China urges US to immediately lift tariffs, vows retaliation
China has strongly reacted after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese products entering the United States. This move is part of Trump’s larger plan to change US trade policies and is likely to lead to a more intense trade conflict between the two largest economies in the world. On Wednesday, Trump revealed a […]
EU announces $28 billion in countermeasures to Trump’s steel tariffs
The European Union (EU) has decided to respond to the US government’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum. The EU announced it will place countermeasures on American goods worth about 26 billion euros (or $28 billion). The US recently began charging a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, affecting all trade partners. This […]
Trump calls Canada a tariff abuser amid electricity surcharge
US President Donald Trump has criticized Canada, calling it a “tariff abuser” after Ontario announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to three US states—Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. These states rely on Canadian power for 1.5 million homes and businesses. Trump responded by saying the US does not need Canadian energy, cars, or lumber. […]
Canada will never be part of USA – Canada’s new PM Mark Carney knocks Trump
Mark Carney has won the leadership of Canada’s Liberal Party after a tough competition to replace Justin Trudeau. Now, he must prepare to lead the party in the next federal election, expected before October. However, the race will not be easy, as the Conservative Party currently leads in the polls. Even though Carney has taken […]
Tariffs: Trump to meet Canada, Mexico
US President Donald Trump may soon find a middle ground on tariffs with Canada and Mexico. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shared this update on Tuesday, saying an announcement could come as early as Wednesday. Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect on Tuesday. At the same […]
Donald Trump sparks tariff trade war as EU threatens ‘firm and proportionate’ retaliation to US steel levies
Donald Trump has started a new trade conflict by placing higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The European Union (EU) strongly opposes the move and has promised to respond with strict measures. Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission President, criticized Trump’s decision, calling the tariffs unfair. She made it clear that the EU […]
Trump to impose 25% tariffs on US steel and aluminium imports
President Donald Trump has announced that the US will impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, February 9, Trump confirmed that the tariffs would apply to all imported steel, along with aluminum. This decision is part of his broader effort to protect American industries from what […]
China set to impose 15% tariffs on US energy, vehicles
China is planning to impose new tariffs on some U.S. imports, including energy and vehicles, as part of a retaliatory move. Additionally, China will investigate Google for antitrust issues starting on Tuesday. This action follows the U.S. imposing tariffs on Chinese products under President Donald Trump. Before Trump agreed to pause tariffs on imports from […]
China files WTO complaint over ‘discriminatory’ Trump tariffs
China has officially filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the US over new tariffs on Chinese goods. The 10% tariffs, introduced by former President Donald Trump, took effect recently, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs on American coal, oil, and agricultural products. Beijing claims that these tariffs break international […]