US tariffs

Washington’s steel, aluminum duties take effect

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump’s increased tariffs on steel and aluminum imports took effect…

Australia rules out reciprocal move on America after Trump proceeds with steel taxes

SYDNEY — Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony…

Dollar on defensive as US levies fuel fears

TOKYO — The dollar languished near a five-month low versus major peers on Wednesday, as…

Businesses sound alarm as Trump toll turmoil hits the economy

LONDON/NEW YORK/WASHINGTON — With each day, evidence is mounting across the corporate world that the…

Traders fret more over US tariffs than PH politics

Both equities and fixed-income securities may not be directly impacted by the political turmoil resulting…

Powell says tariffs could feed inflation

NEW YORK—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said it remains to be seen if the Trump…

US may soon match Canada levies on dairy, lumber

WASHINGTON—US President Donald Trump on Friday railed against what he called tremendously high Canadian tariffs…

Ottawa commits over CA$6 billion to fight impact of US tariffs

OTTAWA—Canada on Friday unveiled billions of dollars in aid and other forms of support to…

Marcos gov’t to revisit ’25 growth targets amid ‘uncertainties’

Economic officials of the Marcos administration will revisit their macroeconomic targets amid “uncertainties” that are…

Australia among losers in US-China toll war

SYDNEY — Australia stands to lose if US tariffs on China trigger a global trade…