Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Wednesday, snapping a two-day winning streak amid weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex slipped 165.3 points to 76,569.59 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty fell 51.55 points to 23,277.Indian equity markets had begun the trading week on a strong note, with benchmark indices rising…
China on Sunday called upon the US government to “completely cancel” reciprocal tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration which has taken the total levies to 145% on the Asian nation.“We urge the US to… take a big step to correct its mistakes, completely cancel the wrong practice of ‘reciprocal tariffs’ and return to the…
Representative image (AP) As a countermeasure to US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, China has expanded its sweeping export restrictions on strategic minerals critical to defence, clean energy, and high-tech industries.The latest development brings out Beijing’s growing willingness to weaponize its dominace over global mineral supply chains. Rare Earths and permanent magnets On Friday,…
US President Donald Trump and Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau The Canada-US trade war is here to stay, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned on Thursday, declaring that even with exemptions for certain sectors, the economic standoff between the two neighbors will last “for the foreseeable future.” His remarks came after what he described as a…
Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau (File photo) US President Donald Trump and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Wednesday spoke for about 50 minutes over telephone, discussing fentanyl and trade, as Reuters reported.Trump later shared details of the call on Truth Social, accusing Canadian PM Trudeau of using trade tensions to maintain political power. “He…
NEW DELHI: The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China are once again making headlines, this time over the burgeoning sectors of green technology and electric vehicles. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen highlighted these concerns during her recent five-day visit to China, marking these industries as a new battleground in the ongoing trade disputes…
