International trade
US finalizes next China tariff list targeting $16 bln in imports
The United States will begin collecting 25 percent tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese goods on Aug. 23, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Aug. 7 as it published a final tariff list targeting 279 imported product lines.
China's July Exports Accelerate Despite US Tariff Hike
BEIJING (AP) — China's export growth accelerated in July, showing little impact from a U.S. tariff hike in a spiraling dispute over technology. Sales to the United States rose 13.3 percent over a year earlier.
Asian countries denounce 'real threat' of global trade war
Asian countries have voiced concern about the potentially devastating impact of a U.S.-China trade war, with ministers calling for the acceleration of talks for a gigantic Beijing-backed free-trade deal that excludes the United States.
US reviewing Turkey's duty-free access to its markets after tariff retaliation
The Trump administration on Friday launched a review of Turkey's duty-free access to U.S. markets under the Generalized System of Preferences after Ankara imposed retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in response to American steel and aluminum tariffs.
China threatens new tariffs on $60 bln worth of US goods
Beijing warned on Aug. 3 it was prepared to impose new tariffs on $60 billion worth of U.S. goods if Washington ups the ante in the escalating U.S.-China trade war.
High inflation, interest rates hurt businesses: Top business body
A number of problems have been hindering businesses to raise their competitiveness and to take new investment decisions in Turkey, including a weaker Turkish Lira, rising inflation rates and high interest rates, the head of the country's to business association has said.
U.S. Touts EU Trade Truce, Attention Now Turns to China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States signaled on Thursday it is set to push ahead on trade talks with Canada and Mexico after agreeing to suspend hostilities over tariffs with Europe in a fragile deal that may clear the way for renewed pressure on China.
EU to curb steel imports after Trump tariffs
The European Union will launch measures on July 19 designed to prevent a surge of steel imports into the bloc following the U.S. imposition of tariffs on incoming steel and aluminum, the EU's official journal said.
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Switzerland challenges US tariffs at WTO
Switzerland has joined a string of countries launching challenges to Washington's new steel and aluminum tariffs at the World Trade Organization, Bern said on July 10.
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Erdoğan told US senators that imposing embargo on Iran is wrong: Turkish FM
Turkey has warned the United States that the embargo imposed on Iran is a "mistake" and Washington "does not have the right" to force other countries to implement its unilateral decision, Turkish Foreign Minister has said.