#trade-policies

#trade-policies

The EU is growing weary of Washington's negotiating methods as the August 1 deadline for trade negotiations approaches, indicating a potential lack of agreement.

The U.S.' major stock index closed within a hair of its record high set in February, climbing on investors' hopes that rate cuts and tariff relief are coming sooner than expected.

"Fear of a potential economic hit from Trump's tariff policies, rather than responses to real impacts, had so far been the main driver of client spending shifts."

This is intolerable for us (...) If farmers don't mobilise again, then these promises won't be kept.

The first quarter UK GDP growth of 0.7% signals a potentially positive turnaround for Labour's economic strategy post a sluggish previous year.

‘Policy uncertainty stemming in large part from the stop-and-start tariff issues has hurt builder confidence but initial trade arrangements are a welcome development.’

Higher employment costs and the uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariffs have caused UK employers to drastically cut jobs and freeze hiring, marking a severe drop in confidence.

In April, Shein and Temu significantly increased their digital advertising budget in Europe, marking a strategic pivot from the US market due to trade tariffs.

New York investment firm 3G Capital will acquire Skechers in a $9.4 billion deal, making it a private entity, reflecting a valuation of $63 per share.

Most economists anticipate the brunt of the impact from punishing levies will be seen in coming months.

Amazon has been discussing the potential to list tariff costs separately in their import-focused Amazon Haul sub-store, but has since denied any plans to do so.

Many exporters to the United States and importers from other countries that trade with the US are saying they have to greatly reduce their dealings with the United States, recognizing that whatever happens with tariffs, these problems won't go away.

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Intel's warning of 'elevated uncertainty across the industry' impacted its stock, decreasing 6.8% after it provided a disappointing profit forecast despite beating early year earnings expectations.

The decline in international tourism to the US can be connected to political and economic instability, as evidenced by a reported 11.6% decrease in overseas visits.

Ursula von der Leyen warns that the EU is ready to counteract the new US tariffs, emphasizing dire consequences for millions. Germany backs a unified EU response.

Every June, it trucks in more than six million pounds of peat moss from Manitoba. Suppliers have stopped quoting prices until they have more clarity on tariffs.