International trade

Trump’s trade war could have a clear winner: The UK
Politics

Trump’s trade war could have a clear winner: The UK

General view of the City of London skyline, the capital’s financial district, in October. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Global markets were hit with fresh volatility this week after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed plans to impose tariffs on imports from three of America’s biggest trading partners. Trump on Monday agreed to pause […]

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Trump tariffs could raise medication costs and exacerbate shortages, drug trade groups warn
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Trump tariffs could raise medication costs and exacerbate shortages, drug trade groups warn

Shana Novak | Stone | Getty Images President Donald Trump’s steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could worsen ex­ist­ing drug shortages in the U.S., raise healthcare costs for patients and threaten cash-strapped generic drugmakers, some drug trade groups warn. Trump on Saturday announced he would impose a 25% tariff on nearly all goods shipped […]

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Stocks that are getting hit the most from Trump’s tariffs Monday include GM, Chipotle and Canada Goose
Finance

Stocks that are getting hit the most from Trump’s tariffs Monday include GM, Chipotle and Canada Goose

U.S. President Donald Trump hold up an executive order, “Unleashing prosperity through deregulation,” that he signed in the Oval Office on January 31, 2025 in Washington, D.C., while also speaking to reporters about tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. stock market was rocked as […]

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As markets buckle up for Trump tariffs, these global sectors brace for a rough ride
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As markets buckle up for Trump tariffs, these global sectors brace for a rough ride

U.S. President Donald Trump this weekend announced hefty tariffs on his country’s three biggest trading partners, leaving investors scrambling to position themselves for a global trade war. Canada and Mexico face 25% duties on their exports to the U.S., with a lower 10% levy imposed on Chinese goods. Canada has already responded with retaliatory tariffs […]

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Trade tailspin 2. Tariff tremor U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media as he departs the White House, in Washington, U.S., Jan. 31, 2025.  Carlos Barria | Reuters Trump slapped 25% tariffs on goods from Canada […]

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Putin says Europe will ‘stand at the feet of the master’ as Trump’s tariffs alarm allies
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Putin says Europe will ‘stand at the feet of the master’ as Trump’s tariffs alarm allies

Russian President Vladimir Putin smiles during his meeting with workers, while visiting the AvtoVAZ automobile plant, January 28, 2025, in Togliatti, Russia.  Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russia’s Vladimir Putin warned Europe will quickly “stand at the feet of the master” after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and […]

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EU leaders meet to talk defense but Trump and his tariffs loom large
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EU leaders meet to talk defense but Trump and his tariffs loom large

EU flags flutter in front of European Central Bank (ECB) headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany July 18, 2024.  Jana Rodenbusch | Reuters European leaders are gathering Monday to discuss how to finance huge investments in defense — but the latest moves by U.S. President Donald Trump will loom large over the meeting. Over the weekend, Trump […]

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European markets set to plummet amid Trump tariff threat
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European markets set to plummet amid Trump tariff threat

European markets are expected to open sharply lower Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed trade tariffs on several countries and threatened to do the same with the European Union and U.K. The U.K.’s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 116 points lower at 8,563, Germany’s DAX down 498 points at 21,217, France’s CAC down […]

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‘It doesn’t have to be this way’: Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump’s tariffs
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‘It doesn’t have to be this way’: Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump’s tariffs

Canadian, Mexican and Chinese flags. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday imposed long-threatened tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China — and it didn’t take long for the countries to respond. Trump signed an order slapping 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% duty […]

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China denounces Trump tariff: ‘Fentanyl is America’s problem’
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China denounces Trump tariff: ‘Fentanyl is America’s problem’

The U.S. and China flags stand behind a microphone at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on April 9, 2009. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images China’s government on Sunday denounced the Trump administration’s imposition of a long-threatened 10% tariff on Chinese imports while leaving the door open for talks with the U.S. that […]

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