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Ticfa could help counter US tariffs more effectively: economist  

"We need a comprehensive review," said Mahfuz Kabir, research director of BIISS
3 April 2025

Japan says US tariffs 'extremely regrettable', may break WTO rules

Japanese firms are the biggest investors into the United States but Tokyo has failed to secure an exemption, with Trump announcing a hefty 24-percent levy on Japanese imports
3 April 2025

Stocks tank, havens rally as Trump tariffs fan trade war

The panic came after the US president on his so-called Liberation Day unveiled a blitz of levies aimed at correcting trade deficits
3 April 2025

Fresh Trump tariffs to begin April 5, 9: White House

White House told reporters that a "baseline" 10 percent tariff would start on 12:01am (0401 GMT) on April 5
2 April 2025

Trump unveils 34% tariff on Chinese imports, 20% on EU

Trump said that a baseline tariff of 10 percent would be imposed on imports from a wide range of other countries
2 April 2025

Trump all set to unleash ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

US President Donald Trump was poised to unveil sweeping new “Liberation Day” tariffs yesterday, but kept the world guessing until the last minute about the scope of an onslaught that could spark a global trade war.
2 April 2025

Eurozone inflation eases in March as tariff threat looms

Inflation reached 2.2 percent, calmed by an easing of energy tariffs,prices in the services sector
2 April 2025

'Tariff man': Trump's long history with trade wars

"To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is 'tariff,'" Trump repeatedly said on the campaign trail for the 2024 election.
2 April 2025

US tariffs causing anxiety but no 'dramatic' economic impact: IMF chief

The IMF has conducted research showing that uncertainty around trade can have a negative impact on the economy and hold back growth.
2 April 2025

Japan to regulate Google, Apple, itunes under new smartphone law

Google will be prohibited from displaying its own related services in search results in preference to similar services from other companies.
2 April 2025

US tariffs on Vietnam would be a blow to Nike and other sportswear brands

Vietnam, which runs a $123.5 billion trade surplus with the United States, is a prime target.
2 April 2025

Gold climbs on safe-haven demand ahead of US reciprocal tariffs

Bullion touched an all-time high of $3,148.88 on Tuesday.
2 April 2025

Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

Equities have been battered leading up to the US president's announcement -- which he has dubbed "Liberation Day" -- with warnings that friend and foe are in the crosshairs after what he says is years of "ripping off" the United States.
2 April 2025

China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs

Japan and South Korea are seeking to import semiconductor raw materials from China
1 April 2025

Gold prices soar to all-time high

Gold prices surged to a record high on Friday, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fears of a global trade war triggered by US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs.
29 March 2025

US ‘in arrears’ at WTO

The United States has not paid its 2024 dues to the World Trade Organization and is therefore now deemed to be in “arrears”, the WTO’s spokesman said Friday.
29 March 2025

Dollar’s long reign set to continue

As President Donald Trump launches his tariff war against both friends and foes of the United States, concerns are once again surfacing about the US dollar’s future as the global reserve currency.
29 March 2025

UK economy slightly stronger than expected in 2024

Gross domestic product expanded 1.1 percent in 2024, up from an initial estimate of 0.9 percent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.
29 March 2025

US auto industry stunned by tariffs meant to save it

While the implementation of the tariffs had been anticipated for weeks, their details surprised manufacturers and experts as the levies will not only apply to imports of finished vehicles but parts as well.
29 March 2025

Poor navigability hits Payra Port though Tk 6,500cr spent on dredging

Mother vessels can no longer berth directly at Payra
29 March 2025