Economy US inflation shows limited tariff impact, but prices still rise The latest US numbers show July inflation came in softer than expected at 2.7%. Core prices hit 3.1%, with a more significant tariff hit expected later in the year. 12/08/2025
USA Trump extends pause on China tariffs for another 90 days Trump has extended his tariff pause on China for another 90-days just hours before the last trade truce was set to expire. 11/08/2025
Business Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market. 11/08/2025
Europe News Tariffs & Trivia: Your summer EU-US trade war recap quiz The US-EU tariff saga kept us hooked all summer long. But were you paying attention as both sides traded blows? Take the test to find out. 11/08/2025
Markets Gold futures rise after report Trump has placed tariffs on gold bars The futures reached a record high on Friday after the US reportedly placed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars. 08/08/2025
Economy Who got the best trade deal with the US - the EU or UK? The EU and UK both concluded trade agreements with the US almost three months apart setting new tariffs on their imports. According to the Commission, the EU got the better deal. 08/08/2025
Economy China’s exports grow despite tariff turmoil as trade pivots to Africa While a trade deal with the US is still being fine-tuned and talks are underway, the Chinese economy reports export growth and a rerouting of trade to Africa. 07/08/2025
USA US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs go into effect The move comes after Washington paused its "reciprocal tariffs" for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US. 07/08/2025
Business Trump declares 100% computer chip tariff unless firms build in the US The announcement comes more than three months after Trump temporarily exempted most electronics from his administration's most onerous tariffs. 07/08/2025
Europe News Haunted by Merkel: Trump still grappling with Europe’s lost leader Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about the EU-US trade deal, and reminisced about a conversation with former German chancellor Angela Merkel. 07/08/2025
Economy Trump cranks up India tariffs to 50% in an attempt to pressure Russia Brazil and India now face the world’s steepest blanket tariff at 50%, with India targeted for Russian oil purchases undermining US sanctions. 06/08/2025
Economy Despite tough talk, most Canadian, Mexican goods dodge Trump tariffs Canada and Mexico have been at the centre of Trump's tariff positioning from day one, but it seems that the pre-existing USMCA deal protects most goods from US tariffs. 06/08/2025
Europe News Trump warns EU: 35% tariffs if $600bn investment pledge unfulfilled Trump spoke on CNBC about the current state of markets in the US, but was quizzed about a pledge on investment made in the EU-US trade deal. 05/08/2025
Economy EU Commission 'surprised' by German minister's jibe on trade deal The European Commission defended its US trade deal, saying it emerged from clear consultation with member states - including Germany - following a jibe by German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil criticising the EU’s weakness in negotiations with the US. 05/08/2025
Markets Pfizer earnings strong despite Trump’s new 'up to 250%' tariff threat Pfizer beat earnings expectations and improved its outlook for the rest of the year, despite fresh statements from Trump announcing pharma tariffs next week. 05/08/2025
Business Tariff showdown threatens populist alliance between Trump and Modi Once allies during the populist wave launched in Trump's first term, the US president and Indian PM Narendra Modi are now on a collision course over tariffs and Washington’s warming ties with Pakistan. 05/08/2025
Economy Tariffs: EU Commission to suspend retaliation by another six months As the EU and the US continue negotiating a joint statement to formalise their tariff deal, the EU executive is again postponing a package of countermeasures that were due to enter into force on 7 August. 04/08/2025
Business Why copper, aluminium and steel drive Trump’s MAGA agenda Trump’s 50% tariffs on steel, copper and aluminium go beyond mere economics — they’re a bid to reclaim lost US industries and energise his MAGA base. 04/08/2025
Economy White House keeps tariff pressure on EU car industry The US executive order published on July 31 imposes 15% tariffs on EU products, as outlined in the agreement reached by the US and EU presidents. However, it doesn't lower tariffs on cars, which remain at 25%. 01/08/2025
Business Amazon, Apple post solid earnings but tariffs dampen investor appetite Tariffs and the AI race have made tech investors more cautious, with Amazon and Apple’s second quarter results showing that the market is no longer betting on Big Tech as a whole — only on those with a clear edge. 01/08/2025