Economy

Shock and relief - businesses worldwide react to new Trump tariffs

Economy

Shock and relief – worldwide enterprises respond to Trump’s tariff changes

Jasmin Rodriguez

The recent announcement of new tariffs by Donald Trump has caused a ripple of reactions across global markets. Businesses from various sectors are now re-evaluating their strategies as they prepare…

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

Economy

Switzerland struggles with Europe’s steepest tariffs

Jasmin Rodriguez

The announcement of new trade tariffs has sparked widespread confusion and growing frustration in Switzerland, which now faces some of the steepest import duties among European nations. Businesses, economists, and…

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs and sanctions judge in Bolsonaro case

Economy

50% tariffs: Trump targets Brazil, sanctions judge linked to Bolsonaro

Jasmin Rodriguez

The United States, under the direction of former President Donald Trump, implemented a 50% tariff on select Brazilian imports, while also placing sanctions on a Brazilian judge involved in a…

Trump says 'good friend' India may face up to 25% tariffs

Economy

Trump warns ‘good friend’ India about possible 25% tariffs

Jasmin Rodriguez

Donald Trump has implied that India, a nation he has referred to as a “good friend” in the past, might face high tariffs—possibly up to 25%—if issues regarding trade imbalances…

Adidas to raise prices as US tariffs costs rise by €200m

Economy

Adidas to increase prices as US tariffs rise by €200m

Jasmin Rodriguez

Adidas is planning to alter its pricing approach due to rising financial challenges stemming from heightened U.S. import tariffs, which are expected to elevate the company's costs by about €200…

E.U.'s 0 billion-per-year spending on U.S. energy is unrealistic

Economy

E.U.’s $250 billion-per-year U.S. energy expenditure: Unattainable goals?

Jasmin Rodriguez

The European Union’s ambitious plan to spend an estimated $250 billion each year on energy imports from the United States is drawing increasing scrutiny, with experts and policymakers questioning the…

US companies up against 'nightmare' tariff wall

Economy

‘Nightmare’ tariff walls pose problems for US companies

Jasmin Rodriguez

U.S. companies are encountering increasing obstacles in the form of rising global tariffs, as international trade dynamics grow more complex and less predictable. The evolving landscape of import and export…

US-China talks restart as hopes grow for trade war truce extension

Economy

US-China negotiations restart amid optimism for trade war truce extension

Jasmin Rodriguez

Diplomatic negotiations between the United States and China have resumed, reigniting hopes that the two global powers may extend their fragile truce in the ongoing trade dispute. After years of…

The Fed just gave a rare look at its .5 billion renovation — right before Trump’s tour

Economy

A first look at The Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation — right as Trump prepares to tour

Jasmin Rodriguez

The Federal Reserve has offered a rare glimpse into its ongoing $2.5 billion renovation project, a major overhaul of its historic headquarters in Washington, D.C. The unveiling comes just days…

US FCC clears bn Skydance-Paramount merger

Economy

Skydance-Paramount $8bn merger officially cleared by US FCC

Jasmin Rodriguez

A significant development in the entertainment industry has emerged with the formal approval of an $8 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global. The United States Federal Communications Commission…