US Tariff Trade Tensions
Washington proposes steep tariffs on Brazil while India negotiates for favorable terms, as global trade policy shifts create uncertainty for emerging markets and supply chains.
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- MARKETEU-US trade hits record €875bn despite tariffs, masking sector damage
Aggregate volumes defy tariff headwinds, but a new study highlights severe structural strain on German auto exports and broader industrial margins.
- MARKETEU-US trade hits record €875bn despite tariff tensions, study finds
Aggregate volumes mask structural damage to German exporters as Brussels moves to finalize a new trade deal with Washington.
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Federal funding targets job creation in the region as provincial leaders push for new export infrastructure and carbon pricing reforms.
- MARKETJohannesburg electricity tariffs rise 8.63% as City Power hikes kick in
City Power's approved 2026/27 tariff adjustment adds to a global trend of rising household energy costs, following similar increases in Singapore and the UK.
- MARKETMirae Asset Sharekhan and Shinhan Bank India partner on home and car loan referrals
The strategic alliance aims to streamline customer acquisition for retail lending products in India's competitive financial services market.
- MARKETAsian equities rally as AI hardware theme regains investor favor
Japan and South Korea indices post strong gains, reversing recent sentiment shifts despite underlying production headwinds in the semiconductor sector.
- MARKETWaaree Energies shares drop 4% on US tariff evasion ruling
US Customs ruling on solar imports from Vietnam and Malaysia exposes Waaree to steep duty hikes, testing the company's US market access.
- MARKETTrump threatens 100% tariffs on nations levying digital services taxes
The US president's latest escalation targets European countries, raising the stakes in the ongoing trade dispute over tech regulation and digital taxation.
- STATEMENTTrump
“Please let this statement serve to represent that any Country that imposes such a Tax will immediately be met with a 100% TARIFF on any and all Goods sent to the United States of America,”
in: Trump threatens 100% tariffs on nations levying digital services taxes - MARKETTrump threatens 100% tariffs on EU nations over digital services tax
The US president warns existing trade deals could be scrapped if European countries maintain levies on American tech firms, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
- MARKETTrump threatens 100% tariffs on nations with digital services taxes
The threat to override existing trade deals escalates the dispute over tech levies, raising fresh uncertainty for multinational exporters and global supply chains.
- MARKETSri Lanka to introduce time-of-use electricity tariffs and smart meters
Deputy Minister Arkam Ilyas outlines plan to shift peak demand from night to day, aiming to stabilize grid operations amid rising inflation.
- STATEMENTIlyas
“We think that for a developing country, and if there are industries, to run our country we must shift this to the day peak… During the night peak, the electricity we have to use the most at night is generated from fossil fuels,”
in: Sri Lanka to introduce time-of-use electricity tariffs and smart meter - STATEMENTIlyas
“We have launched a project to fix a modem for them. Then in such an emergency situation, we will be able to remotely turn the feeders off and avoid power breakdowns in various parts of the country.”
in: Sri Lanka to introduce time-of-use electricity tariffs and smart meter - STATEMENTIlyas
“System stability is number 1,”
in: Sri Lanka to introduce time-of-use electricity tariffs and smart meter - MARKETIndia secures US delay on trade pact to navigate tariff uncertainty
New Delhi persuades Washington to pause interim agreement talks until the broader US tariff framework stabilizes, aiming to secure competitive advantages for Indian exporters.
- MARKETEskom faces renewed legal challenge over R54bn tariff hike
South Africa's power utility is set for another court battle as opponents contest the regulator's decision to approve a massive revenue increase, adding uncertainty to the country's energy cost outlook.
- EVENTIndia sets tariff safeguards as precondition for US trade deal ahead of USTR talks
New Delhi signals it will not rush into a comprehensive agreement without securing competitive advantages over Asian peers, adding friction to the ongoing Section 301 probe context.
- MARKETIndia pushes for tariff edge over Asian peers in US trade talks
New Delhi aims to secure more favorable terms than regional rivals as US trade envoy arrives for crucial negotiations.
- UPDATEBritish Gas undercuts July price cap with fixed tariff, highlighting UK household cost squeeze
The 16-month deal offers roughly £222 in savings against the upcoming regulatory benchmark, underscoring the severity of the largest bill hike since 2023.
- UPDATEBritish Gas undercuts July price cap with fixed tariff, highlighting UK household cost squeeze
The 16-month deal offers roughly £222 in savings against the upcoming regulatory benchmark, underscoring the severity of the largest bill hike since 2023.
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- EVENTTrump Tariff Policy Resurfaces as Geopolitical Risk for India
Escalating trade tensions could test India's economic resilience amid ongoing global uncertainties.
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- MARKETTrump administration unveils 25% tariff proposal on Brazilian goods
The move follows a Section 301 investigation into trade practices, signaling a potential escalation in U.S.-Brazil trade tensions.