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Trump threatens huge new tariffs on China
Global markets have tumbled after Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, the latest tit-for-tat move in the months-long trade dispute...
Ex-Carrefour boss urged to give up €13 million retirement package
French supermarket giant Carrefour is facing criticism over pay - not for its employees but for its former CEO Georges Plassat. He stepped down in July 2017 and his €13 million...
US set to announce tariffs on $50 billion of Chinese goods
US President Donald Trump is expected to unveil a list of Chinese goods to target with a 25% duty later this Friday, setting the stage for a major escalation in trade tensions....
Comcast makes $65 billion offer to buy 21st Century Fox
A media merger frenzy is taking hold in the United States. Hot on the heels of a federal court's decision to allow AT&T to buy Time Warner, Comcast has made a $65 billion...
US Federal Reserve hikes interest rates on 'strong' economic growth
The US Federal Reserve has - as expected - raised interest rates for the second time in 2018. What does it say about the American economy? And how will international trade...