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Markets rallied on Wednesday as investors welcomed China's economic targets and a U.S. official signaled that President Donald Trump could dial down tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Global stocks had tumbled on Tuesday after China, Mexico, and Canada retaliated against U.S. tariffs, and fears grew that Europe could be Trump's next target. There was ...

Trump Vows Further Tariffs for Canada Retaliation

This is Beirut, 04/03 20:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to raise tariffs on Canadian goods further to match retaliation by Ottawa, hours after slamming 25 percent duties on all products from the United States' northern neighbor. "Please explain to Governor Trudeau, of Canada, that when he puts on a Retaliatory Tariff on the U.S., our Reciprocal Tariff will immediately ...

New US Tariffs for Canada and Mexico Take Effect Tuesday

This is Beirut, 04/03 05:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump shut down hopes Monday of an eleventh-hour deal with Canada and Mexico to avert sweeping tariffs, while signing an order to further hike duties on China. Trump had unveiled -- and then paused -- blanket tariffs on imports from major trading partners Canada and Mexico in February, accusing them of failing to stop illegal ...

Trump Says No Room for Canada and Mexico to Avert Tariffs, Hikes China evy

This is Beirut, 03/03 23:28 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump shut down hopes Monday of an eleventh hour deal with Canada and Mexico to avert sweeping tariffs, while signing an order to hike duties on China. Trump had unveiled -- and then paused -- blanket tariffs on imports from major trading partners Canada and Mexico in February, accusing them of failing to stop illegal ...

Trump to Impose New Tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada as of Next Week

This is Beirut, 27/02 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he would impose an added 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports while moving ahead with levies on Canada and Mexico next week, citing "unacceptable" fentanyl smuggling. Trump had announced – then halted – sweeping 25 percent levies on Canadian and Mexican imports this month over illegal immigration ...

Tariff Crisis: Trump Redefines Global Trade

Paul Guillot, 05/02 12:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Trump administration has disrupted the global economy with a series of dramatic announcements and last-minute negotiations, imposing new tariffs on key trading partners – Canada, Mexico and China. While Canada and Mexico secured temporary reprieves through emergency agreements, China remains entrenched in a fierce tariff standoff. Amid ...

US stocks open sharply lower on Trump tariffs

This is Beirut, 03/02 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Wall Street stocks opened sharply lower Monday, joining most international equity bourses in falling after US President Donald Trump launched trade wars against Canada, Mexico and China. The tariffs, if maintained, are expected to prolong or worsen inflationary pressures, hitting growth. About 25 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones industrial ...

Canada's Ontario Bans US Firms from Govt Contracts, Dumps Starlink Deal

This is Beirut, 03/02 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ontario, Canada's most populous province and its economic engine, announced Monday a ban on US companies bidding on tens of billions of dollars worth of government contracts, and dumped a deal with Elon Musk's Starlink in a pushback to US tariffs. "Ontario won't do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy," Ontario Premier Doug ...

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

This is Beirut, 02/02 05:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump announced broad tariffs Saturday on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, claiming a "major threat" from illegal immigration and drugs -- a move that sparked promises of retaliation. Canadian and Mexican exports to the United States will face a 25 percent tariff starting Tuesday, although energy resources from ...

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