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White House aides have drafted plans for 20% tariffs on most goods imported to the United States, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump prepares to announce new trade barr...
Reuters |
Investors' aversion to uncertainty was the theme across global markets on Monday in the run-up to U.S. President Donald Trump's promised April 2 "Liberation Day" tariff announcements.
Reuters |
"To date, there has been very little clarity on what and who these tariffs will target out of the gate. Market volatility could escalate depending on what and who is targeted."

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Trump aides weigh 20% tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war
White House aides have drafted plans for 20% tariffs on most goods imported to the United States, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, as President Donald Trump prepares to announce new trade barriers that have businesses,
'We will respond': Canada vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump escalates trade war
Trump said this week he had settled on a course of action for the fresh round of tariffs set to take effect on April 2.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs are almost here: What this will mean for global trade
US President Donald Trump will implement a new wave of tariffs targeting nations contributing to the US trade deficit. The measures include 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium, 12 per cent on auto imports and additional duties on Chinese goods linked to fentanyl supply chains.
Trading Day: Wall Street shakes off tariff trepidation
Investors' aversion to uncertainty was the theme across global markets on Monday in the run-up to U.S. President Donald Trump's promised April 2 "Liberation Day" tariff announcements. After sharp share falls in Asia and Europe,
Wall Street Swings As Approach Of Trump's 'Liberation Day' Sends Stock Markets Reeling Worldwide
Such neck-twisting swings have become routine for the U.S. stock market recently because of uncertainty about what Trump will do with tariffs.
Trump says will be 'kind' with tariffs as deadline looms
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be "very kind" to trading partners when he unveils further tariffs this week, risking global turmoil to address what he says are
Dollar steady ahead of Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Aussie soft before RBA
The dollar was steady on Tuesday after a bruising quarter as investors braced for reciprocal tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump this week, while the Australian dollar hovered near a four-week low ahead of the central bank's policy decision.
US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 as tariff worries swirl
Wall Street stocks posted their worst quarter in almost three years on fears that Donald Trump’s tariffs will usher in a period of stagflation in the world’s biggest economy. The S&P 500 dropped 4.6 per cent in the first three months of 2025,
Markets mixed as investors brace for Trump tariffs
Shares in the US have bounced back, despite tariff fears hitting stocks in Asia and Europe after US President Donald Trump suggested that he was planning import taxes that could hit "all countries". Trump's comments came as he prepares to unveil a massive slate of import taxes on Wednesday,
New US tariffs on Chinese goods harm global markets, Chinese foreign minister says
The U.S. increase in duties on goods from China is unfounded, is damaging global markets and is damaging Washington's reputation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in remarks published on Tuesday.
Want to Play a Game? Global Trade War Is the New Washington Pastime.
Two dozen trade experts gathered recently to simulate how a global trade war would play out. The results were surprisingly optimistic.
Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here
NEW YORK (AP) — Long-threatened tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump have plunged the country into a global trade war — all while on-again, off-again new levies continue to escalate uncertainty.
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Global trade will be steady in early 2025 – WTO
The World Trade Organisation has revealed that global goods trade remained stable in the final quarter of 2024 and showed signs of continued growth in early 2025. According to the latest World ...
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Global goods trade to expand at moderate pace in Q4: WTO
GENEVA, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer released on Monday indicates that global goods trade continued to expand at a moderate pace in the fourth ...
Trump Administration Tallies Trade Barriers That Could Prompt Tariffs
The Office of the United States Trade Representative released a report Monday highlighting foreign trade barriers that could influence tariffs the president puts into effect this week.
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The Evolution of Global Trade in 2024
A rebound in U.S. consumer imports fueled global trade, while Chinese import growth diverged from China’s export growth. Importers imported more, exporters exported more, and imbalances expanded.
Exploring Yiwu: The Gateway to Global Trade
Known for its vast markets and diverse product offerings, Yiwu is a crucial link in the global supply chain. This article delves into the dynamics of the Yiwu market, the impact of U.S. tariffs, and what this means for both U.
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