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Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volley
Asian markets swing as traders assess latest tariffs volley

Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine. Traders are keeping tabs on talks between Washington and Moscow after their top diplomats met in Saudi Arabia.

US tariffs threat a 'shock' to Canadian businesses
US tariffs threat a 'shock' to Canadian businesses

Donald Trump's threats of import tariffs have sent shockwaves through Canada, forcing businesses to question their dependence on the United States -- a reassessment that is creating headaches for many sectors. Internal Trade Minister Anita Anand, who wants to see these barriers abolished as soon as possible, believes that "in the face of Donald Trump's repeated threats, we must choose Canada."

US lawmakers confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary
US lawmakers confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiation tool. The commerce secretary has a broad agenda to implement, and negotiations with some of the United States' biggest trading partners to contend with.

China condemns US 'tariff shocks' at WTO
China condemns US 'tariff shocks' at WTO

The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said Tuesday at the World Trade Organization. "These tariff shocks heighten economic uncertainty, disrupt global trade, and risk domestic inflation, market distortion, or even global recession."