Trump says rare earths deal ‘done’ with China
“Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me,” Trump wrote.
GLOBAL ECONOMIES
World Bank predicts worst decade for global growth since 60s
Trump’s barrage of new tariffs on America’s trading partners to whittle down global economic growth
Lutnick says US-China trade talks going well on second day
Last month, Washington and Beijing agreed a temporary truce over trade tariffs but each country has since accused the other of breaching the deal.
Trump accuses China of ‘violating’ tariff truce
“So much for being Mr. NICE GUY!” the president said.
Hybrid leader Toyota targets major growth in plug-in vehicles amid industry’s EV uncertainty
Such cars can function as an all-electric vehicle for a certain number of miles before they need a traditional gas-powered engine.
Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 jobs
The rest of the job losses would be in other global markets, said the firm. Most of the jobs being cut are office positions.
Brazil sues China carmaker BYD over ‘slave-like’ conditions
“Our lawsuit is very well-founded, with a substantial amount of evidence provided during the investigation process,” he said.
IMF raises UK growth forecast as it warns on tax and spending.
The Fund held its forecast that the UK economy would grow by 1.4 percent in 2026.
Trump threatens 25% tariff on Apple, other tech giants if they don’t start making devices in America
“Our discussions with them are going nowhere!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Trump agrees to extend EU trade talks after 50% tariff threat
“We had a very nice call, and I agreed to move it,” Trump said