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Data show Trump trade war failed to cut US China trade gap

qatarinformer.comJanuary 17, 2026January 17, 2026

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

WASHINGTON: More than seven years after President Donald Trump launched sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods, official data and widely cited economic studies show the measures raised costs inside...

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Inflation fears and trade tensions pull S&P 500 to weekly low

qatarinformer.comMarch 28, 2025March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025March 28, 2025

U.S. stock markets closed sharply lower on Friday, weighed down by hotter-than-expected inflation data and renewed concerns over tariff policies under President Donald Trump. The...

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Gold calm with weak dollar and Trump tariff uncertainty

qatarinformer.comMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Gold prices remained largely flat on Monday, with investors closely watching for clarity on Trump's tariffs ahead of a key April 2 deadline. Spot gold...

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Nvidia stock drops 9% amid fears over new tariffs from Trump

qatarinformer.comMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Nvidia's stock fell nearly 9% on Monday following confirmation from U.S. President Donald Trump that tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would take effect...

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Trump’s tariffs trigger Dow’s worst day since December

qatarinformer.comMarch 4, 2025March 4, 2025

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

U.S. stocks suffered a sharp decline on Monday as President Donald Trump confirmed that new tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would proceed, exacerbating...

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Brussels opposes Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy, vows strong response

qatarinformer.comFebruary 15, 2025February 15, 2025

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025

The European Commission has expressed strong opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” trade policy, calling it a step in the wrong direction. The...

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop as trade tensions rise with new U.S. tariffs

qatarinformer.comFebruary 3, 2025February 3, 2025

February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

U.S. stocks declined on Monday following President Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada. However, major indices pared early losses mid-morning...

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Gasoline, groceries, and cars could cost more as Trump’s tariffs loom

qatarinformer.comJanuary 31, 2025January 31, 2025

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

The Trump administration has reaffirmed its plan to impose 25% tariffs on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, set to take effect on February...

Trump imposes 25% tariff on all Colombian imports over migrant row

qatarinformer.comJanuary 27, 2025January 27, 2025

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that a 25% tariff will be imposed on all goods imported from Colombia, marking a sharp escalation in...

Yuan weakens further, testing China’s resolve amid U.S. policy shifts

qatarinformer.comJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

The Chinese yuan is under mounting pressure, reflecting the dual challenges of a resurgent U.S. dollar and rising concerns over the economic policies of incoming...