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Back to SearchTrump pledges a 50% tariff on copper imports
US President Donald Trump has threatened a 50% tariff on copper imports. Sam Fenwick hears how critical the metal is in electric vehicles, military h…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
President Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries
Japan and South Korea face 25% US tariffs in August. Donald Trump also sent tariff letters to twelve other countries on Monday with details of the ta…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
US vice president saves Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ bill in Senate
After hours of stalemate, Republicans in the US Senate have narrowly passed Donald Trump’s mega-bill on tax and spending, meaning the proposed legisl…
11 months ago
Record level of concerns hit global supply chains
Global supply chains are in trouble, driven by crises due to tariffs, geopolitical shocks and Middle East instability, according to the latest survey…
11 months ago
What is behind the calmness in global markets?
Global markets, including the US, have been quietly calm, although there have been warning signs of looming risks and uncertainty after Donald Trump’…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Israel's economy sustain an extended conflict?
A war with Iran has been harming Israel, not just in the physical effect of missile strikes but also the impact of the conflict and instability on Is…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
US and German talks
The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss tariffs and the war in Ukraine. …
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Trump doubles steel and aluminium tariffs
The global steel industry prepares for impact as Donald Trump signs an order for a 50% tariff on steel and aluminium. He announced the move last week…
1 year ago
South Koreans vote for new president after failed martial law bid
It's election day in South Korea, where voters are choosing the country's next president after months of unprecedented political turmoil affecting th…
1 year ago
Nvidia earnings boom to 70% despite tariffs
Nvidia, a huge success in the tech world, reported its latest quarterly earnings. The chipmaker, vying with Apple for the position of the world's ric…
1 year ago