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18/03/2025 GMT
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
US averts shutdown as Democrats split over spending bill
The US avoids a shutdown, but a spending bill exposes Democratic divisions.
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU alcohol
He was responding to the EU's plan to impose a 50% tariff on US whiskey
Trump tariffs stir up global retaliation
Canada and the EU have announced reciprocal tariffs on US goods.
Tariffs: A rollercoaster of on-and-off decisions
America still plans a 25% tariff on Canadian steel and aluminium imports
Tariffs: US economy and Canadian patriotism
How are tariffs fuelling the decline in US markets and Canadian patriotism?
US ports see record levels of activities due to worries of a global trade war
The US Ports see high levels of activities due to worries of tariffs and trade war.
Donald Trump backs down over imposing tariffs
The US government will not impose 25 per cent tariffs on Mexico and Canada
Donald Trump grants one-month tariff exemptions on North American cars
Move follows warnings that tariffs could cut one-third of North American vehicle output
Trump's tariffs ignite global trade tensions
China has imposed additional tariffs of 10% to 15% on key U.S. agricultural products
