Trump tariffs

Economy

Donald Trump pledges to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday at the close of a golf tournament in Ireland that he plans to remove a 15% tariff on Irish whiskey.

14/09/2026

Business

Portuguese economist Ricardo Reis dropped by IMF after criticising Trump tariffs

Ricardo Reis warned that tariffs could drive up prices in the United States and potentially trigger a new wave of inflation.

10/09/2026

Economy

Trump takes aim at Canadian alcohol in latest trade war escalation

The US president has escalated his standoff with Ottawa with new tariffs and an alcohol ban, prompting Carney to warn there will be a price to pay for standing firm.

09/09/2026

Economy

China exports gain on strong demand for autos and high-tech goods

China’s export growth accelerated in August, rising 25% from a year earlier, buoyed by autos and high-tech goods.

08/09/2026

Business

US slaps 100% tariffs on drones to counter Chinese dominance

New US tariffs of up to 100% on drones and parts took effect on Thursday as Washington moves to cut its reliance on Chinese suppliers, led by DJI.

03/09/2026

Tech News

Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps plays both sides

What you call Lake Ontario now depends on where you are logging in from. Google Maps has begun showing "Lake America" to US users following US President Donald Trump's executive order, while Canadians still see the name that has stood for more than 400 years.

31/08/2026

Canada

Canada hits US goods with 50% tariffs as trade war escalates

"We will support our workers, our businesses and our industries with whatever it takes, for as long as it takes," Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said on Tuesday.

25/08/2026

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China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad

At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.

20/08/2026

Business

Trump says Canada reached last minute deal with US to delay 50% tariff

The two allies traded goods and services worth close to $1 trillion despite their strained relations last year, as US President Donald Trump continues his relentless push to enforce tariffs and levies on his northern neighbours.

19/08/2026

Economy

Midnight showdown looms as US and Canada meet to avoid Trump tariffs

The US and Canada are locked in last-minute talks to prevent a fresh wave of tariffs from striking at 00:01 ET on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump has vowed to slap 50% duties on $20 billion (€17.2bn) worth of Canadian products if a deal is not reached in time.

18/08/2026

Economy

Trump imposes drone tariffs of up to 100% with a lower rate for the EU

US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, with EU manufacturers facing a preferential rate of 15% and British firms 10%, in a measure meant to rebuild American production of a technology central to modern warfare.

14/08/2026

Economy

Trump admin refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs

The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.

06/08/2026

Europe News

US Senate bill on Russia sanctions risks backfiring against Europe

A sanctions bill making its way through the US Senate risks handing Donald Trump a powerful tool to slap tariffs on allies and adversaries alike.

01/08/2026

Europe Today

'Expect more action from the US after the Google fine,' Top MEP

German Socialist MEP Bernd Lange, the European Parliament's trade chief, told Euronews that he hopes the new US tariffs will be challenged in US courts and said that targeting the EU over forced labour was "crazy" given its stringent regulations.

24/07/2026

Business

US imposes sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries

The newly-announced tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5%, will replace expiring global tariffs on Friday announced by Trump earlier this year.

24/07/2026

Europe News

Google fine 'creates uncertainty' for EU-US trade deal, USTR says

Washington says the EU's €890m fine against Google under the Digital Markets Act jeopardises the EU-US trade deal, calling it "massive uncertainty" for US exporters.

23/07/2026