Japan and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a trade deal to reduce tariffs on Japanese automobile imports. The agreement, which aims to lower duties from the current 27.5% to 15%, is expected to take effect by the end of September, pending the issuance of an executive order by the US president. Final......
Long-term government borrowing costs have climbed to their highest levels in decades across major economies, driven by rising fiscal concerns and inflation fears that are reshaping bond markets. Japanese 30-year bond yields reached a record 3.28% on Wednesday, while UK gilt yields soared to levels unseen......
France’s national postal service, La Poste, has suspended business parcel deliveries to the United States, joining several European operators in response to upcoming import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The decision, effective Monday, excludes personal gifts valued under $100, which......
The U.S. government’s trade strategy with China has taken an unexpected turn as President Donald Trump announced a revenue-sharing deal with Nvidia and AMD, allowing limited sales of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. Under the agreement, the companies will pay 15% of their proceeds from......
The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce for an additional 90 days, preventing a sharp rise in duties that risked further straining trade relations between the two economic superpowers. US President Donald Trump announced the decision on Monday, revealing an executive order......
Major tariff hike targets global tech supply chains US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported chips and semiconductors, a move poised to reshape the global technology landscape. Speaking from the White House on August 6, Trump stated, "We will implement significant......
New tariffs reshape international trade dynamics US President Donald Trump has implemented sweeping tariffs on imports from over 90 countries, sparking diplomatic tensions and economic anxiety worldwide. The tariffs aim to address what the administration views as a skewed global trade system. On his......
The United States and the European Union have reached a trade agreement aimed at avoiding severe tariffs on European goods. While the deal has been praised for preventing a transatlantic trade war, it has also drawn sharp criticism from some European leaders and industries. Key terms of the agreement The......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday his conditional support for the recently concluded European Union trade deal with the United States, though he admitted doing so “without any enthusiasm.” The agreement, brokered on Sunday by US President Donald Trump and European......
Morocco's trade exchanges with global markets recorded a notable increase of 6.3% in 2024, yet Europe retained its position as the country's dominant trade partner, despite a modest decline in its overall share. New data from Morocco’s Exchange Office reveals that European partners accounted......
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the conclusion of a “historic” trade agreement with Japan that significantly reduces tariffs on Japanese vehicles and opens the door for increased agricultural imports, especially rice, from the United States. “We’ve just finalized......
The United States will implement a 35% tariff on all imports from Canada starting August 1, 2025, intensifying trade tensions between the two neighboring nations. President Donald Trump announced the decision in a formal letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, which was later shared on his social......
A growing movement among Brics nations to reduce reliance on the US dollar in global trade is challenging longstanding American financial dominance. By adopting local currencies for international transactions, the alliance of emerging economies is reshaping the global financial landscape and provoking......
