Month: May 2025
‘Buckle up, this ride’s far from over’: Trump’s EU tariffs delay is no guarantee trade tensions won’t escalate, market watchers say
President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von Der Leyen at the World Economic Forum, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, in Davos, Switzerland. Evan Vucci | AP Photo Investors should “buckle up” for more volatility as the potential for a trade war has not completely dissipated despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s delay of rolling […]
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EU urges retailer Shein to respect laws and warns of fines
A shopper carries a bag with promotional merchandise while visiting fashion retailer Shein’s Christmas bus tour, in Manchester, Britain, December 13, 2024. Temilade Adelaja | Reuters The European Union on Monday urged fast-fashion retailer Shein to respect EU consumer protection laws and warned it could face fines if it failed to address the EU’s concerns. […]
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European stocks open higher after Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU
US President Trump can be seen on a screen at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in front of the DAX curve. Boris Roessler | Picture Alliance | Getty Images European shares opened firmly in positive territory on Monday, as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump delaying the roll out of 50% tariffs on the European […]
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China’s BYD sees shares plunge 8% as EV maker cuts prices
FILE PHOTO: The company logo of China’s automaker BYD is seen on a car outside its headquarters in China’s southern city of Shenzhen. Bobby Yip | Reuters Shares in BYD plunged as much as 8.25% Monday, a steep drop from their record high last week, as investors assessed the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s price cuts […]
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France, Vietnam sign Airbus, satellite deals as Macron visits Hanoi
Vietnam’s General Secretary of the Communist Party To Lam (R) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron (L) at the Office of the Party Central Committee in Hanoi on May 26, 2025. (Photo by LUONG THAI LINH / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LUONG THAI LINH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Luong Thai Linh | Afp | […]
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Xiaomi takes aim at Tesla’s bestselling car in China with its longer-range YU7
Key Points China’s Xiaomi is taking aim at Tesla’s bestselling car in China with the YU7 SUV due for launch this summer. “We expect Yu7 would significantly erode Tesla Model-Y’s China market share,” Citi analyst Jeff Chung said in a report Sunday. The YU7 is positioned as a “luxury SUV” and its sales could outperform […]
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Businesses are finding a workaround for tariffs — and it’s entirely legal
The rail-mounted crane transports goods at the cargo yard of the Qianwan United Container Terminal of Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China. Nurphoto | Getty Images Businesses are finding a workaround to minimize the most significant hit from tariffs, using a decades-old piece of legislation known as the “first sale rule.” Within U.S. […]
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Chinese tech giants reveal how they’re dealing with U.S. chip curbs to stay in the AI race
Niphon | Istock | Getty Images Tencent and Baidu, two of China’s largest technology companies, revealed how they’re keeping in the global artificial intelligence race even as the U.S. tightens some curbs on key semiconductors. The business’ methods include stockpiling chips, making AI models more efficient and even using homegrown semiconductors. While the administration of […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Investors don’t feel as threatened by Trump’s tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech, during the commencement ceremony at West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York, U.S., May 24, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters If U.S. President Donald Trump follows up on his threat of 50% tariffs on the European Union, he’d be imposing higher duties on America’s ally compared […]
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Asia-Pacific markets rise as investor sentiment picks up on Trump’s EU tariffs deadline extension
Gyeonggi Province Bridge Over River With Buildings Against Sky, South Korea Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets rose Monday as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s extended deadline on the imposition of 50% tariffs on imports from the European Union. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 started the day 0.49% higher while the broader Topix index added 0.45%. […]
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