USA: Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods as soon as 1 February. Trump said discussions with his administration were…

Canada: Ottawa avoids Trump’s tariffs – for now

After bracing for weeks for a trade war with the US, Canada has – for now – evaded tariffs that Donald Trump threatened to impose on the country as soon…

China: Authorities call for ‘win-win’ solution to trade tensions

A top Chinese official has warned against protectionism, speaking out as Donald Trump’s return to the White House renews the threat of a trade war. Addressing the World Economic Forum…

UK: I’ll use Trump’s Scottish links in tariff talks – FM

AaThe first minister has vowed to use Donald Trump’s affinity for Scotland in a bid to avoid the prospect of tariffs being applied on imports to the US. John Swinney…

USA: Trump threatens 100% tariff on Brics nations if they try to replace dollar

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on a bloc of nine nations if they were to create a rival currency to the US dollar. “The idea…

USA: PM Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump after tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Florida to meet Donald Trump as Canada seeks to head off the president-elect’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Canadian media…