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U.S. Trade Representative Faces Pressure from Apparel Groups Over Potential New Tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Faces Pressure from Apparel Groups Over Potential New Tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Faces Pressure from Apparel Groups Over Potential New Tariffs
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US industries, trade groups split over Trump's tariff probe on excess factory capacity

US industries, trade groups split over Trump's tariff probe on excess factory capacity

By David Lawder WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - Domestic U.S. industries are urging the Trump administration this week to impose higher tariffs to curb the rising tide of exports from China and other countries with excess factory capacity, while import-dependent and agriculture groups want a more
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U.S. Importers Face Challenges with Tariff Refunds Amid New Trade Measures

U.S. Importers Face Challenges with Tariff Refunds Amid New Trade Measures

U.S. Importers Face Challenges with Tariff Refunds Amid New Trade Measures
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Chinese exporters 'numb' to U.S. threats as Trump set to visit

Chinese exporters 'numb' to U.S. threats as Trump set to visit

By Casey Hall and Ellen Zhang SHANGHAI/BEIJING, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing this month is none of her business, says Chinese salesperson Yu Yangxian, even though a large share of the electric lockers and vending machines sold by her company are destined for the United
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EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears

EU urges US to restore trade deal tariffs as anniversary nears

BRUSSELS, May 5 (Reuters) - The European Union's trade chief has urged the United States to swiftly restore the tariffs agreed in last year's EU-US trade deal, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
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French President Macron Criticizes U.S. Tariff Threats Amid Global Tensions

French President Macron Criticizes U.S. Tariff Threats Amid Global Tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron has criticized the United States for its recent threats to increase tariffs on European vehicles, a move announced by President Trump. The proposed tariff hike to 25% on cars and trucks from the European Union comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the war in the Middle East. Macron emphasized the need for stability and confidence between allies, suggesting that the U.S. and EU should focus on more pressing issues rather than destabilizing threats. The tariff threats have been linked to President Trump's dissatisfaction with Germany, particularly following comments by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding U.S. negotiations with Iran. The situation has prompted discussions between EU and U.S. trade officials, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen affirming the importance of adhering to existing trade agreements.
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Exclusive-G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda

Exclusive-G7 in talks to set up permanent unit to oversee critical minerals agenda

By Pratima Desai and Julia Payne LONDON/BRUSSELS, May 5 (Reuters) - The Group of Seven countries are in talks to create a permanent secretariat to ensure initiatives to increase critical mineral supplies survive beyond the bloc's rotating presidencies, five sources familiar with the discussions said
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President Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Auto Imports, Impacting Stocks

President Trump Threatens 25% Tariff on European Auto Imports, Impacting Stocks

President Trump has announced plans to increase tariffs on imported vehicles from Europe, raising them from 15% to 25%. This decision comes as a response to what Trump perceives as a breach of a previous trade agreement by the European Union. The announcement has already caused a significant drop in the stock prices of major European car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BMW, and Stellantis. The European Commission has indicated that it will consider its options in response to this tariff threat. This development is part of a broader context of trade tensions between the U.S. and Europe, as well as with other global trading partners.
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Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

Germany's Merz marks a year in office facing deep transatlantic crisis

By James Mackenzie BERLIN, May 4 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz marks a year in office this week facing the biggest crisis with Washington in decades, after President Donald Trump said he would hit European auto imports with 25% tariffs and pull thousands of troops out of Germany.
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U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Discusses Tariff Revenue and Auto Industry Impact

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Discusses Tariff Revenue and Auto Industry Impact

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Discusses Tariff Revenue and Auto Industry Impact
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EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, May 4 (Reuters) - European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to ward off the threat of higher auto tariffs, EU diplomats said on Monday. 
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US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S.