By HUIZHONG WU, Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — China on Thursday denied U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as “trying to catch the wind.” China’s comments come after Trump said Tuesday that the final tariff rate on China’s exports … [Read more...] about China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs
European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plans
By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Global shares traded mixed Thursday, as worries crept back following a Wall Street rally that came after President Donald Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.9% in early trading to 7,412.26, while the German DAX shed early … [Read more...] about European benchmarks slide while Asia finishes mixed as uncertainty persists over Trump’s plans
Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office next week with a rally in Michigan, his first since returning to the White House earlier this year. Trump will visit Macomb County on Tuesday, the White House press secretary said. The region just north of Detroit, known as an automotive hub. “President … [Read more...] about Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week to mark his first 100 days in office
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll finds
By JOSH BOAK and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering, with a new poll showing that many people fear the country is being steered into a recession and that the president’s broad and haphazardly enforced tariffs will cause prices to rise. Roughly half of U.S. … [Read more...] about Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump’s tariffs, new poll finds
The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases
By KELVIN CHAN, Associated Press Business Writer LONDON (AP) — European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros Wednesday as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules. The European Commission imposed a 500 million euro ($571 million) fine on Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options … [Read more...] about The European Union fines Apple 500 million euros and Meta 200 million in separate digital cases