EconomyThe US is lowering tariffs in exchange for Chinese measures against fentanyl and energy purchases.
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China surpasses US as Germany’s largest trading partner
Economy"There is no question that U.S. tariff and trade policy is an important reason for the decline in sales", states the German Foreign Trade Association (BGA).
Trump threatens new tariffs in retaliation for “discriminatory” tech taxes
Economy"Digital taxes and digital market regulations are all designed to harm, or discriminate against American technology", the president states.
Trump: No trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine
WorldTrump threatens to halt trade deal if Canada recognizes Palestine at UN meeting.
EU and US reach agreement on tariffs and energy cooperation
EconomyMajor investments and tariff agreements mark a new era of trade.
Trump wants 100% tariff on foreign films
CultureDescribes foreign productions as a threat to national security.
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Swedish government: Unprecedented economic turbulence ahead
Economy"We had good conditions for getting the economy going. But then this happened - the trade war has materialized", regrets Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson.
“Trade wars have no winners – protectionism is a dead end”
DebateOpen cooperation represents the trend of history and mutual benefit is what the people want, writes WAN Degang, Charge d'Affairs of the Chinese Embassy in Sweden.
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Trump’s new tariffs take effect: “Lots of companies will be wiped out”
Economy"Everything that the US buys from China will disappear. There will be a huge price shock in every way and shortages of all kinds of things", says China analyst Alexis von Sydow.
Economist: Tariff turmoil temporary – Swedish economy remains resilient
Economy"Should not really affect our economy", says former Avanza economist Claes Hemberg.
Comment: Sweden’s finances are only in top shape when it suits those in power
EconomyJenny Piper: One wonders where the fantastic government finances are when they are needed to take care of their own people?
Uncertainty over how US tariffs will affect Sweden
Economy"The immediate impact is of course on our savings on the stock exchange. Many people have already seen their funds fall in value", says Nordnet's savings economist Frida Bratt.
World condemns Trump trade tariffs – EU prepares countermeasures
Economy"That's what hurts most. It is one of our closest friends who is doing this", said Benjamin Dousa (M), Sweden's Minister for Foreign Trade.
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on foreign cars
World– We're going to charge countries for doing business in our country and taking our jobs, said Donald Trump.
New US steel tariffs in force – EU responds with countermeasures
EconomyEU leaders estimate that new tariffs will cost the US €26 billion.
North American trade war underway – Canada and Mexico respond with countermeasures
Economy25% tariffs from Canada and Mexico following Trump's decision - affecting everyday products such as beer, wine, fruit, vegetables and clothing.
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