Tag: #WTO
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US imposes tariffs on EU goods, targeting Airbus, wine and whisky
Washington, Oct 18 (AFP/APP): The United States imposed tariffs on a record $7.5-billion worth of European Union goods on Friday, despite threats of retaliation, with Airbus, French wine and Scottish whiskies among the high-profile targets. The tariffs, which took effect just after midnight in Washington (0401 GMT), came after talks between European officials and US…
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Chinese food market more open than before
The Chinese food market is open more than before due to foreign funded enterprises
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Global markets tumble on US data, trade concerns
New York, Oct 3 (AFP/APP):Global stocks tumbled Wednesday after lackluster US jobs data exacerbated recession fears, while a World Trade Organization ruling cleared the way for new US tariffs on European goods. Payrolls firm ADP estimated the US added 135,000 private-sector jobs in September. The figures were below expectations and bolster anxieties following data released…
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US stocks gain as markets await trade news, jobs data
New York, Sept 30 (AFP/APP):Wall Street stocks advanced early Monday following improved Chinese economic data and as markets awaited key US economic reports and fresh international trade developments. The closely-watched Caixin manufacturing index in China rose in September to 51.4 from 50.4, despite a bruising US-China trade war that has raised uncertainty over investment. Investors…