Navigating trade tightrope: US juggles tariff politics and global market trust
Thursday, 24 April 2025 () US Treasury Secretary Bessent advocated for international cooperation and criticised the IMF and World Bank for straying from their core missions, signaling a nuanced approach to global finance. However, this message was immediately countered by the White House, which reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining tariffs on China until a new deal is reached.
Donald Trump has defended his sweeping new tariffs, urging countries unhappy with U.S. trade levies to stop doing business altogether. Calling the tariffs “appropriate,” Trump brushed aside stock..
As Donald Trump hikes tariffs on Chinese goods to an unprecedented 145%, China appears to be outmaneuvering Washington through clever supply chain rerouting. Chinese exports are increasingly flowing..
The trade war between the U.S. and China has reached new heights. In response to President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 145%, China has retaliated by increasing its own..