The US and China have agreed to cut tariffs on each other by 115% after two days of talks on trade. The United States and China said on Monday they…
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The United States has said it can reach a trade agreement with major economic rival China but insists that Beijing must make the first move. White House press secretary Karoline…
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Donald Trump says Chinese-made smartphones and other electronics will not be exempt from tariffs – adding they are simply moving into a different levy “bucket”. Trump chimed in on social…
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China calls Trump’s latest tariffs threat ‘mistake on top of a mistake’
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskChina’s commerce ministry has said it will never accept the “blackmail nature” of the US as it vowed to fight against tariffs “to the end”. The ministry called President Trump’s…
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China firmly opposes US tariffs, terms them violation of economic principles
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskThe Chinese government has strongly condemned and firmly opposed tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s administration, saying that the actions taken by the United States violate fundamental economic principles and market…
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Trump announces harsh 25% tariffs on nations purchasing Venezuelan oil
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskUS President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from countries that purchase Venezuelan oil and gas on Monday, AFP reported. This move could impact major economies such as…
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Canada’s new prime minister Mark Carney is expected to announce snap elections today (Sunday), seeking a stronger mandate as his country fights off a trade war and annexation threats from…
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Trump Orders 50% Steel Tariffs, Threatens Canada With All-Out Trade War
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPresident Trump just locked and loaded all of his tariff ammunition and aimed it in Canada’s direction. The first shot will fire off at midnight, when 50% Trump tariffs will…
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Mark Carney meets with Trudeau as transition to power begins
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPrime minister-designate Mark Carney met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Monday as the new Liberal leader takes the reins of power after a landslide victory in Sunday’s party election. Carney told…
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Trump adviser hopes Canada fentanyl dispute will be solved by end of March
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskWhite House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday he was hopeful a dispute with Canada over accusations of the deadly fentanyl opioid entering the US across its northern border…