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President Trump on Wednesday said he would be sending letters to over 150 countries as he plans a barrage of duties to take effect Aug. 1, including levies on pharmaceutical imports and semiconductors.
June retail sales data will give investors a look at how tariff-fueled inflation is shaping consumer spending.
Donald Trump has proposed huge levies on Brazil, prompting an outspoken response from the CEO of Embraer, which builds vital regional airliners.
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs threaten the American economy at least as much the European one, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Wednesday, calling for a "fair deal" with the Americans.
Trump twinned his threat to Brazil with the promise of a 50% tariff on copper, which would strike at the economic lifeline of two more Southern neighbors, Chile and Peru. The president capped his week by setting a 30% tariff on Mexican imports as of Aug. 1.
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President Donald Trump's 30% tariffs on European Union goods could drive up costs across the world's alcohol trade. The EU is eyeing retaliatory measures.
TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips, is expected to post a 52% jump in second-quarter profit to record levels on Thursday, though U.S. tariffs and a strong Taiwan dollar could weigh on its outlook.
Financial markets greeted US President Donald Trump’s tariff deal with Indonesia with little fanfare Wednesday, signaling the rate of around 20% that was once viewed as punitive is now seen as workable.
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that new tariffs on semiconductors could be coming soon, though Wedbush analysts suggested his stance could soften.The analysts pointed to Nvidia's assurances from the Trump administration of licenses to resume AI chip sales to China,
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit, central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Wednesday.