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Trump may meet Canada and Mexico 'in the middle', says US commerce chief
Mar 4, 2025, 11:29 PM
Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs told the BBC's Newsnight her office had not been contacted about the plan.
Trump backs latest Canada, Mexico tariffs and preps markets for 'a little disturbance' during first address to Congress
Mar 4, 2025, 11:18 PM
Donald Trump stood behind his variety of tariff plans Tuesday night in a speech to Congress that appears unlikely to calm uneasy markets this week.
Trump wants to kill $52.7 billion semiconductor chips subsidy law
Mar 4, 2025, 10:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said Tuesday U.S. lawmakers should get rid of a landmark 2022 bipartisan law to give $52.7 billion in subsidies for semiconductor chips manufacturing and production and use the proceeds to pay debt. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has praised the program but said previously he wanted to review awards finalized during the Biden administration. Under Biden, the Commerce Department convinced all five leading-edge global semiconductor firms to locate factories in the United States in the effort to tackle national security risks from imported chips.
China to raise defense spending by 7.2% in 2025 to ‘firmly safeguard’ national security
Mar 4, 2025, 11:02 PM
China on Wednesday announced it would raise its defense spending by 7.2% this year, seeking to safeguard its security amid mounting geopolitical tensions.
Trump's speech pumps inflation fight from eggs to energy
Mar 4, 2025, 10:33 PM
Trump said eggs and energy costs are part of the U.S. inflation nightmare and his top priority is to bring costs down.
Lutnick says Trump tariff with Canada, Mexico likely ends with meeting in the middle, possible deal soon
Mar 4, 2025, 8:44 PM
The Trump administration could negotiate a deal with Canada and Mexico to end high tariffs, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise after Lutnick hints at possible tariff relief
Mar 4, 2025, 7:35 PM
US stock futures rose after Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted that President Donald Trump may provide a pathway to tariff relief.
China boosts budget deficit target to 'around 4%' of gross domestic product in a rare move
Mar 4, 2025, 7:28 PM
China on Wednesday announced plans to raise its fiscal deficit to around 4% of gross domestic product, a rare increase that marks a meaningful shift in policy.
China targets 'around 5%' GDP growth in 2025 amid trade war worries
Mar 4, 2025, 7:21 PM
China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.
Treasury earmarks billions in spending cuts ahead of Spring Statement
Mar 4, 2025, 7:01 PM
Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.
Hong Kong company to sell Panama Canal ports amid US pressure
Mar 4, 2025, 6:28 PM
US-based investment company BlackRock will buy two ports after Donald Trump's increased interest in taking back control of the key shipping route.
LARRY KUDLOW: Trump's message to Congress — unleash prosperity
Mar 4, 2025, 5:58 PM
Trump needs to rally Congress behind his agenda on tax cuts, deregulation, and growth
Stock futures rise after Commerce's Lutnick suggests possible compromise on Trump tariffs: Live updates
Mar 4, 2025, 6:01 PM
Late Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hinted that the U.S. might meet Canada and Mexico somewhere "in the middle" on tariffs.
Mexico Gave Trump Much of What He Wanted. Tariffs Came Anyway.
Mar 4, 2025, 4:55 PM
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico took steps sought by President Trump, including sending troops to the border and cracking down on drug cartels. The tariffs went into effect anyway.
Investors brace for more volatility with Trump set to address Congress
Mar 4, 2025, 4:24 PM
(Reuters) -Investors are bracing for more U.S. stock market volatility when President Donald Trump delivers an address to Congress on Tuesday evening, on the heels of his implementation of new tariffs that rattled asset prices earlier in the day. The president's remarks come at a pivotal point for markets, as the post-election wave of exuberance and excitement has given way to anxiety that Trump's policies are weighing on economic growth and contributing to inflation. "A lot of where we are headed next really does depend on what is in this speech," said Steve Sosnick, market strategist at Interactive Brokers.
Canada and China Retaliate Against Trump’s Tariffs, Amid Fears of Trade War
Mar 4, 2025, 4:17 PM
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada warned that the Trump administration’s tariffs were leading to a trade war. Mexico’s leader vowed to impose countermeasures on Sunday.
Stock market today: Dow sinks 650 points, S&P 500 wipes out post-election gains as Trump trade war intensifies
Mar 4, 2025, 4:10 PM
Investors weighed Canada and China's response to President Donald Trump's delivery of new tariffs
Car prices could rise $12,000 due to Trump's latest tariffs
Mar 4, 2025, 3:48 PM
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico could hamstring the North American auto industry by raising prices up to $12,000, according a new report.
Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says
Mar 4, 2025, 3:27 PM
Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.
The Trump trade dominated markets post-election. It's now floundering — and here's why.
Mar 4, 2025, 2:29 PM
Trump-based euphoria has evaporated from the stock market as recent tariff escalations and disappointing data spark growth fears.
Stock market today: Dow sinks, Nasdaq flips positive as Trump tariffs take effect, trade war escalates
Mar 4, 2025, 2:45 PM
Investors weighed Canada and China's response to President Donald Trump's delivery of new tariffs
Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row
Mar 4, 2025, 2:27 PM
The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands.
Stock market today: Dow sinks, Nasdaq flips positive as Trump tariffs take effect, trade war escalates
Mar 4, 2025, 2:45 PM
Investors weighed Canada and China's response to President Donald Trump's delivery of new tariffs
America's farmers again take center stage in Trump trade wars 2.0
Mar 4, 2025, 1:19 PM
America's farmers are once again at the center of global trade tensions as Donald Trump ramps up his new trade wars.
Lindt to cut out US as Canada's chocolate supplier to avoid Trudeau's retaliatory tariffs
Mar 4, 2025, 1:28 PM
Canada, one of Lindt's top markets, may soon receive more Lindt chocolates from Europe instead of the U.S. as the company takes steps to avoid the trade war in America.
BlackRock inks $23B deal for Panama Canal ports
Mar 4, 2025, 1:07 PM
BlackRock announced that it will purchase the ports of Cristobal and Balboa on the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the Panama Canal after President Trump raised concerns about China ties.
CFPB drops lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo over Zelle fraud
Mar 4, 2025, 12:26 PM
Since Acting Director Russell Vought has taken over the CFPB, the agency has dropped at least a half dozen cases brought by his predecessor, Rohit Chopra.
Trump responds to Trudeau calling tariffs 'very dumb' as trade war ramps up
Mar 4, 2025, 11:47 AM
President Donald Trump is pushing back against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling his tariffs “very dumb."
Trump tariff live updates: Canada, Mexico, China retaliate as Trump's new tariffs go into effect
Mar 4, 2025, 2:32 PM
Yahoo Finance will chronicle the latest news and updates on Trump's tariffs — from the threats to the eventual policy.
Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
Mar 4, 2025, 7:43 AM
The S&P 500 extended its recent losses on Tuesday, with global automakers, cruise lines, tech companies, retailers and other businesses coming under pressure.
Target, Best Buy CEOs warn of price increases as tariffs take effect
Mar 4, 2025, 11:00 AM
The heads of major retail companies are warning that their profits could be impacted by tariffs and that prices could rise, some as soon as this week.
Trump's tariffs showcase his extraordinary presidential power — and its limitations
Mar 4, 2025, 11:05 AM
President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico took effect Tuesday. But actually collecting them is proving complicated.
Mexico's president on Trump tariffs: 'Nobody wins'
Mar 4, 2025, 10:43 AM
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday, "There is no reason, rationale or justification" for the Trump administration's new tariffs on her country.
America's first digital currency is a 'technology superpower' dollar with 'profound' impact, CEO signals
Mar 4, 2025, 10:02 AM
The CEO, chairman and co-founder of Circle says the USD Coin holds the ability to move trillions of dollars "instantly, inexpensively" with "tremendous" growth potential.
Get your new smartphone now before tariffs impact the price
Mar 4, 2025, 8:00 AM
Several tariffs came into force Tuesday, including the latest levy on imports from China. The move has raised questions about how prices for smartphones could be affected.
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq wipe out Trump-led gains as tariff sell-off continues
Mar 4, 2025, 1:29 PM
Investors weighed Canada and China's response to President Donald Trump's delivery of new tariffs
Trump tariffs could be good for some countries, including the UK
Mar 4, 2025, 7:41 AM
Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have turned back the clock 70 years, erasing decades of globalisation.
Target Reports Solid Holiday Quarter But Warns of Tariff Uncertainty Ahead
Mar 4, 2025, 6:48 AM
The retailer ended 2024 with a good holiday season, but warned of uncertainty ahead.
“Paradise” and “Silo” have opposing takes on the future of urban organization, echoing the debate over America’s housing shortage today.
Is It Time to Transfer Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine? Calls Grow Louder.
Mar 4, 2025, 12:00 AM
President Trump’s threat to abandon Ukraine added urgency to plans to fund security or reconstruction with the roughly $300 billion owned by Russia’s central bank.
Abrdn adds back vowels after widely-mocked rebrand
Mar 4, 2025, 6:41 AM
The investment firm will now be called aberdeen group as it hopes the name change will remove "distractions".
The Trump 2.0 agenda is hitting the US economy at an increasingly fragile moment: Morning Brief
Mar 4, 2025, 6:00 AM
Trump's tariffs are set to hit the US economy at what appeared to be a challenging time even without new costs for businesses and consumers.
Trump delivers on new tariffs and draws retaliation with economic toll expected to be heavy
Mar 4, 2025, 5:52 AM
Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline arrives tonight, with potential new duties on America's top three trading partners starting tomorrow morning. The promises could match or surpass the economic toll of his entire first term.
Trump plows ahead with new tariffs, drawing tit-for-tat measures from Canada and China
Mar 4, 2025, 5:52 AM
Donald Trump's latest tariff deadline arrives tonight, with potential new duties on America's top three trading partners starting tomorrow morning. The promises could match or surpass the economic toll of his entire first term.
Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears
Mar 4, 2025, 5:04 AM
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures rise as fears of tit-for-tat trade war ease
Mar 4, 2025, 4:44 AM
China's careful response to President Donald Trump's tariff hike eased market nerves over the prospect of a deepening trade war.
Xi leaves door open for talks with measured response to Trump
Mar 4, 2025, 4:15 AM
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Mar 4, 2025, 4:25 AM
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China and Canada hit back as Trump tariffs kick in
Mar 4, 2025, 4:30 AM
Canada, Mexico and China have vowed to retaliate after tariffs on goods entering the US from their countries came into effect.
China Targets U.S. Biotech Firm in Broadening Blacklist
Mar 4, 2025, 3:51 AM
In a sign it is willing to go further in responding to President Trump’s tariffs, Beijing blocked more American companies from importing goods into China.
Toymakers brace for Trump tariffs: 'It's killing our mojo'
Mar 4, 2025, 3:33 AM
Trump tariffs have left toymakers stunned, scrambling and warning of higher prices.
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures climb higher as markets brace for Trump tariffs
Mar 4, 2025, 2:01 AM
US stock futures held steady as Wall Street braced for President Donald Trump’s broad tariffs on America’s top trading partners to take effect.
China Retaliates Against Trump, Imposing Tariffs and Blacklisting U.S. Companies
Mar 4, 2025, 2:11 AM
Beijing imposed broad tariffs on imports of American food and said that 15 U.S. companies could no longer buy from China without special permission.
Trudeau says Canada will issue 25% tariffs on $155B of American goods in retaliatory fashion
Mar 4, 2025, 12:32 AM
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced 25% tariffs on U.S. goods in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs that went into effect on Canada at midnight on Tuesday.
Trump's tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico take effect
Mar 4, 2025, 12:01 AM
President Trump's new tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico took effect Tuesday, as 25% tariffs kicked in on Canadian and Mexican goods plus an extra 10% on Chinese goods.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Snap Into Effect
Mar 4, 2025, 12:01 AM
President Trump imposed hefty tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners on Tuesday, roiling global relations and sending shock waves through industries that depend on trade.