White House details 145% tariff on Chinese imports
The White House clarified on Thursday that China now faces a minimum tariff rate of 145 per cent on all imports to…
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Egypt must fast-track reforms to offset US tariff shock, says ECES
Egypt must implement urgent and sweeping institutional reforms to protect its exports and investment climate in the…
URGENT: US hits Egypt with 10% tariff as Trump targets global trade
US President Donald Trump has announced on Wednesday a sweeping set of new tariffs, including a 10 per cent import…
Sterling steady as markets await BoE speech
The pound sterling held steady on Monday against both the dollar and euro as traders awaited a speech by Bank of…
Asian markets mixed on tariff news
Asian stocks experienced a mixed performance on Tuesday, as Chinese stocks surged following reports of a gradual US…
Chinese tech firms flock to Malaysia amid US tariff threats
Chinese chipmakers and tech companies are flocking to Malaysia, as Beijing braces for more tariffs under the…
S. Korea sees unexpected factory output drop
South Korea's factory production declined more than anticipated in November due to a decrease in exports and a…
China to sacrifice deficit for 5% growth in ’25
Chinese leaders have agreed to increase the budget deficit to four per cent of GDP next year, the highest ever…
Global trade set to hit $33tn in ’24
Global trade is set to hit a record $33 trillion in 2024, marking a $1 trillion increase with 3.3 per cent annual…
US expands export controls to target Chinese tech firms
The US expanded its trade restriction list by adding 140 companies, mainly Chinese semiconductor-toolmaking and…
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