Asian equities saw a welcome rebound on Wednesday, buoyed by news that the United States and China are set to resume trade talks this weekend—offering a glimmer of hope amid fears of a prolonged trade war. The announcement helped lift market sentiment across the region, with major indexes from Hong Kong to Jakarta registering solid…
In his signature blend of wisdom and humility, Warren Buffett sounded a cautionary note on the use of tariffs, urging U.S. policymakers not to weaponize trade. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday, the 94-year-old investment titan warned that excessive tariffs could harm not just international relationships, but America’s own economic future. “Balanced…
In a surprising shift, U.S. officials have reportedly reached out to their Chinese counterparts in an effort to open discussions over the mounting tariff war that has shaken global markets and disrupted supply chains. According to Yuyuan Tantian, a Chinese media outlet affiliated with state broadcaster CCTV, Washington is now “proactively” seeking dialogue with Beijing…
In a major shift ahead of his upcoming rally near Detroit, President Donald Trump has agreed to soften the impact of tariffs on the U.S. auto industry, according to reports from U.S. media on Monday. The decision comes as Trump prepares to celebrate his first 100 days in office, with the move seen as an…
Gold prices soared to an all-time high on Monday, reflecting heightened investor anxiety amid growing tensions between President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve, and key global trading partners. The surge in the precious metal came alongside a weakened U.S. dollar and mixed performances in global stock markets, painting a picture of economic unease and geopolitical…
In what could be a sweeping shift in American foreign policy, a leaked draft executive order from the White House proposes a drastic reduction in the United States’ diplomatic presence in Africa, alongside the elimination of key State Department offices focused on climate change, democracy, and human rights. The draft order, reportedly obtained by AFP,…
The U.S.-China trade dispute is heating up once more, with Beijing telling Washington to “stop threatening and blackmailing” after President Donald Trump reiterated that it’s up to China to return to the negotiating table. At the heart of the renewed tension is Trump’s aggressive new round of tariffs—some reaching as high as 145% on Chinese…
In a turbulent week for global markets, President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariff strategy, insisting it’s working for both the United States and the broader global economy — despite China ramping up its own tariffs on U.S. goods to a staggering 125%. The latest escalation has sent shockwaves through financial markets. Wall Street…
In a day marked by high-stakes economic maneuvering between the world’s two largest economies, former U.S. President Donald Trump reignited the U.S.-China trade war with a dramatic escalation in tariffs, even as he extended an olive branch to other countries caught in the crossfire. On Wednesday, tensions between Washington and Beijing flared once again as…
President Donald Trump has taken a bold step in reshaping U.S.-China trade once again—this time by sharply increasing tariffs on small packages coming from China, a move that could significantly disrupt the flow of low-cost goods popular on platforms like Shein and Temu. In a newly signed executive order, Trump announced that the duty on…
