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Trade tensions remain on edge
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 19/05/2025
» After the US announced on April 9 it would temporarily suspend tariff hikes on several countries for 90 days, the global trade sector breathed a sigh of relief.
Eurozone growth slows as trade tensions persist
AFP, Published on 31/07/2018
» BRUSSELS: Economic growth in the eurozone slowed in the second quarter this year, official data showed on Tuesday, as concerns rose that global trade tensions fuelled by Washington may be reining in the European economy.
Shares rise as trade tensions ease slightly
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong & Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/04/2025
» RECAP: Asian shares rose yesterday in line with a global relief rally as trade tensions cooled and US Federal Reserve officials indicated they would be open to cutting interest rates earlier than anticipated.
Despite trade tensions, China won't turn inward
Asia focus, Jeongmin Seong and Jonathan Woetzel in Shanghai, Published on 07/01/2019
» On the face of it, China and the United States both look as though they would be relatively insulated if trade tensions continue to escalate. China's exports to the US account for only 4% of its gross domestic product (GDP), and its imports from the US amount to just 1% of GDP.
Trump signals fresh trade tensions with China
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump signalled renewed trade tensions with China on Friday, arguing that Beijing had “violated” a deal to de-escalate tariffs, at a time when both sides appeared deadlocked in negotiations.
Trade tensions worry global equity investors, SET retreats
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2018
» Recap: Global trade tensions dented investor confidence yesterday after the US imposed 25% tariffs on steel and 10% tariffs on aluminium imports from the European Union, Mexico and Canada. Markets are keeping a close watch on whether trading partners will retaliate, while US-China trade negotiations continue to be closely watched.
Southeast Asia stocks subdued amid trade war tensions
Bangkok Post and Reuters, Published on 22/06/2018
» Southeast Asian stock markets were subdued on Friday, with the SET completing its worst weekly loss of the year, as investors assessed the likely fallout of US-China trade tensions on corporate results.
SET posts weekly gain despite global trade tensions
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee and Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/08/2018
» Recap: Two days of low-level talks failed to yield any progress in the US-China trade standoff, with new tit-for-tat tariffs creating further friction. Market sentiment was also pressured by the release of Fed meeting minutes pointing to another US interest-rate increase next month.
High-stakes G20 opens with trade tensions looming
AFP, Published on 28/06/2019
» OSAKA: World leaders gather in Japan Friday for one of the most high-stakes and fractious G20 meetings in years, with a bruising US-China trade war, geopolitical tensions, and climate change on the agenda.
Persistent trade tensions risk worsening poverty: World Bank
AFP, Published on 09/10/2019
» WASHINGTON - As global trade tensions persist, investments are put on hold and without that cash to boost economic growth, poverty could surge, the World Bank's chief economist warned Tuesday.