Many countries rush to secure trade agreements ahead of Trump’s tariff penalties
Last-Minute Trade Deals with the U.S. Amid New Tariffs Countries globally scrambled on Thursday to finalize trade agreements with the United States, just ahead of new tariffs set to take effect on Friday. President Trump had already secured a significant deal that encompasses roughly a third of America’s trade. The U.S. established a framework agreement […]
USD/CHF declines even with solid US data; markets become cautious before Trump’s tariff deadline
Swiss Franc Stabilizes Amid Market Caution The Swiss franc has leveled out following a six-day rally, with cautious sentiment ahead of the US tariff deadline on August 1. USD/CHF has eased slightly from a five-week peak of 0.8151 despite strong economic data from the US and the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance. The Swiss National Bank […]
Trump Reaches 90-Day Tariff Agreement with Mexico on Fentanyl, Steel, and Copper
Trump Announces 90-Day Trade Agreement with Mexico President Donald Trump has revealed a new 90-day trade agreement with Mexico after speaking with President Claudia Shainbaum, which extends tariffs on fentanyl, vehicles, and major metals. This move aligns with his administration’s ongoing efforts to target cartel-related financial institutions in Mexico. On Thursday, Trump outlined the extension, […]
Prices rise as Trump’s tariff deadline approaches
The White House is racing to finalize trade deals before the August 1 deadline, as tariffs begin to impact prices in the economy. President Trump’s new “mutual” tariffs are scheduled to take effect on Friday, following their initial imposition in April. They were supposed to restart in early July but got delayed until now. Trump […]
Time Running Out for US Trading Partners as Trump’s Tariff Deadline Nears
As President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs are set to kick in on Friday, key trading partners find themselves in a tug-of-war, some managing to secure deals, while others are bracing for abrupt penalties. The August 1 deadline marks what Trump calls “liberation day,” with new tariff rates aimed at nearly every trading partner for what […]
Trump’s tariff proposal encounters an unclear path in US appeals court: Key points to understand
Federal Appeals Court to Review Trump’s Tariff Legality On Thursday, a federal appeals court will engage in discussions about the legality of President Donald Trump’s tariff initiatives. This revolves around the implementation of new import obligations and “mutual” tariffs that are set to take effect shortly. The case centers on Trump’s attempt to invoke the […]
Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariff on India, ‘Punishment’ for Supporting Russia
US Imposes Tariffs on India Amid Trade Concerns The US plans to apply a 25% tariff on goods from India, which will also include a “penalty” related to India’s continued military purchases and energy deals with Russia during the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as stated by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Trump remarked, “India is our […]
Trump approves order raising Brazil tariff to 50 percent
Trump Raises Tariffs on Brazilian Imports President Trump has signed an executive order to increase tariffs on imports from Brazil to 50%, intensifying the ongoing economic tension with the largest South American economy. Using a 1977 law, the order proclaims a national emergency. It raises the existing 10% tariff due to claims that Brazil has […]
Trump imposes a 25% tariff on India to sway Russia.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on India President Donald Trump announced significant tariffs on India, specifying the rationale behind these new penalties. In his announcement, he highlighted a report noting that tariffs have generated $150 billion in government revenue by raising trade barriers with various countries. On Wednesday, the president targeted India specifically with substantial tariff increases. […]
Central Bank Experiencing ‘Tariff Confusion’
Treasury Secretary’s Take on the Federal Reserve Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent spoke at a Breitbart policy event on Wednesday, expressing that the Federal Reserve is experiencing what he termed “customs crazy syndrome,” as opposed to something he called “Trump Shrinkage syndrome.” During the event, Matthew Boyle from Breitbart News asked if Bescent was hopeful that […]