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Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods
The African nation’s leader says his government prefers to foster friendly relations with all countries rather than take a hostile stance
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European shares plunge to 16-month low as China retaliates to Trump tariffs
European stocks tumbled on Monday following a collapse of Asian equities as US President Donald Trump refused to back down on sweeping tariffs after China retaliated in an escalating trade war that many fear could spark a global recession
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China hits back at US with 34% import tariffs
The move follows President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” duties on all Chinese goods
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AppLovin and Amazon Emerge as TikTok Bidders Ahead of Trump’s Deadline
Trump is expected to be briefed Wednesday on a framework to keep the video-sharing app operational
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Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas
President says levies will take effect on 2 April when he is expected to unveil reciprocal tariffs on other imports
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Fast-fashion staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy again
F21 OpCo, operator of the low-cost clothing brand, says stores will remain open while it begins winding down operations.
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Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of US goods
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X under massive cyberattack from ‘Ukraine area’ – Musk
The tech billionaire has suggested that a large coordinated group or a nation-state actor was involved
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Canada will win trade war with US – next PM
Mark Carney has claimed that his country is ready for a fight “when someone else drops the gloves”
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He's the face of Trump's tariffs. But 9/11 attacks put Howard Lutnick on the national stage
U.S. commerce secretary escaped death on Sept. 11, 2001, taking his son to school.
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Taiwanese chip giant to announce $100bn investment in US plants
CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) to discuss deal with Trump at White House on Monday
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Trump cancels Chevron's Venezuela oil licence, citing lack of electoral reforms
US president Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was "reversing the concessions" given to oil and gas multinational Chevron to operate in Venezuela by his predecessor Joe Biden, accusing President Nicolas Maduro of not making progress on electoral reforms and migrant returns.
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Starbucks asks office workers to stay at home as it announces 1,100 job cuts
Corporate lay-offs are the first for coffee shop chain since 2018
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