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Which companies will be impacted by Trump’s semiconductor tariffs?

Companies such as Taiwan’s TSMC and South Korea’s Samsung Electronics may be particularly hit by upcoming US semiconductor tariffs.

Business

South Korea to boost chip industry support in face of Trump's tariffs

South Korea said on Tuesday it will expand its financial support package for its crucial semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won (about €22.43 million) as part of efforts to address uncertainties posed by the Trump administration’s tariff hikes.

Switzerland

UN trade agency urges US to exempt poorest nations from higher tariffs

UN report says 28 of the 57 nations targeted by the Trump administration's now-paused tariffs each account for less than 0.1% of the US trade deficit.

Economy

German economic sentiment drops to 21-month low as tariff fears linger

German and eurozone economic sentiment plunged in April to multi-year lows, as fears over US trade tariffs and rising global uncertainty weighed heavily on business expectations, particularly in export-driven sectors.

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Economy

US moves ahead with tariffs - launching pharma and chip investigations

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals.

Markets

European markets open higher on hopes of Trump tariff exemptions

European markets opened higher after US President Donald Trump hinted at potential auto tariff relief, despite the push ahead with probes into pharma products and semiconductors.

Economy

Trump considers pausing auto tariffs as world economy endures whiplash

President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains.

World

Trump claims to have solved US inflation amid market turmoil

The US president's remarks follow a global surge in stocks on Monday after he eased some of his tariffs.

Markets

US markets: Tech stocks rise higher and investors watch earnings

The tech sector emerges as a champion in Monday morning trade as investors navigate the ever-changing tariff landscape and a myriad of earnings reports.

Culture news

Penguin ‘protest march’ against Trump’s tariffs coming this week

They won't let the tariffs slide... Non-profit Penguins International is making the most of unexpected attention from Trump's tariffs to organise a protest march - and to raise awareness on the penguin species becoming extinct. Flippers up!

Economy

China’s Xi hits out at Trump, says there are no winners in tariff war

China’s leader Xi Jinping made the comments as he began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, reiterating China’s commitment to global trade.

Tech News

Could Trump's trade war undo investments in Europe's AI start-ups?

While overall European tech stocks have been down for the first quarter, AI investments are up 55 per cent, according to a report shared in a first exclusive with Euronews Next.

Markets

European equities rise on Trump's temporary tech tariff exemption

European equities rise as Trump temporarily exempts tech products from tariffs on Chinese imports. The euro also hits 1.14 as the European Central Bank interest rate decision looms.

Economy

Trump team tries to bolster confidence after tariffs chaos in markets

While investors remain anxious about the impact of tariffs on global markets, White House advisors are warning against panic. The fast-changing nature of Trump's trade policies means this message is — however — hard to swallow.

Markets

Week ahead: ECB rate decision, China’s GDP, and major company earnings

This week, the European Central Bank’s (ECB) interest rate decision will take centre stage. The bank is expected to continue reducing its benchmark policy rates amid mounting economic risks linked to tariffs. In Asia, China’s GDP will be closely watched by investors.

Markets

European stocks to rise as Trump hints at return of electronic tariffs

The euro surged further against the US dollar, and European stock markets are set to open higher as the White House exempts electronics from the reciprocal tariffs. However, US President Donald Trump and his team hinted that the exemption would only be temporary.

Economy

China's exports jump 12.4% as imports fall under Trump-era tariffs

China's exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier as companies rushed to beat increases in US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the government said on Monday.

USA

Tariff exemptions on electronics temporary, says US Commerce Secretary

The Trump administration late on Friday said it would exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said would not be permanent.

USA

Smartphones and computers now exempt from tariffs imposed by Trump

Smartphones and computers, as well as other electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, solar cells and memory cards, would be excluded from Trump's global tariffs.

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