Switzerland nears deal to cut US tariffs to 15%
Switzerland may secure a deal to lower US tariffs on its exports from 39% to 15% by the end of the week.
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Trump proposes $2,000 payout to Americans funded by tariffs on imported goods
Donald Trump has proposed paying Americans a $2,000 dividend funded by tariff revenue, even as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the legality of his trade policies.
UK approves zero, reduced tariffs on 3,000 Nigerian export products
The UK has expanded trade opportunities for Nigerian exporters under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme, with nearly 3,000 products now enjoying zero or reduced tariffs.
US tariffs leave India Kashmir’s carpet weavers battling to survive
A 50 % hike in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods has devastated Kashmir’s carpet industry, forcing weavers to abandon their craft and threatening the survival of a centuries-old trade.
Trump vows ‘massive’ tariff hike on China, rules out meeting with Xi
Trump said China’s recent move to impose export controls on rare-earth elements was “a real surprise” and warned he may respond with “a massive increase of tariffs.”
Apple criticized after removing ICE-tracking app from store
Apple removed ICEBlock after federal pressure, prompting its developer to accuse the company of suppressing lawful resistance tools.
US eyes 100% tariffs on foreign drugs…
Foreign-made drugs could soon face 100% US import tariffs, but that figure is likely an opening bid in negotiations — and there are still compelling ways to invest in healthcare, Impax Asset Management’s Nathan Moser says
Trump announces 100% tariff on foreign-made movies
President Donald Trump has renewed his pledge to impose a 100% tariff on foreign-made films entering the U.S., a move that could disrupt Hollywood’s global business model.
New AirPods can translate languages in your ears…
Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 use A.I. to deliver real-time translations, offering a practical leap in global communication.
Mexico hikes tariffs on Asian cars to 50% in bid to safeguard jobs and calm US tensions
Mexico announced it will increase tariffs on automobiles imported from China and other Asian nations to 50%, describing the move as an effort to protect local jobs. Analysts, however, noted that the policy also appears designed to ease tensions with the United States.