Xi Visits Washington, Tests Fragile US-China Trade Truce
Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump in Washington for a three-day state visit, placing the tariff truce and steep trade curbs at the centre of talks.
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Xi Jinping will meet Donald Trump in Washington for a three-day state visit, placing the tariff truce and steep trade curbs at the centre of talks.
US Manufacturers Raise Prices as Tariffs, Fuel and Rate Hikes Squeeze Margins
Tariffs, fuel spikes and higher borrowing costs are forcing manufacturers, auto suppliers and retailers to raise prices and stockpile parts.
Kevin Warsh Must Choose a Rate Hike, Fed Credibility Is at Risk
Oil and tariff shocks have narrowed the Fed's options; with inflation above target, Kevin Warsh must decide whether to raise rates this week.
US Faces $1.3 Trillion Bill After Trump Offers $5,000 to Every Adult
President Trump pledged $5,000 to each adult if Republicans win the midterms; analysts say the $1.3 trillion plan faces legal and funding barriers.
US Bans Canadian Alcohol and Vehicles, Escalating Trade Dispute
Canadian exporters face fresh curbs after President Donald Trump ordered a ban on alcohol, dairy and motor vehicles from 29 September.
Sapporo Moves Non-Alcoholic Beer Production to US to Avoid 50% Canadian Tariff
Sapporo will shift production of its non-alcoholic beer from Canada to the US by mid-2027 to sidestep a newly imposed 50% tariff.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Imposes Tariffs, Raising Costs for Cars and Homes
Mark Carney's retaliatory tariffs on US metals, lumber and household goods will push up costs for cars, construction and some consumer items.
Canada Imposes $27.6 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs, Deepening U.S. Trade Rift
Canada’s 15%, 50% duties on $27.6 billion of U.S. goods took effect, targeting steel, appliances and dairy; Ottawa has pledged a $7.5 billion support
Canada Enacts Counter-Tariffs on US Goods, Escalating Trade Standoff
Counter-tariffs on nearly C$28bn of US products, some up to 50%, take effect, raising costs for businesses and consumers and risking further US
Trump Says Bombardier Must Build in U.S., Or Lose American Sales
Trump said Bombardier cannot sell in the U.S. unless the Canadian firm builds its planes in America.
Canada Gains Leverage Over US As Top Buyer For 26 States
Canada gains leverage in its tariff dispute with the US, serving as the top customer for 26 states and among the top three for 45 states.
India’s Russian Oil Ties Face U.S. Tariff Threat As Modi Urges Putin To End War
Modi pressed Putin to halt hostilities at the SCO summit, while a U.S. bill threatens steep tariffs on top buyers of Russian crude, including India.
U.S. Tightens Drone And Robot Rules, China Keeps Manufacturing Edge
U.S. tariffs and FCC limits block Chinese drones and humanoids from parts of the American market, pushing competition abroad.
Tariff Fight Costs Ontario Tens Of Thousands Of Jobs, Redirects Canadian Exports
US and Canadian tariffs on C$28bn of trade have driven job losses in Ontario and pushed Canadian firms to seek foreign buyers.
Toilet Paper Prices Set to Rise as US-Canada Tariffs Hit 25-50%
Canada and the United States have exchanged 25% to 50% tariffs, putting toilet paper, tissues and other everyday goods at risk of higher prices.
Canada Retaliates With Tariffs After US Imposes 50 Percent Levies on $20 Billion
Canada will match US levies with retaliatory tariffs targeting steel, dairy and more, effective September 8, after talks collapsed.
Canada and US Near Deal That Could Cut Steel, Aluminium and Car Tariffs by Friday
Negotiators say a deal could cut US tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminium and cars, as Trump pauses new levies and talks race to Friday.
Trump Imposes 100 Percent Tariffs on Drones and Aircraft Parts
The US will pay more for already-approved aircraft, with tariffs ranging from 25 to 100 percent on drone imports and parts.