Tag: #tariffs

Treasury Secretary Bessent Endorses Trump's Economic Policies Amid Diverging Global Forecasts

U.S. Treasury Secretary endorses Trump's economic policies despite contrasting global forecasts, predicts 3% growth by next year.

#trump, #economicpolicies, #tariffs, #taxcuts, #usdeficit

U.S. Energy Storage Sector to Invest $100 Billion in Domestic Battery Production

Amid potential tariffs on Chinese imports, U.S. energy sector pledges $100B for homegrown battery manufacturing by 2030.

#energy, #batteries, #us, #china, #tariffs

U.S. Economy Faces Contraction Amid Escalating Trade Disputes

The U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in Q1 2025 due to new tariffs and trade tensions, disrupting global supply chains and highlighting inflation concerns.

#useconomy, #tradepolicy, #tariffs, #inflation

Trump's April 2025 Tariff Announcements Rattle Financial Markets and Investors

In April 2025, Trump's tariffs on imports disrupted swap spreads, hitting markets and hedge funds hard, highlighting leverage risks.

#trump, #tariffs, #financial markets, #swap spreads, #hedge funds

Trump Administration Modifies Auto Tariffs to Ease Domestic Industry Burden

President Trump announces adjustments to auto tariffs, offering relief to US automakers amid industry concerns.

#automobiles, #tariffs, #us, #domestic manufacturers

U.S. Consumer Confidence Plummets to Lowest Level Since 2020 Amid Tariff Concerns

April 2025 sees U.S. Consumer Confidence Index drop by 7.9 points to 86.0, lowest since May 2020, due to trade policies and economic fears.

#economy, #consumer confidence, #tariffs, #trade policies

Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Spark Global Trade War

Trump's 2025 tariffs ignite a global trade war, causing industry disruptions and international tensions.

#trade war, #trump, #tariffs, #global economy

ECB Criticizes U.S. Tariffs Amid Global Economic Strain

ECB's Villeroy criticizes Trump's tariffs, highlighting eurozone resilience and potential interest rate cuts amid global economic uncertainty.

#ecb, #tariffs, #eurozone, #interest rates, #donald trump

Escalating U.S.-China Trade War Spurs Global Economic Turmoil

U.S.-China trade tensions escalate, sparking global market turmoil and geopolitical reshuffling.

#trade war, #us-china relations, #economy, #tariffs

Federal Reserve's Beige Book Highlights Rising Economic Uncertainty Amid Tariffs

Tariffs spur economic uncertainty as Fed Beige Book cites significant concerns, affecting growth and investments.

#federal reserve, #beige book, #tariffs, #us economy, #trade policy

Erosion of the U.S. Dollar’s Safe-Haven Status: Shifts in Global Financial Markets

U.S. protectionist policies erode dollar's safe-haven status, prompting global financial market reconfiguration.

#us dollar, #global markets, #protectionism, #tariffs

IMF Warns of Surging Global Public Debt, Projected to Hit 100% of GDP by 2030

Global public debt is set to approach 100% of GDP by 2030, driven by tariffs and slower growth, according to the IMF's latest report.

#imf, #global debt, #economy, #tariffs

China Warns Against US Trade Agreements Amid Escalating Tariff Tensions

China cautions nations on US trade deals amid rising tariffs, warning of economic retaliation. Global trade faces disruption.

#china, #us, #trade, #tariffs, #economy

China Issues Stern Warning Amid Escalating Trade War with the U.S.

China warns against U.S. trade alliances, escalating tariffs unset global markets as tensions rise.

#china, #trade war, #tariffs, #global economy

China Calls for UN Security Council Meeting to Condemn US Tariff Policies

China to convene UN meeting on April 23, 2025, to criticize US tariffs amidst escalating trade tensions.

#china, #us, #tariffs, #trade war, #un