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April 11, 2025 3:43 PM

Trump’s week of tariff turmoil rings recession alarm

A week of turbulence unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs showed little sign of easing on Friday, with financial markets again whipsawing and foreign leaders grappling with how to respond to a dismantling of the world trade order....

April 10, 2025 9:37 PM

Russia and US hold second round of talks in Istanbul

Russia and the United States on Thursday began the second round of consultations in Istanbul, focusing on the normalisation of operation of their respective embassies. The Russian delegation is led by Moscow’s Ambassador to Washington, Alexander D...

April 9, 2025 10:07 AM

Trump’s latest tariffs kick in, deepening global trade war

President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of countries took effect on Wednesday, including massive 104% duties on Chinese goods, deepening his global trade war even as he prepared for negotiations with some nations. Trump's punishing t...

April 7, 2025 9:05 AM

Asian stocks dive as tariff tensions rise

Major stock indexes plunged in Asia on Monday as White House officials showed no sign of backing away from their sweeping tariff plans, and investors wagered the mounting risk of recession could see U.S. interest rates cut as early as May. Futures m...

April 3, 2025 11:07 AM

Trump’s sweeping import tariffs amp up global trade war

President Donald Trump's decision to slap a 10% tariff on most goods imported to the United States, as well as higher duties on dozens of countries from rivals to allies, has intensified a global trade war that threatens to stoke inflation and stal...

 

Last updated on: 18th Jul 2025