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Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war
Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation. Oil also suffered big losses, with both main contracts down more than two percent on fears that the shock to economies would hit demand.

Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Global financial markets were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China and the European Union in particular, with the risk of undermining the international economy. The bond market also played its role as a safe haven, with the yield on the benchmark ten-year US Treasury, easing to 4.10 percent after Donald Trump's announcement.

Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
Business and Economy
by  AFP

European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but said they were aiming for a cool-headed response. - US warns: don't retaliate - The German chemicals industry called for the EU to "keep a cool head," warning that "a spiral of escalation would only increase the damage".

Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs
Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs
Business and Economy
by  AFP

After weeks of anticipation, US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners Wednesday, calling it a "declaration of economic independence." - Exclusions - Major US partners Canada and Mexico, however, are not subject to the new tariffs, White House officials said Wednesday.

US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs
US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs
Business and Economy
by  AFP

President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on Wednesday was widely panned by US business lobbying groups, who voiced concern about the impact of the new duties on their operations. Despite the widespread condemnation, some lobbying groups were more positive about the announcement.

US tariffs take aim everywhere, including uninhabited islands
US tariffs take aim everywhere, including uninhabited islands
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The world's remotest corners couldn't hide from US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught Wednesday -- even the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands. Strings of ocean specks around the globe, including Australia's Cocos (Keeling) Islands and the Comoros off the coast of Africa, were likewise subjected to 10 percent new tariffs.