Tariffs

Washington and Beijing reached a temporary deal that rolled back many of the moves the countries have made against each other since April 2.

‘I think they want the deal very badly,’ Trump said.

Stocks, crude oil, and Treasury yields pop on temporary tariff cuts.

Markets around the world reacted positively to the announcement, with the U.S. dollar strengthening and the yield on U.S. Treasurys rising.

Beijing is wary that the Trump administration will use tariffs, to erode the communist regime’s power in Africa.

While the president suggested that exemptions from the 10 percent baseline are possible, he said only countries offering ‘exceptional’ terms may see relief.

Critics say the UK gave up long-term leverage for short-term fixes, as farmers and MPs call for more transparency and protections.

‘Every little bit helps,’ one UK economist said about the new trade outline.

The auto market may slow in the second half of 2025 because ’strong demand likely pulled some transactions forward,' says one expert.

The cold storage warehouse and logistics operator still plans to expand its worldwide projects in the second quarter.

The president said China had far more to gain than the United States.

‘In the coming weeks, we’ll have it all very conclusive,’ Trump told reporters.

Opposition politicians have criticised a provision in Tuesday’s deal exempting some temporary Indian workers from national insurance payments.

The utility giant’s commercial power load grew by 12.4 percent year over year in the first quarter, with hyperscale data centers set to boost demand further.

Trump announced on May 6 that the Chinese regime wants to engage as its economy feels the impact of U.S. tariffs.

Imports grew by 4.4 percent to a record high of $419 billion as businesses bolstered their purchases before the government announced further tariffs.

The deal follows three years of talks and is set to boost several sectors which are hit especially hard by U.S. tariffs.

The company’s first-quarter earnings were down from a year ago but exceeded market expectations.

The White House said ‘all options’ are being explored after Trump authorized a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States.

Most of the financial world is taking a wait and see approach as the United States seeks a realignment in global trade rules.