Tag: Global Markets
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China Warns of Retaliation if US Maintains 100% Tariffs Threat as Markets Brace for Fresh Trade Turmoil
Beijing Reaffirms Stance as Tariff Threats Loom China’s commerce ministry issued a sharp warning on Sunday, signaling it would take “resolute measures” to defend its interests if President Trump proceeds with his threat to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. The remarks come after Trump’s recent pledge to escalate pressure on Beijing by November 1,…
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China Responds to US Tariff Threats: Accusing Washington of Double Standards in Escalating Trade Tensions
China accuses the United States of double standards as tariffs loom Beijing has accused Washington of applying “double standards” after President Donald Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods. The move, which would take effect on November 1, came in response to what Trump described as China’s “extraordinarily aggressive” export curbs on rare-earth…
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Trump Announces 100% Tariff on US Imports from China
Overview: A Definitive Break in the US-China Trade Trajectory President Donald Trump reignited tensions with China by unveiling a sweeping package of trade measures, including a 100% tariff on a broad set of China-bound US imports and new export controls focused on critical software. The move, framed as a response to Beijing’s tightening of rare…
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Trump Signals 100% Tariffs on US-Bound Imports from China as Rare Earths Tensions Escalate
Overview: A Bold Move in a Fragile Trade Standoff President Donald Trump announced a sweeping set of trade measures aimed at China, signaling a renewed and intensified phase in the US-China trade dispute. The proposal includes 100% tariffs on certain US-bound exports to China and new export controls on critical software. The timing is notable:…
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US Plans 100% Tariff on Chinese Imports Beginning November, Trump Announces
Overview: A Bold Step in the US-China Trade Tension The United States is poised to escalate its trade conflict with China, announcing a plan to impose a 100% tariff on imports from China starting November 1. The announcement, attributed to former President Donald Trump via Truth Social, also signals export controls on “any and all…
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Wall Street plunges on Trump’s massive China tariffs warning
Wall Street tumbles as Trump signals a sharp tariff escalation Investors rode a volatile wave Friday as President Donald Trump teased a “massive” increase in tariffs on Chinese imports, stoking fears of a renewed escalation in global trade tensions. The morning had suggested a modest gain, but a post on Trump’s Truth Social platform quickly…
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Trump Threatens Massive Tariffs on China Over Critical Minerals Dispute
Background: A Growing Trade Tension In a developing story that has global markets watching closely, President Donald Trump signaled a potential shift in the United States’ approach to trade with China. He warned that the United States could implement a “massive increase” in tariffs on Chinese goods as a response to Beijing’s recent export controls…
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Gaza Ceasefire Near, Glencore Mt Isa Bailout Moves Ahead, Comey Pleads Not Guilty — Week in Review
Gaza ceasefire in sight as diplomacy intensifies International officials signaled that a Gaza ceasefire is “very close,” with U.S. diplomats stressing progress in talks aimed at reducing violence and restoring humanitarian access. While details remain delicate, observers say a framework for de-escalation could unlock a humanitarian corridor and provide a window for stalled humanitarian aid…
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CNBC Daily Open: Pole positions and policy pivots
Overview: A Weekend of Shifts Across Markets and Politcs The weekend left global investors on edge as political and economic pivots dominated the horizon. In Tokyo, Sanae Takaichi surged to pole position in Japan’s political Grand Prix, poised to become the country’s first female prime minister and a rallying point for the ruling Liberal Democratic…
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CNBC Daily Open: Lights Out as Markets Brace for a Busy Week
Macro Backdrop: A Week of Uncertainty and Opportunity As a new week kicks off, investors must navigate a landscape of fresh political developments, supply decisions, and potential policy pivots. The momentum from the prior weekend’s headlines is likely to influence trading floors as markets price in a mix of optimism and caution. From Tokyo to…