Trump unveils plan to impose levies on Chinese ships docking at US ports as trade war escalates

The Trump administration announced new plans on Thursday Taxation on Chinese ships docking at US ports – Potentially escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute between the two largest economies of the world. Under the proposal It was announced by the US Trade Representativecharges will be charged on all Chinese-owned or built vessels docking in […]
Top GOP lawmaker, Hochul trade barbs amid speculation Trump ally is jumping in gubernatorial race

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Rep. Elise Stefanik, RN.Y. has already begun a barb deal in the 2026 governor’s race amid reports Republican lawmakers are considering running. When asked about Stefanik’s potential bid, Democrats responded by saying they had heard from “people in the North” about Trump’s tariff policy and how it would affect […]
Lakers’ Jeanie Buss reveals a leak would’ve stopped the Luka Doncic trade

Jeannie Bass said the secret was the main reason the shocking Luka Donsic Anthony Davis trade experienced. Lakers owners revealed Thursday that if the deal between the Lakers and the Mavericks had been leaked in advance, it is likely that the trade has been halted. “If that were leaking, trade probably wouldn’t have happened, and […]
Australian Dollar remains subdued despite Trump confirmation of US-China trade discussions – FXStreet

The Australian dollar barely moves as trading activities remained tamped due to Good Friday holidays. Trump has hit a breach of optimism, suggesting that a trade deal with China could be finalized within three to four weeks. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that combining a weak economy with sustained inflation could increase the risk […]
Trump Details ‘Productive’ Trade Talks with Japan, Mexico

“I made a very productive call with the President of Mexico yesterday. Likewise, I met with the highest level Japanese trade representatives. It was a very productive meeting,” Trump wrote. “All countries, including China, want to meet! Today, Italy!” The meeting between Trump and Japan’s trade representatives will take place on Wednesday, with a bilateral […]
Trump Tariffs: Gold hits fresh record high over trade war impact fears – BBC

Kim jumped to new records, worried about the impact of the US-China trade war. Spot Gold soaked from the peak after touching $3,357.40 per ounce (£2,540) on Wednesday. It has risen by about 30% since the beginning of the year. The latest move comes after the head of the US Central Bank who said President […]
Trump’s trade war: the view from China – podcast | China

Two weeks after Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs evolved into an escalating trade war with China, a sense of rebellious nationalism has been built up in East Asian countries. China’s Foreign Ministry has even shared a historic video clip from former leader Mao Zedong. “We don’t decide how long this war will last… we will […]
London Mayor Warns: US Trade War Could Spell Trouble for Everyone!

London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed in a Wednesday interview that the trade conflict involving the United States and various nations is “detrimental for all of us.” In a discussion on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Khan mentioned his aspiration for the UK to secure a deal that would lessen the effects of President Trump’s tariffs, while cautioning […]
Mavericks CEO makes insane trade comparison to justify Luka Doncic fiasco

Mavericks CEO Rick Weltz really went there. In an invitation-only media roundtable on Tuesday, Welz and Mavericks GM Nico Harrison confronted the decision to trade franchise player Luka Donsic for the Lakers for Anthony Davis before the February deadline. That wasn’t surprising, but the example of Welt, used as a defense, somehow raised even higher […]
Shein, Temu to raise prices under pressure from Trump’s trade policies

China’s online marketplace TEMU and first fashion retailer Shein will raise the prices of its products to increase the costs of companies known for offering low prices due to President Trump’s crackdown on low-priced imports and sweep tariffs. In a letter to customers this week, reflecting each other, the companies said they would raise prices […]