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China Strikes Back with Countermeasures Against Google and Other U.S. Firms as Trade War Escalates

In a decisive move that signals deepening tensions between the world’s two largest economies, China has unveiled a series of countermeasures against major U.S. firms, including Google, leading agricultural equipment manufacturers, and the parent company of Calvin Klein. This announcement came just minutes after Washington imposed a fresh wave of tariffs on Chinese imports, intensifying […]

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Beijing Hits U.S. Coal, LNG, and Google While Tightening Grip on Rare Metals

China has fired back against the Trump administration’s latest tariffs, implementing a series of countermeasures targeting key American industries, including coal, liquefied natural gas, and major technology firms such as Google. The move comes just hours after the U.S. imposed a fresh 10% tariff on Chinese goods, reigniting tensions between the world’s two largest economies […]

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EU Must Stand Strong and United in Face of Trump’s Tariff Threats, Warns Spain’s Economy Minister

In a bold statement on Monday, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo emphasized the critical need for the European Union to maintain its unity and resilience in response to the ongoing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding potential tariffs on European products. With global markets already in a state of uncertainty, Cuerpo’s remarks underscore the […]

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Canada Takes Legal Action Against US for Tariffs Amid Growing Trade Tensions

Canada has taken a bold step in response to the United States’ decision to impose 25% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring its intention to take legal action through international trade bodies. Senior Canadian government officials have emphasized that the tariffs, which President Donald Trump announced will take effect on February 6, 2025, are unjustified […]

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Canada and Mexico Hit Back as China Pledges Retaliation Against U.S. Tariffs in Intensifying Global Trade War

In a significant escalation of the ongoing global trade war triggered by President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policies, Canada and Mexico have responded with retaliatory measures against the United States, while China has issued a strong warning, pledging decisive countermeasures to protect its economic interests. The latest developments mark a deepening of tensions between the […]

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Trump Issues Stern Warning to BRICS Nations: 100% Tariffs Loom if US Dollar Is Replaced in Trade

President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—threatening to impose 100% tariffs on their goods if they continue to push for alternatives to the US dollar in international trade. This warning comes at a critical juncture as these influential emerging economies intensify their efforts to […]

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Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Oil Companies and Increase Gas Prices

The oil and gas industry in the United States is bracing for uncertainty as President Donald Trump considers imposing 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. If implemented, these tariffs could send shockwaves through the oil market, causing disruptions for refiners and potentially leading to higher prices at the pump for millions of […]

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Oil Prices Set to Decline This Week as Trump’s Tariff Threat Amplifies Global Uncertainty

Oil prices are headed for a weekly decline as heightened concerns over global trade tensions and potential tariffs threaten to disrupt the energy markets. The latest round of uncertainty stems from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals, which have cast a shadow over global oil trade. With tariffs looming on imports from countries such as […]