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Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs

Automakers tremble in Asia as Trump threatens Mexico tariffs

Shares of major Asian automakers and suppliers tumbled on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap tariffs on imports from Mexico from next month, potentially upending a decades-old business model of global manufacturers.



7 years ago
KKR hires former Australian Prime Minister Turnbull as global senior advisor

KKR hires former Australian Prime Minister Turnbull as global senior advisor

KKR & Co has appointed former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as a global senior advisor, the global investment firm told Reuters on Friday.



7 years ago
FCA CEO Manley sold shares for $3.5 million this week to cover personal expense

FCA CEO Manley sold shares for $3.5 million this week to cover personal expense

Fiat Chrysler Chief Executive Mike Manley sold shares in the car maker for $3.46 million on May 28, the day after the announcement of a merger proposal to French rival Renault, a regulatory filing showed.



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U.S., China firms scramble as new tariffs hurt business

U.S., China firms scramble as new tariffs hurt business

Shanghai wine importer Alex Chen has spent the last 10 days moving all his American wines - from chardonnays to zinfandels - out of warehouses in the city's free trade zone before they are hit with an extra tariff that kicks in on Saturday.



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Chevron says new U.S. tariffs may impair development of Mexican market

Chevron says new U.S. tariffs may impair development of Mexican market

Oil giant Chevron Corp said on Friday the imposition of new tariffs may lead to retaliation by Mexico impairing the development of that nation's recently opened market for imports of U.S. gasoline and diesel.



7 years ago
University of Pennsylvania to Offer New Course in Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

University of Pennsylvania to Offer New Course in Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The University of Pennsylvania is now offering a new course specifically for cryptocurrency and blockchain. The course is called Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies. Its description reads: “What is Cryptocurrency and how is it an innovative and effective method of currency? This... Read More


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7 years ago
New front in trade war means Fed's dry powder may get burned

New front in trade war means Fed's dry powder may get burned

The U.S. Federal Reserve's hesitance to react to world trade tensions may have been dealt a fatal blow Friday by President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of new tariffs on Mexico, levies that could slam investment and business confidence and leave little doubt the administration's combative stance is here to stay.



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Cool Cold Brew Returns to Crowdcube

Cool Cold Brew Returns to Crowdcube

Less than two years after completing its first successful Crowdcube campaign, Cool Cold Brew, a UK-based healthier chilled coffee drinks brand, has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform to raise a minimum of £100,000. As previously reported, Cool Cold Brew was launched in 2010 by founder,... Read More


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7 years ago
China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect amid standoff

China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect amid standoff

An increase in Chinese tariffs on most U.S. imports on a $60 billion target list took effect as planned on Saturday, with Beijing retaliating against Washington's escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies.



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Pompeo tells Germany: Use Huawei and lose access to our data

Pompeo tells Germany: Use Huawei and lose access to our data

The United States raised the pressure on Western allies in a war of attrition over next-generation networks on Friday, saying countries that allow China's Huawei to build their telecoms infrastructure could be cut off from crucial intelligence data.



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Mexico, U.S. business groups urge Trump to back down on tariff threat

Mexico, U.S. business groups urge Trump to back down on tariff threat

Mexico's president and the top U.S. business lobbying group called on President Donald Trump to back down from a threat to impose punitive tariffs on Mexican imports, in a dispute over migration that could shock Mexico's economy.



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U.S. manufacturers, farmers fret over Trump's Mexico tariff plan

U.S. manufacturers, farmers fret over Trump's Mexico tariff plan

Mexico's president on Friday urged his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, to back down from threats to slap tariffs on Mexican goods entering the United States, in a dispute over migration that could create a major economic shock for Mexico.



7 years ago
Factbox: Auto, other industries' manufacturing presence in Mexico

Factbox: Auto, other industries' manufacturing presence in Mexico

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a tariff of 5% would be imposed on all goods coming from Mexico, increasing gradually each month until it reaches 25% on Oct. 1, unless Mexico takes immediate action to curb illegal immigration.



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Trump's tariff threat on Mexico slams Wall Street

Trump's tariff threat on Mexico slams Wall Street

U.S. stocks fell on Friday after President Donald Trump's shock threat of tariffs on Mexico fueled fears that escalating trade wars could push the world's largest economy into recession.



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Global stocks drop on fears of expanding trade war

Global stocks drop on fears of expanding trade war

Global equities tumbled and safe-haven sovereign bonds surged Friday after President Donald Trump's unexpected threat of tariffs on Mexican goods added to fears that escalating trade wars will push the U.S. and other major economies into recession.



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