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'Orange Monday' trends online as Trump tariffs trigger market freefall
Global markets crashed as Trump's tariffs sparked 'Black Monday' fears, flooding social media with 'Orange Monday' memes. Markets say Orange is the New Black Monday
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Trump tariffs: China appeals for calm, readies economic resilience plans
Signals resilience as it counters US tariffs with plans to boost domestic demand through stimulus measures, including possible interest rate cuts, amid ongoing trade tensions
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This is how Asia Pacific is responding to Trump's reciprocal tariffs
Trump's 10 per cent baseline tariffs take effect, steeper duties start on April 9
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Trump rejects market rout fears, displays defiance on global tariffs
Trump's remarks underscored those of his top economic officials, who fanned out across the airwaves Sunday to argue the virtues of Trump's plan
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'TikTok deal was close, but China changed because of tariffs,' says Trump
Trump stated that China would have approved the deal in 15 minutes if he had given a cut in tariffs
 "'TikTok deal was close, but China changed because of tariffs,' says Trump")
South Korea to prepare support plans ahead of US tariff enforcement
South Korea's financial regulator also asked firms and state institutions to be prepared to provide liquidity support for exporting companies and their contractors hit by tariffs
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Billionaires Ackman, Druckenmiller call Trump tariffs a 'mistake'
The widening criticism - including from Trump ally Ackman - came as Trump offered no indication he was prepared to claw back a punishing trade overhaul set to begin on April 9
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Stock market trading guide, Apr 7: Nikkei hits lower limit, US tariff woes
As of 6:36 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were down 1,006 points, at 21,952, compared to the previous close of Nifty futures at 22,958.15, signaling a gap-down start for Indian markets
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US airstrikes kill 4 in Yemen as Trump video hints at higher death toll
The intense campaign of airstrikes in Yemen under Trump targeting the rebels over their attacks on shipping in Mideast waters stemming from the Israel-Hamas war has killed at least 69 people
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Japan to urge US for tariff cut but no results 'overnight', says PM Ishiba
Ishiba said Trump's decision to slap tariffs on imports from Japan was 'extremely disappointing and regrettable'
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Financial deficits with China, EU can only be cured with tariffs: Trump
Donald Trump also criticised the trade surplus with these countries under former President Joe Biden
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Over 50 countries have reached out for tariff talks, say Trump advisors
The higher rates are set to be collected beginning Wednesday, ushering in a new era of economic uncertainty with no clear end in sight
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Protesters rally across US against policy agenda of Trump and Musk
The White House, in a statement about the protests, said President Trump's position is clear: He will always protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible beneficiaries
US President Trump tariffs push markets down rabbit hole of uncertainty
They suggest that the announcement of tariffs by US President Donald Trump has trapped markets in a bottomless pit for now, forecasting further declines in the near future
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Over 50 nations seek trade talks with US after tariff action: Officials
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said more than 50 nations had started negotiations with the US since last Wednesday's announcement, putting Trump in a position of power
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US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%
"We still expect growth to be in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent as projected earlier, though it may be closer to the lower end of the band," a government official said
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Statsguru: Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs present a mixed bag for India
India is not a major player in the US market - 10th-biggest with a share of just 2.68 per cent in the US' total imports in 2024
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Netanyahu to urge Trump for tariff relief during meeting in Washington
Netanyahu, who has spent the last few days visiting Hungary, departs for Washington on Sunday for an impromptu visit with Trump that is expected to take place on Monday
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Trump cuts spark deportation fears among foreign journalists in US media
At least 84 US Agency for Global Media, or USAGM, journalists in the United States on work visas could face deportation, including at least 23 at serious risk of being immediately arrested
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Canada updates US travel advisory: Expect phone, laptop inspections
Canada's notice follows growing concerns over the authority of US Customs and Border Protection agents to inspect personal devices without warrants
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