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US tariff pause: Trump tries to unite the world against China, calm stock markets
While slapping another round of tariffs on China, Trump said his Chinese counterpart would want to talk to him.
10 April 2025, 03:15 AM
US stocks soar on Trump tariff reversal, oil prices jump
The catalyst came around 1720 GMT when Trump announced a 90-day pause on the most onerous new tariffs for every country except China
10 April 2025, 03:10 AM
India central bank cuts interest rates
India’s central bank cut interest rates in the world’s fifth-largest economy on Wednesday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs kicked in and policymakers warned of “challenging global economic conditions”.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
S Korea unveils $2b support for carmakers
South Korea on Wednesday unveiled a $2 billion emergency support package for its crucial export-focused carmakers, warning US President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on the sector could be a “significant blow”.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
China’s central bank asks state lenders to reduce dollar purchases
China’s central bank will not allow sharp yuan declines and has asked major state-owned banks to reduce US dollar purchases, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Chipmaking giants face triple tariff hit
Chipmakers will feel the heat of Donald Trump’s tariff rampage. The exemption of semiconductors from the US president’s announced levies may not last. What’s more, the blow to demand for phones and other consumer electronics will be painful for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Samsung Electronics and peers. Surging costs also will disrupt their bold plans to set up factories in the US
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
ECB braces for bigger-than-anticipated growth hit
Euro zone economic growth could fall much more from the impact of US trade tariffs than initially estimated by the European Central Bank and the turmoil could also drag inflation down in the near term, four sources told Reuters.
9 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Holcim Group reaffirms commitment to Bangladesh market
Regional head of Holcim Group meets chief adviser
9 April 2025, 13:48 PM
Chief adviser seeks greater collaboration with UK
UK trade envoy calls on Prof Yunus
9 April 2025, 13:06 PM
Spanish clothing giant Inditex wants to bolster ties with Bangladesh
Inditex CEO meets with chief adviser
9 April 2025, 12:34 PM
China announced additional tariffs on US goods
The finance ministry said it would impose additional tariffs on US goods from April 10
9 April 2025, 11:15 AM
UK firms want to invest $50 million in Bangladesh's stolen asset recovery drive
They expressed interest during BB governor’s recent visit to London
9 April 2025, 11:13 AM
India cancels transshipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargo
This move could impact the shipment of Bangladesh’s readymade garments through Indian airports
9 April 2025, 09:52 AM
China seeks to 'tariff-proof' economy as trade war with US deepens
Beijing has vowed to "fight to the end" against Trump's aggressive trade policy
9 April 2025, 08:51 AM
Asian buyers shun US farm goods, hit by ship crunch and trade war
China, which retaliated with 34 percent duties on US goods, is the largest importer of US agricultural products
9 April 2025, 07:25 AM
Trump tariffs kick in, triggering more market carnage
Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades, raised fears of recession and wiped trillions of dollars off the market value of major firms.
9 April 2025, 06:26 AM
ASEAN chief urges 'boldly' integrating region's economies amid US tariff worries
The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations, which count on the United States as their main export market, were among those slapped with the toughest levies by President Donald Trump
9 April 2025, 05:25 AM
Equities resume selloff as Trump cranks up trade war
Asia resumed its retreat Wednesday, though some markets pared some early big losses
9 April 2025, 05:16 AM
Trump's new tariffs take effect, with 104% on Chinese goods
China -- Washington's top economic rival but also a major trading partner -- is the hardest hit
9 April 2025, 04:07 AM
Trump's latest tariffs loom, set to deepen global trade war
Trump's punishing tariffs have shaken a global trading order that has persisted for decades
9 April 2025, 03:56 AM