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Trump gave US importers less than five days notice about his decision to increase the rate on the USD 200 billion category of goods to 25 percent. (Photo:AP)

US increases tariffs on Chinese goods; China says it will retaliate

China's Ministry said it 'deeply regrets' the US decision, adding that it would take necessary countermeasures, without...

10 May 2019 10:13 AM GMT

The renewed tensions roiled global stock markets this week and unnerved exporters caught off guard. (Photo:AP)

China-US trade talks resume; Trump insists deal 'still likely'

But Trump warned he was also more than happy to use tariffs in resolving his differences with China.

10 May 2019 3:11 AM GMT

Also speaking at the Paris Forum event, French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire warned about the impact of a trade war between the worlds two biggest economies. (Photo:AP)

US-China trade tensions threat to world economy: IMF chief

The head of the International Monetary Fund said that fresh trade tensions between the US and China were a threat to the...

7 May 2019 10:05 AM GMT

A delegation from China will be in Washington on Thursday and Friday and Lighthizer said he expected top Chinese negotiator Vice Premier Liu He will attend. (Photo:AP)

US says China fell back on trade commitments, talks continue

China had backtracked on commitments in trade talks, prompting US President Donald Trump to threaten additional tariffs...

7 May 2019 2:50 AM GMT

US President Donald Trump has decided to end waivers on Iranian oil. (Photo:AP)

Trump keeps pressure on China in do or die trade talks

US President Donald Trump that the United States will raise tariffs on USD 200 billion of Chinese goods -- a blunt...

6 May 2019 5:20 AM GMT

Mnuchin, along with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, held a day of discussions, before Chinese Vice Premier Liu He. (Photo:AP)

US, China hold 'progressive' trade talks in Beijing

China and the United States held productive trade talks in Beijing and will continue discussions in Washington next...

1 May 2019 8:45 AM GMT

This month, India slapped higher tariffs on 28 US products in retaliation for Washingtons withdrawal this month of tariff-free trade for certain Indian goods. (Photo: AFP)

'Not high, in line with WTO rule': Govt sources rebut Trump's tariff...

Earlier Trump tweeted that for years India had put 'very high tariffs against US'. Adding: 'It is unacceptable and must...

27 Jun 2019 6:26 AM GMT

'India's recent tariff hike unacceptable, must be withdrawn,' says...

The statement comes hours before Trump is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at G-20 Summit.

27 Jun 2019 4:23 AM GMT

The United States and China have waged an 11-month trade war marked by tit-for-tat tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars of each others goods, roiling financial markets, disrupting supply chains and crimping global economic growth prospects. (Photo: File)

China hoping Trump-Xi meeting will help bridge differences

Trump has already imposed 25% tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports and China has retaliated with tariffs on US...

25 Jun 2019 11:23 AM GMT

The Nifty claiming 11,l883 and Sensex 39571 marked the day with all the bullishness summoned up from yesterdays gains but selling emerged at higher levels.

Sensex, Nifty falter as tariffs on US goods stoke trade war fears

India putting retaliatory tariffs on US is creating a fear of a trade war,' said Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal...

17 Jun 2019 7:19 AM GMT

The threat to use Chinas rich supply of rare earths as leverage in the conflict has contributed to sharp losses in US stocks. (Photo:AP)

China blames US for trade dispute, but won't escalate further

The report said China has kept its word throughout 11 rounds of talks and will honor its commitments if a trade...

3 Jun 2019 6:45 AM GMT

Trump has made clamping down on legal and illegal immigration a signature policy of his administration. (Photo:AP)

Trump very serious on imposing tariffs on Mexico; says top aide

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who said the president of Mexico wants to keep being a friend of...

3 Jun 2019 3:14 AM GMT