
Global Markets Plunge as U.S. Tariffs Spark Trade Backlash
U.S. tariffs have sparked global market turmoil and a unified international backlash, as nations retaliate and trade tensions escalate.
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U.S. tariffs have sparked global market turmoil and a unified international backlash, as nations retaliate and trade tensions escalate.

Several Chinese chambers of commerce have voiced strong opposition to the U.S.’s ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ calling for unity and urging the U.S. to reconsider its trade measures.

Chinese trade chamber CFNA condemns U.S. tariffs as trade protectionism, supports government countermeasures, and urges unity among Chinese importers and exporters.

China’s metals industry group opposes U.S. ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ warning they could harm both economies and global trade.

Four space tourists have returned from a historic polar orbit journey, marking the first human spaceflight to circle the globe over the poles and splash down in the Pacific Ocean.

A devastating earthquake in Myanmar has claimed 3,354 lives, with 220 people still missing. Authorities and rescue teams are working tirelessly to aid survivors and assess the damage.

Israel’s military reports killing a key Hamas financier and senior militants in Gaza strikes, escalating tensions in the region.

Senator Ted Cruz warns that President Trump’s tariffs could harm the U.S. economy, leading to higher car prices and potential recession, with significant risks for Republicans in future elections.

Artificial intelligence is transforming Mexico’s financial sector, helping small businesses gain better access to credit through automated credit scoring and risk management.

Stellantis shuts its Windsor plant after U.S. tariffs on auto exports spark escalating trade tensions with Canada.