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World Trade Organization

Apr 16, 2025

World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump’s tariff policies

GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization says the volume of trade in goods worldwide is likely to decrease by 0.2% this year due to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s shifting tariff policies and a standoff with China, but it would take a more severe hit if Trump carries through on his toughest “reciprocal” tariffs. The decline in […]

Cargo containers line a shipping terminal at the Port of Oakland on Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Apr 4, 2025

China retaliates as Trump’s tariffs affect world markets

BANGKOK (AP) — Countries and industries were scrambling Friday to respond as President Donald Trump‘s latest tariffs hikes upend global trade and world markets. China responded to the 34% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on imports from China by announcing it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10. […]

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