Trump to propose 25-percent tariff on $200 bln of Chinese imports: source
The Trump administration plans to propose slapping a 25-percent tariff on $200 billion of imported Chinese goods after initially setting them at 10 percent, in a bid to pressure Beijing into making trade concessions, a source familiar with the plan sai…
Asian factories slow as China-U.S. trade conflict intensifies
Manufacturing activity across Asia slowed in July, deepening concerns about the region’s economic outlook as an intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China sent shudders through their trading partners.
China’s Baidu tops profit, revenue expectations on ad sales growth
Chinese internet search giant Baidu Inc surpassed expectations for quarterly profit and revenue on the back of strong growth in its core online advertisement business.
Trump to propose 25-percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese imports: source
The Trump administration plans to propose slapping a 25-percent tariff on $200 billion of imported Chinese goods after initially setting them at 10 percent, in a bid to pressure Beijing into making trade concessions, a source familiar with the plan sai…
Asian shares rise, but U.S. tariff plan puts focus back on trade war
Asian shares were higher on Wednesday, tracking the firmer Wall Street finish though reports that Washington plans to raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods have put the focus back on volatile Sino-U.S. trade relations.
Trump defends trade and tariff policies at Tampa rally
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his trade policies on Tuesday in a speech in Florida and said American farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs from China were bearing up, in a sign he is feeling some political heat on the issue.
Buffett’s Berkshire offers loan to owner of former Sears properties
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc is loaning up to $2 billion to the company that owns some of what used to be some of Sears Holdings Corp’s best real estate.
Carlyle Group signs lease at One Vanderbilt in New York
SL Green Realty Corp , a major New York landlord, said on Tuesday that The Carlyle Group LP signed a 15-year lease for three floors at One Vanderbilt, a marquee office tower that is part of a bevy of new buildings redefining the city’s skyline.
Dialog Semiconductor ends talks to buy Synaptics
Dialog Semiconductor Plc said on Tuesday it has ended discussions with Synaptics Inc about a potential acquisition of the U.S. touch-pad technology company, without citing a reason.
Devon Energy misses profit estimates as costs, oil hedges weigh
U.S. oil producer Devon Energy Corp on Tuesday missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit as expenses rose and a misplaced bet on the direction of oil prices offset higher oil output.
