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President Donald Trump has said that he has signed letters to 12 countries, detailing the tariff rates they would face on exports to the United States.  What Happened: According to a Reuters report, these “take it or leave it” offers are set to be dispatched on Monday. Trump did not...

Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) Google has been hit with an antitrust complaint by a group of independent publishers from the European Union. The complaint is related to Google’s AI Overviews, a feature that provides AI-generated summaries above traditional hyperlinks in...

The July 9 deadline for the 90-day tariff pause is approaching as global trade diplomacy intensifies. While President Donald Trump evaluates options on reciprocal tariffs, nations across Asia and Europe are discussing deals that protect their interest, while balancing ties with both Washington and...

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) has launched Stock Tokens, a groundbreaking offering that blends traditional stock market investing with blockchain technology, now available to European Union customers. What Are Stock Tokens? These tokens, derivatives tracked on the blockchain, mirror the...

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that the EU is open to a trade deal with the US. However, she emphasized that all options remain on the table. What Happened: Von der Leyen stated that the EU is prepared for a trade agreement with the US, but is also...

Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has criticized China for its export restrictions on vital raw materials used in the production of cars, batteries, and wind turbines. The move, she says, is disrupting global trade and undermining competition. What Happened: Von...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) avoided a $300 million patent infringement penalty on Monday after a federal appeals court ruled that faulty jury instructions violated the tech giant’s constitutional rights in its dispute with patent licensing firm Optis Cellular Technology. What Happened: The three...

The U.S. Congress is reviewing a provision in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose retaliatory taxes on countries targeting major U.S. tech companies with digital service taxes. What Happened: The provision would allow Trump to...

In a move that could escalate trade tensions with the U.S., Germany is reportedly contemplating imposing a 10% tax on major online platforms, including Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META). What Happened: Wolfram Weimer, the new German...

U.S. stock futures rose on Tuesday after closing lower for the week on Friday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading higher in premarket. The markets were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day holiday, affecting trading activity in the exchanges, including the New York Stock...

Economist Peter Schiff has sharply criticized Donald Trump‘s recent decision to postpone threatened 50% tariffs on European products, dismissing the move as a “fake win” that ultimately leaves American consumers footing a higher bill. What Happened: In an X post, Schiff weighed in...

Gold prices fell and the U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of 50% tariffs on the European Union on Sunday. Experts predict that a dip could be an “opportunity” to buy for the long term amid the ongoing policy uncertainty. What Happened:...

The 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.55% on Monday as bond markets remained under pressure despite President Donald Trump‘s decision to delay 50% European Union tariffs until July 9. What Happened: Trump announced Sunday on Truth Social that European Commission President Ursula von der...

Editor’s Note: The headline in this story has been corrected for clarity. Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he received a call from Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, requesting an extension on the impending 50% tariff deadline. The...

What President Donald Trump announced Friday on Truth Social may mark the sharpest escalation yet in transatlantic trade tensions: a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union imports starting June 1, blaming a record U.S.-EU trade deficit and what he called “unfair and unjustified”...