President Trump’s declaration of a 50% tariff on copper imports has triggered unprecedented market volatility, with U.S. copper futures reaching all-time highs while global prices declined. The industrial metal, critical …
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President Trump’s trade strategy is emerging as a combination approach that balances tariff notification letters with bilateral deal-making. The president indicated that approximately 12-15 major trading partners would receive communications, …
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Even as a 17% tariff on European food and farm produce exports is threatened, the EU faces the lingering specter of a 50% tariff previously menaced by Donald Trump. This …
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The EU and US are reportedly bridging the gap, drawing close to a high-level “framework” tariff agreement designed to prevent President Donald Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs on all EU exports. …
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TSB is embarking on a new chapter, transitioning from Sabadell’s ownership to that of Spanish banking giant Santander in a £2.65 billion deal. This significant change, however, is not without …
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The US dollar has lost its luster, experiencing its sharpest drop since 1973 in the first half of 2025. A 10.8% fall against a basket of currencies is widely attributed …
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In positive news for British car making, Lotus has confirmed it will keep its production in Hethel, Norfolk. This decision, conveyed to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, dispels fears that the …
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The termination of trade negotiations between the United States and Canada represents a dramatic rupture in one of the world’s most significant economic relationships, as President Trump has effectively abandoned …
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The European Commission’s decision to suspend €21 billion in retaliatory tariffs until mid-July demonstrates sophisticated crisis management balancing diplomatic engagement with defensive preparation. This approach provides maximum negotiating space while …
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The UK government has launched an emergency review of trade policies following the dramatic surge in Chinese imports. May’s 16.1% increase has prompted immediate action to assess the implications for …