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Japan eyes stronger yen ahead of US trade talks
Japan policymaker wants stronger yen, says shouldn't sell Treasuries

TOKYO, Japan: As Japan prepares for critical trade talks with the United States, a top policymaker has stressed the need to strengthen...

Wall Street closes Tuesday with minor losses
U.S. stocks slide, Dow Jones drops 156 points

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks ended with minor losses on Tuesday as investors and traders continued to navigate markets with continued...

GM to press pause on EV van production in Ontario
GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

DETROIT, Michigan: General Motors is hitting pause on production of its BrightDrop electric vans in Ontario, Canda, citing the need...

China, EU talks could pave the way for price resolution
EU, China to look into setting minimum prices on electric vehicles, EU says

BERLIN, Germany: Talks between the EU and China could pave the way for a shift from tariffs to minimum price agreements on Chinese...

Tesla stops China Orders for US-made models amid trade tensions
Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two US-made models

BEIJING, China: Tesla has halted new orders in China for its two U.S.-made premium models as trade tensions between Washington and...

Wall Street marches higher on Trump tariffs reprieve
Dow Jones closes 312 points higher Monday as stocks recover

NEW YORK, New York - Automakers and tech companies helped to lift U.S, stock indices Monday as stock markets around the world saw a...

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CHINA-BEIJING-RATIFICATION-UN-PORT STATE MEASURES-AGREEMENT-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)
CHINA-BEIJING-RATIFICATION-UN-PORT STATE MEASURES-AGREEMENT-PRESS CONFERENCE (CN)

(250416) -- BEIJING, April 16, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in Beijing,...

Li Chenggang appointed China's international trade representative amid US trade tensions
Li Chenggang appointed China's international trade representative amid US trade tensions

Beijing [China], April 16 (ANI): Amid ongoing trade tensions with the United States, Li Chenggang has been appointed as China's new...

Chinese mainland opposes any military ties between U.S. and Taiwan
Chinese mainland opposes any military ties between U.S. and Taiwan

BEIJING, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland resolutely opposes any military ties between the United States and Taiwan, a spokesperson...

China's foreign trade sector moving fast to navigate tariff headwinds
China's foreign trade sector moving fast to navigate tariff headwinds

People visit the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, Feb. 9, 2025.(Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi) BEIJING,...

Sensex rises on hopes Trump tariffs wont hurt India
Sensex rises on hopes Trump tariffs wont hurt India

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Indian stock indices closed handsomely higher Wednesday, amid global trade uncertainties that have...

Foreign nationals behind crime surge in Austria data
Foreign nationals behind crime surge in Austria  data

Non-citizens accounted for nearly 50% of offenses last year, according to police statistics Nearly half of all crimes in Austria...

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