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U.S. Tariffs on China Surge Past 100% as Trump Escalates Trade War – but why?

April 10, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on U.S. Tariffs on China Surge Past 100% as Trump Escalates Trade War – but why?

A new chapter in the U.S.-China trade war is unfolding—and it’s one that economists fear could bring widespread economic pain. President Trump has announced tariffs of at least 104% on Chinese goods, the most severe […]

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Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol from Shelves in Retaliation for Trump Tariffs

March 7, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol from Shelves in Retaliation for Trump Tariffs

The U.S.-Canada trade war is spilling over—literally. In response to Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, have removed U.S.-made alcohol from store shelves. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), […]

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Trump Slaps 25 percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

February 11, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Trump Slaps 25 percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war strategy, imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Unlike his first administration’s tariffs, which were justified on national security grounds, this time Trump is […]

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Round 2: China Hits Back with Retaliatory Tariffs and Economic Countermeasures

February 6, 2025 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Round 2: China Hits Back with Retaliatory Tariffs and Economic Countermeasures

In a swift and strategic response to new U.S. tariffs, China has imposed its own levies on American goods while launching an antitrust investigation into Google. The move underscores the intensifying economic rivalry between the […]

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China Slashes Tariffs for Developing Nations

October 30, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China Slashes Tariffs for Developing Nations

Starting December, China will cut tariffs for goods from 43 of the world’s least developed nations, primarily across Africa and Asia. This policy means these countries can export products like crops, seafood, and raw materials […]

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China Hits Back with Brandy Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate

October 9, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China Hits Back with Brandy Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate

In the latest round of trade disputes, China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, a move seen as retaliatory after the European Union levied tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. French officials have criticized […]

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Is China Going Through Mexico to Bypass US Tariffs?

February 26, 2024 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Is China Going Through Mexico to Bypass US Tariffs?

China appears to be rerouting its exports to the United States via Mexico, sidestepping the hefty tariffs established by the US. Recent trade data suggests a significant uptick in Chinese goods shipped to Mexico before […]

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Kleenex to Wipe Away Its Canadian Operations

August 29, 2023 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Kleenex to Wipe Away Its Canadian Operations

Kleenex, a household name for facial tissues, is saying goodbye to Canada due to “unique complexities,” as stated by Kimberly-Clark, the parent company of Kleenex. This decision highlights the importance of understanding market dynamics and […]

Balance of Payments

Australia likely to go to the WTO if China extends wine tariffs

March 26, 2021 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Australia likely to go to the WTO if China extends wine tariffs

Following the introduction in China of temporary tariffs on Australian wine imports last year, the Australian wine industry is now expecting an imminent announcement of both an increase and expansion of the tariffs.   Already […]

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China to impose an 80.5% tariff on Australian barley exports

May 21, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on China to impose an 80.5% tariff on Australian barley exports

Australia’s barley producers are about to feel the full force of Chinese protectionism after the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday that an 80.5% tariff would be imposed on barley exports from Australia. The […]

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Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

February 7, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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Phase one of the US-China trade deal signed!

January 20, 2020 TheCuriousEconomist Comments Off on Phase one of the US-China trade deal signed!

China and the US have finally come to an agreement on steps to bring an end to the devastating trade war which has engulfed the current account of both countries, whilst also significantly rocking the global economy. […]

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Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

February 7, 2020 Comments Off on Kenya and the US look set to sign a free-trade deal despite Trump’s attacks on global trade

Under President Trump, the US stance towards global trade has become increasingly protectionist, with billions of dollars of tariffs placed on goods from countries all over the world, engagement in a devastating trade war with […]

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U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

April 15, 2025 Comments Off on U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

It’s a dramatic move—but one the U.K. government believes is essential for national economic security. In an extraordinary step, the government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant under emergency legislation to prevent its […]

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Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

May 13, 2025 Comments Off on Nigeria’s economy on a rapid rise but so are prices

Nigeria’s economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank, the full-year growth rate reached 3.6% and is expected to continue in 2025. This is […]

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