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Strength in numbers: Latin America urges unity in face of Trump tariffs
Strength in numbers: Latin America urges unity in face of Trump tariffs
by  AFP

Latin American leaders on Wednesday urged a united front to tackle US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught and the economic uncertainty it has brought. Trump's tariffs on imports of non-US products, some of them suspended and altered numerous times, threaten economic disruption for CELAC economies.

Tariff war could cut US-China goods trade by 80 percent: WTO chief
Tariff war could cut US-China goods trade by 80 percent: WTO chief
by  AFP

The World Trade Organization chief said Wednesday the US-China tariff war could reduce trade in goods between the two economic giants by 80 percent, pulling down the rest of the world economy. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on China to 125 percent on Wednesday as the world's two largest economies fought over retaliatory levies.

Argentina braces for 24-hour strike as it awaits news on IMF loan
Argentina braces for 24-hour strike as it awaits news on IMF loan
by  AFP

Argentina is bracing for fresh austerity protests Wednesday, with a 24-hour general strike slated to start at midnight against President Javier Milei, who remains focused on Washington and a new IMF loan. Thursday's labor action will be the third general strike in budget-slashing Milei's 16-month-old presidency, and was called by unions to protest his brand of "chainsaw" austerity.

Volkswagen says first-quarter profits impacted by Trump tariffs
Volkswagen says first-quarter profits impacted by Trump tariffs
by  AFP

German auto giant Volkswagen said Wednesday that tariffs on car imports into the United States ordered by President Donald Trump had dragged down its first quarter operating profit. Trump last month announced a 25-percent tariff on autos imported to the United States, which is the number one destination for German car exports.

Trump tells US to 'be cool' as China, EU strike back
Trump tells US to 'be cool' as China, EU strike back
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump brushed off global market panic Wednesday after China and the European Union announced retaliatory tariffs, telling Americans to stay "cool" despite his spiraling trade war.

Delta to trim capacity in light of weakening travel demand
Delta to trim capacity in light of weakening travel demand
by  AFP

Delta Air Lines withdrew its full-year profit forecast Wednesday and shelved some planned capacity hikes, pointing to a weakening demand outlook amid recession worries and worsening trade wars. In March, Delta had trimmed its first quarter forecast on the weakening outlook.