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Trump tariff blitz sparks retaliation threats, economic fears
Countries vowed Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught but left the door open to negotiations, as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.
Nintendo Switch 2 sparks excitement despite high price
Nintendo fans excited over the upcoming Switch console said Thursday they were disappointed by the high price tag, as US tariffs bite.
China vows 'countermeasures' to sweeping new US tariffs
China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports, vowing "countermeasures" to protect its rights and interests.
Trump jolts allies, foes and markets with tariff blitz
Countries vowed on Thursday to hit back at US President Donald Trump's global tariffs onslaught, but left the door open to negotiations as markets tumbled over fears his trade war would damage the world economy.
How Trump's 'liberation day' tariffs will impact China
US President Donald Trump has slapped punishing new tariffs on imports of Chinese goods, deepening a trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Europe hits out at Trump tariffs, keeps door open for talks
European leaders hit out Thursday against sweeping new US tariffs, with the EU saying it was ready to respond with countermeasures while opening the door for last-ditch negotiations.
Taiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable'
US President Donald Trump's tariffs were "highly unreasonable" and the government planned to start "serious negotiations" with Washington, Taipei said Thursday.
Trump escalates trade war with sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump intensified a global trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping tariffs on imports from allies and foes alike, sending markets into a tailspin and upending decades-long free trade norms.
China says opposes new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'
China on Thursday said it "firmly opposes" sweeping new US tariffs on its exports and vowed "countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests".
Quake-hit Myanmar's junta chief to head to Bangkok summit
The head of the Myanmar junta is expected to travel to Bangkok on Thursday for a regional summit, six days after the country ruled by his armed forces was pummelled by a devastating earthquake.
Shiny and deadly, unexploded munitions a threat to Gaza children
War has left Gaza littered with unexploded bombs that will take years to clear, with children drawn to metal casings maimed or even killed when they try to pick them up, a demining expert said.
Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war
Equity markets suffered a bloodbath Thursday after Donald Trump delivered a "haymaker" blow with sweeping tariffs against US partners and rivals, fanning a global trade war that many fear will spark recessions and ramp up inflation.
Financial markets tumble after Trump tariff announcement
Global financial markets were rocked on Wednesday by Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs, targeting China and the European Union in particular, with the risk of undermining the international economy.
Europe riled, but plans cool-headed response to Trump's tariffs
European politicians and a German industry group criticised US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, but said they were aiming for a cool-headed response.
Key details on Trump's market-shaking tariffs
After weeks of anticipation, US President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping new tariffs on trading partners Wednesday, calling it a "declaration of economic independence."
US business groups voice dismay at Trump's new tariffs
President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff announcement on Wednesday was widely panned by US business lobbying groups, who voiced concern about the impact of the new duties on their operations.
Trump sparks trade war with sweeping global tariffs
US President Donald Trump ignited a potentially ruinous trade war Wednesday as he slapped sweeping 10 percent tariffs on imports from around the world and harsh additional levies on key trading partners.
US stocks end up, but volatility ahead after latest Trump tariffs
Wall Street stocks finished higher Wednesday following a volatile session ahead of US President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements, while European stocks ended the day lower.
Boeing chief reports progress to Senate panel after 'serious missteps'
The head of Boeing acknowledged to lawmakers Wednesday that it made "serious missteps in recent years" while insisting the aviation giant has chalked up progress in winning back consumer and investor confidence.
Is Musk's political career descending to Earth?
Elon Musk's rise as President Donald Trump's all-powerful wingman was as rapid and unstoppable as one of his SpaceX rockets. But reports Wednesday are fueling speculation that the billionaire's political career may be coming back to Earth.
On Mexico-US border, Trump's 'Liberation Day' brings fears for future
As dawn broke over the Mexican-US border on US President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day," Raul Hernandez steered his semi-trailer carrying Toyota pick-up trucks towards California, worried how tariffs would affect him.
Tesla sales slump as pressure piles on Musk
Tesla's worldwide sales tumbled in the first quarter, figures showed Wednesday, piling further pressure on CEO Elon Musk who faces a growing backlash for his role overseeing US federal spending cuts under President Donald Trump.
Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok: report
Amazon has made a last-minute bid to buy TikTok, which faces a US ban if not sold by its Chinese owner, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
Tesla first quarter sales sink amid anger over Musk politics
Tesla reported a 13 percent drop in first quarter auto sales Wednesday amid lower production during factory upgrades and blowback over CEO Elon Musk's work for President Donald Trump's administration.
Nintendo says Switch 2 console to be launched on June 5
Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in years.
Certain foreign firms must 'self-certify' with Trump diversity rules: US embassies
The United States is not planning to verify foreign firms over their diversity programmes but needs certain companies to self-certify compliance with new US rules, two of its main European embassies said Wednesday, after a furore over an apparent warning sent to European companies.
Nigerian president sacks board of state oil company
President Bola Tinubu dismissed the entire leadership of Nigeria's state-run oil company Wednesday, naming a former Shell executive to lead the outfit in a sweeping overhaul that one commentator described as "long overdue".
Heathrow 'warned about power supply' days before shutdown
Heathrow airport was warned about its power supply in the days before the entire hub was shut down due to an outage that caused massive disruption, lawmakers were told on Wednesday.
Swedish insurer drops $160 mn Tesla stake over labour rights
Swedish insurance company Folksam said Wednesday it had given up its $160 million stake in Tesla due to the electric carmaker's approach to labour rights.
Stock markets mixed as uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Equity markets were mixed Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, with speculation about what he has in store stoking uncertainty on trading floors.
Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs
Asian markets edged up Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation about what he has in store is stoking uncertainty on trading floors.
UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors
European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.