EU offers China alternative to tariffs in electric cars dispute Published 12 Jan, 2026 05:48pm The EU in 2024 slapped tariffs of up to 35.3 percent on EVs imported from China
Tariffs may lower inflation, SF Fed research suggests Published 06 Jan, 2026 12:31am The Fed kept rates steady last year, worried tariffs would boost inflation
US factory sector contracts for 10th straight month in December Published 05 Jan, 2026 11:53pm Factory employment declines for 11th month
Pakistan Outlook-2026 Published 29 Dec, 2025 05:39am In certain areas, there are clear signs of substantial growth that have contributed to the recovery of Pakistan’s...
US says China chip policies unfair but will delay tariffs to 2027 Published 24 Dec, 2025 05:41pm Trump has been a prolific purveyor of tariffs, unveiling sector-specific levies on steel, autos and other items
German economy in ‘deepest crisis’ of post-war era: industry group Updated 03 Dec, 2025 08:11am FRANKFURT: Germany’s economy is suffering its “deepest crisis” since the aftermath of World War II, an ...
‘Did Trump’s second-term tariff crusade backfire on America?’ Published 23 Nov, 2025 03:14am This is apropos three letters to the Editor from this writer carried by the newspaper on Thursday, Friday and...
US tariff cut to 15% for Switzerland could take effect early December, says economy minister Published 22 Nov, 2025 09:19pm Parmelin said earlier that the government expected it to take 10 to 12 working days for the lower tariffs to enter the system
Did Trump’s second-term tariff crusade backfire on America? Published 20 Nov, 2025 03:13am When Donald Trump returned to power in January 2025, he came as a man on a mission — a self-proclaimed saviour who...
Trump says US to impose 100% tariff on movies made outside the country Updated 29 Sep, 2025 08:10pm President Donald Trump said on Monday he would impose a 100% tariff on all films produced overseas that are then...
Full impact of US tariff shock yet to come as growth holds up: OECD Published 24 Sep, 2025 03:45am PARIS: Global growth is holding up better than expected, but the full brunt of the US import tariff shock is still ...
Wall St falls as Dell, Nvidia drive tech losses Published 30 Aug, 2025 06:00am NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes fell on Friday, pressured by technology stocks such as Dell and Nvidia,...
Japan’s exports log biggest drop in 4 years as US tariff impacts intensify Published 21 Aug, 2025 06:06am TOKYO: Japan’s exports posted the biggest monthly drop in about four years in July, government data showed on...
S&P affirms ‘AA+’ credit rating for US Published 20 Aug, 2025 03:24am WASHINGTON: S&P Global on Monday affirmed its “AA+” credit rating on the US, saying the revenue from...
Gulf shares mixed on corporate earnings Published 12 Aug, 2025 03:12am DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf were mixed on Monday as investors weighed earnings reports while awaiting key US...
Asian currencies steady with US data Published 12 Aug, 2025 03:12am BENGALURU: Asian currencies held largely steady against a softer dollar on Monday, as investors refrained from ...
South Korea says timing of US tariff cut on autos not decided Published 06 Aug, 2025 08:46am SEOUL: South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said on Wednesday that Seoul needs to hold further discussions...
South Korea to prepare mutually agreeable trade package as US tariff deadline looms Published 26 Jul, 2025 02:57pm SEOUL: South Korea will prepare a trade package that is mutually agreeable with the United States ahead of...
Wall St rises on US-EU trade deal prospects Published 26 Jul, 2025 06:42am NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were higher on Friday after EU officials signalled that a framework trade ...
Volkswagen cuts 2025 guidance after $1.5-billion tariff hit in first half Published 25 Jul, 2025 07:11pm BERLIN: Volkswagen reported a 1.3-billion-euro ($1.5-billion) first-half hit from tariffs and cut its full-year...
Most Gulf bourses fall on US tariff concerns Published 23 Jul, 2025 06:02am DUBAI: Most Gulf stock indexes dipped on Tuesday, as investors worried about fading prospects of the European...
China exports beat forecasts in June after US tariff truce Published 15 Jul, 2025 05:50am BEIJING: China’s exports rose more than expected in June, official data showed Monday, after Washington and ...
Trump threatens ‘very severe tariffs’ on Russia allies if no Ukraine deal Published 14 Jul, 2025 08:58pm WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump warned Russia on Monday that he will impose “very severe” tariffs against...
EU chief delays retaliation for US tariffs in search of deal Published 13 Jul, 2025 05:38pm BRUSSELS: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday Brussels will keep holding off on hitting back at US steel and...
Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30pc tariff from Aug 1 Published 13 Jul, 2025 03:02am WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday said major US trading partners Mexico and the European Union would...
Gulf bourses end mixed on US tariff uncertainty Published 03 Jul, 2025 02:51am DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Wednesday as investors monitored global trade developments ahead of...
European stocks muted as investors gauge US interest rate outlook Published 27 Jun, 2025 03:19am FRANKFURT: European stocks seesawed throughout Thursday before closing largely flat, as investors weighed the latest...
Nikkei lower Published 21 Jun, 2025 06:06am TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average gave up early gains to end lower on Friday, as geopolitical risks surrounding...
US tariff policy hurting USD Updated 12 May, 2025 07:04am There has been some stability in the markets, as sentiments have improved following the announcement of trade...
Trump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods ‘seems right’ Published 09 May, 2025 05:14pm U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that 80% tariffs on Chinese goods “seems right” as representatives...