US Treasury chief pushes Canada, Mexico to match tariffs on China
Washington (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed Friday for Canada and Mexico to match Washington's tariff hikes on China when asked in an interview if doing so could help them avert President Donald Trump's fresh levies. ... more
China manufacturing activity grows in February
Shanghai (AFP) Mar 1, 2025
China's manufacturing activity grew in February after a dip the previous month, official figures showed Saturday, as leaders fight an economic slump while the United States targets the country's exports with increased tariffs. ... more
India and EU to finalise free trade agreement by year-end
New Delhi (AFP) Feb 28, 2025
India will finalise a "mutually beneficial" free trade deal with the European Union by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday after meeting with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. ... more