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Japan signals intent to reach tariff deal with US in June
Japan’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa indicated his aim to advance tariff talks with the United States in time for a June meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, per Bloomberg.Fxstreet
Mon, May 26
US President Donald Trump extends deadline for 50% tariffs on EU goods to July 9
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he agreed to an extension on the 50% tariff deadline on the European Union (EU) until July 9 after a phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, per Bloomberg.Fxstreet
Sun, May 25
US special envoy praises Syrian leader's steps on foreign fighters
WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy to Syria on Saturday said he met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and commended the leader's steps taken regarding foreign fighters and relations with Israel.Thomas Barrack, a special envoy to Syria and the curre...Reuters
Sun, May 25
'Little, little screws' one of many hurdles to US-made iPhones
Trump proposes 25% tariff on smartphones not made in U.S.Tariff on iPhones would increase consumer costs by complicating supply chain Other hurdles include high costs, legal issues, financingBy Jody Godoy, Karen Freifeld and David Shepardson NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - President Donal...Reuters
Sat, May 24
Pirelli in risky situation without a deal with Sinochem, CEO tells Corriere
MILAN, May 24 (Reuters) - Italian tyre maker Pirelli PIRC.MI is in a risky situation after its Chinese leading shareholder Sinochem rejected a proposal by the company to solve governance issues that could hinder its expansion in the United States, the group's CEO told daily Corriere della Sera o...Reuters
Sat, May 24
US issues orders easing Syria sanctions after Trump pledge
Treasury issues general license lifting Syria sanctionsRubio waives sanctions under Caesar Act for 180 days Trump has asked Syria to expel foreign terrorists, take other actionsBy Daphne Psaledakis and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - The Trump administration issued orders on Friday ...Reuters
Sat, May 24
Moody's lifts outlook on Italy to 'positive' as finances improve
May 23 (Reuters) - Credit ratings agency Moody's on Friday upgraded its outlook on Italy to "positive", in a boost to Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's efforts to tackle strains on the country's finances and manage debt.Moody's also maintained its "Baa3" rating on Italy...Reuters
Fri, May 23
EU urges respect not threats as Trump pushes for 50% tariff
EU, US trade chiefs talk on Friday after Trump tariff threatExchange of wish-lists in past week, with clear gapsEU already facing tariffs, has prepared countermeasuresBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, May 23 (Reuters) - The European Commission urged the U.S. on Friday to bring respect, not threats, ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Moody's lifts outlook on Italy to 'positive'
May 23 (Reuters) - Moody's on Friday raised its outlook on Italy to "positive" from "stable", citing improved confidence following a "better-than-expected" fiscal performance last year and a "stable" political environment, which will support the government's p...Reuters
Fri, May 23
