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U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It

U.S. Trade Deal Could Lift UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It

The British government made faster economic growth its No. 1 mission. But efforts to kick-start it have been repeatedly knocked …

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Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.

Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.

President Trump’s desire to “make Hollywood great again” by wielding his preferred economic weapon — tariffs — has sent a …

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China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War

China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War

China’s central bank cut interest rates and made it easier on Wednesday for banks to increase lending and pump more …

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Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.

Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S.

President Trump said he would impose a 100 percent tariff on movies “produced” outside the United States, proclaiming in a …

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Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

The United States imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported auto parts on Saturday that could sharply raise prices for new …

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Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs

Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs

The two largest U.S. oil companies reported their lowest first-quarter profits in years on Friday as they braced for the …

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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast

Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast

The growing list of major economies warning of weaker growth because of U.S. tariffs has a new member. The Bank …

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Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll

Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll

President Trump’s tariffs are already taking a toll on China’s factories. Three weeks into a trade war that pushed import …

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Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test

Trump’s Tariffs Put China’s E-Commerce Superpowers to the Test

The auditorium at Alibaba’s headquarters was packed with attendees, leaning against the wall and squeezing onto the stairs. Hundreds of …

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Trump Administration Looks to Take Steps to Ease Pain From Car Tariffs

Trump Administration Looks to Take Steps to Ease Pain From Car Tariffs

The Trump administration said it plans to announce measures as early as Tuesday to ease the impact of tariffs on …

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China Is Weighing Tariff Exemptions on Some U.S. Imports

China Is Weighing Tariff Exemptions on Some U.S. Imports

The Chinese government is considering whether to exclude some essential products from its retaliatory 125 percent tariffs on American goods, …

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Stocks Extend Gains as Investors Weigh Fed Rates and Tariff Talk

Stocks Extend Gains as Investors Weigh Fed Rates and Tariff Talk

Stocks rose on Thursday, extending a two-day rally as investors hope for an easing of President Trump’s trade wars and …

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