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Why Apple isn't likely to leave China despite Trump's tariffs

Donald Trump is hoping Apple will return to the US to make its flagship products. Even with tariffs in place, there's little incentive for the tech giant to leave China.

11/04/2025

Radio Schuman

The EU’s reciprocal pause on tariffs: What’s next?

In an interview with Euronews, Varg Folkman, a policy analyst at the European Policy Centre, commented on the EU's move to suspend its counter-tariffs in response to Trump’s 90-day pause on his reciprocal duties on steel and aluminium.

11/04/2025

Europe News

Trump's wrong, European food's safer than American: EU safety chief

EU food standards are among the strictest in the world thanks to rigorous inspections and enforcement, says EU food safety agency director Bernhard Url, dismissing Donald Trump’s recent claims.

11/04/2025

Green News

Trump lifts rule restricting water use to end 'war on showers'

The standards were intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines and toilets use less energy and water.

11/04/2025

Health news

RFK Jr sets September deadline to find out what causes autism

A longtime critic of vaccines, Kennedy has previously expressed the view that childhood jabs cause the developmental condition.

11/04/2025

Markets

Euro soars to 3-year high as investors flee US assets over tariff woes

The euro surged to a three-year high against the US dollar amid tariff-driven market volatility, as investors offloaded US assets and sought safety in haven currencies. Despite renewed sell-offs on Wall Street, European stock markets are poised to open higher.

11/04/2025

Markets

US stocks lose gains as Asian markets fall in China-US trade war

Asian shares sank on Friday after US stocks gave up much of their historic gains from the day before.

11/04/2025

USA

White House says tariff rate on most Chinese imports is now 145%

Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the US president defended his tariff policies, saying the US is in “very good shape”.

11/04/2025

Europe News

Spain aims for closer ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty

Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.'

11/04/2025

Economy

US inflation dropped in March - pulled down by falling gasoline prices

Gas prices declined in March, while costs for housing and clothing rose at a slower pace. Food prices increased over the month.

10/04/2025

Business

TSMC shares soar as semiconductor firm announces surprise revenue lift

The world's biggest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), recorded a 41.6% year-on-year revenue rise in the first three months of the year.

10/04/2025

Europe News

EU pauses counter-tariffs against US to 'give negotiations a chance'

The counter-tariffs agreed by EU countries were set to target almost €21 billion in American products, such as soybeans, copper and motorbikes.

10/04/2025

Economy

Fed headache ahead as tariffs fuel higher prices and slower hiring

The prospect of high inflation stemming from widespread tariffs along with weaker hiring could put the Federal Reserve in a difficult spot, Fed policymakers said in minutes from last month's meeting.

10/04/2025

Markets

Here's how Trump gave a hint to investors before tariffs pause

Trump announced a 90-day pause on some so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs on Wednesday, causing global stock markets to soar, regaining some of the ground lost recently.

10/04/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen greets Trump's tariff pause, offers 'zero-for-zero' deal

The European Commission will examine Donald Trump's decision to temporarily pause his sweeping tariffs before taking further steps.

10/04/2025

Markets

Wall Street rallies to historic gains as Trump halts most tariffs

Asian shares followed the US trend and surged overnight with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 2,000 points almost immediately after the Tokyo exchange opened, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump ’s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.

10/04/2025

USA

Trump authorises 90-day tariffs pause on most countries except China

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was imposing a steeper tariff rate of 125% on Beijing because of 'the lack of respect China has shown the World's Markets.'

09/04/2025

Economy

Why are US Treasuries losing safe-haven status in major sell-off?

US Treasuries are behaving unusually as yields rise during market turmoil, raising doubts about their safe-haven status amid the US-China trade war and waning confidence in American economic dominance.

09/04/2025

Markets

US stocks surge after Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.

09/04/2025

Business

Why Trump’s tariffs are a serious threat to the German car industry

US tariffs are affecting up to €67bn of EU automotive industry exports, the majority of which are coming from Germany. BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes must choose between pausing shipments or absorbing tariff costs.

09/04/2025