A global economy jolted by an oil shock now gets a tariff reminder Business

A global economy jolted by an oil shock now gets a tariff reminder

LONDON — We’ve all been down this road before. President Donald Trump issues a blitz of punitive tariffs on allies and rivals, straining trade, rattling bond markets, raising prices and injecting more uncertainty into the global economy. The difference now is that the United States is at war with Iran, key trade and energy routes […]

US to impose 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports Business

US to impose 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports

The United States will impose a 25% tariff on most imported goods from Brazil, officials said on Wednesday. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the tariff came as a result of a year-long investigation that unveiled unfair trade practices. “Whether it is punishing US technology companies for refusing to censor political speech, backsliding on anti-corruption […]