Tag: international trade

Trudeau says Americans are realizing that Trump's tariffs on Canada make life a lot more expensive

TORONTO -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday Americans “are beginning to wake up to the reality that tariffs on everything from...

Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy

BANGKOK -- China’s top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy, while Premier Li Qiang...

Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming

BRUSSELS -- Even before the French and German governments collapsed, Europe’s economy had enough difficulties. Tepid growth and lagging competitiveness versus the U.S....

The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay -- The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations...

China fine tunes economic stimulus as it braces for new US administration

BANGKOK -- China is fine-tuning policies to rev up its economy as it braces for uncertain relations with the United States under President-elect...

EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc

BRUSSELS -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay Thursday for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a...