BEIJING / BRUSSELS / WASHINGTON, April 9 – A new chapter in the escalating global trade standoff unfolded today as China retaliated forcefully against sweeping U.S. tariffs initiated by President Donald Trump. Beijing announced that it would raise tariffs on U.S. goods to a staggering 84%, up sharply from the previously announced 34%, setting the … Read more
PARIS, April 8 – The global economic community is voicing concern as the United States appears to undergo a significant transformation in its economic behavior and policy direction. This shift has sparked reactions across major financial markets and has prompted strong commentary from international financial leaders, including the CEO of Euronext, Stephane Boujnah. During a … Read more
LUXEMBOURG, April 7 – In the face of rising trade tensions with the United States, the European Union has signaled a clear preference for negotiations rather than retaliation. While preparing a set of targeted countermeasures, EU ministers meeting in Luxembourg agreed that dialogue should remain the primary course of action in response to the new … Read more
JERUSALEM, April 6 – The Israeli military has issued revised details regarding the deaths of 15 emergency responders near the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an incident that drew widespread condemnation and demands for accountability. The military now concedes its initial explanation was flawed and confirms that investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope … Read more
April 5 – On Saturday, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Washington, D.C., and rallied in cities nationwide in what has become one of the most significant single-day protests against President Donald Trump and his controversial ally, Elon Musk. The protests, fueled by a wave of discontent over sweeping policy changes and aggressive … Read more
April 5 – In a significant legal ruling that strikes at the heart of the former administration’s immigration policies, a federal judge on Friday ordered the United States government to return a Maryland resident who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador. The man, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, had been living legally in the U.S. with a … Read more
WASHINGTON, April 5 – In the aftermath of a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, the world has watched rescue teams from across Asia and the West rush to the scene. From China’s tireless search-and-rescue squads to Russian medical units setting up field hospitals within hours, countries are responding swiftly and visibly. … Read more
BEIJING, April 4 – In a bold countermeasure to escalating tensions with Washington, China announced today that it will impose a steep 34% tariff on all goods imported from the United States, effective April 10. This move marks a significant escalation in the ongoing trade dispute triggered by recent actions from President Donald Trump, who … Read more
April 4 – U.S. stock futures plunged on Friday morning, signaling further turbulence in the markets after China hit back with steep tariffs on American products. The retaliatory move deepened trade tensions and added fuel to concerns about a broader economic downturn. The Chinese Ministry of Finance revealed that starting April 10, all U.S. goods … Read more
Washington/Beijing/Brussels, April 3 – The global economy was thrown into turmoil following President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose tariffs on U.S. imports. The move has sparked intense reactions from major economies, with threats of retaliation mounting as businesses and governments scramble to assess the financial impact. On Wednesday, Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff … Read more