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UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened

UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis

The Guardian - UK

Hong Kong To File Complaint With WTO Over US Tariffs

Hong Kong will file a complaint with the World Trade Organization in response to heightened US tariffs on its goods, a government spokesperson said Friday, days after Beijing announced a similar move.

International Business Times

China files WTO complaint over 'discriminatory' Trump tariffs

China says US made ‘unfounded and false allegations’ about Beijing's role in flow of fentanyl opioids

The Independent UK

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Amid Trump Trade Tensions, WTO Remains Crippled Arbiter

While US President Donald Trump unleashes trade wars and tariffs, the system for settling such disputes within the World Trade Organization has been paralysed for years -- by the United States.

International Business Times

Before Trump: The long US history of tariff wars with Canada and the world

From a chicken war to a banana brawl, here’s a history of tariff wars the US has fought in.

Al Jazeera

China Announces Tariffs On American Imports In Retaliation

China retaliates against US tariffs with its own tariffs and export controls, including an anti-monopoly probe on Google.

Top News

Asian stocks plunge over Trump tariffs

US dollar surges against multiple currencies and reaches record high against Chinese yuan

The Independent UK

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As Mexico and Canada hit back, China pulls punches on Trump’s tariffs

Analysts say Beijing hopes to seize moral high ground with referral of tariffs to World Trade Organization.

Al Jazeera

How have Canada, China and Mexico responded to Trump’s tariffs?

The US president’s new tariffs prompt retaliation and spark concerns over global trade disruptions and inflation.

Al Jazeera

China calls Trump tariffs a 'serious violation' and vows to respond in kind

Beijing criticises Trump's 10% levy on Chinese goods and says it will challenge the tariffs at the WTO

The Independent UK

US imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China; all 3 countries hit back

US President Donald Trump said the move is aimed at protecting American workers and stemming the flow of illicit drugs like fentanyl. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Trump pulls out of WHO and Paris – how did international bodies get through deglobalisation last time around?

Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, much attention has been given to his plans for tariffs on imported goods, deportations of illegal migrants, and cuts to federal government spending. Fewer column inches have addressed the implications of his presidency for global regulatory bodies.

The Conversation

WTO Chief Warns On Trump Tariffs: 'Catastrophic. Everyone Will Pay'

The World Trade Organization's director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, urged countries to not retaliate against president Donald Trump's tariffs, saying it could cause "catastrophic" outcomes for growth.

International Business Times

With Trump back in the White House, the age of free trade could be coming to an end

For a superpower like the US, free trade is, in practice, an invitation to partake in its wealth. But it also implies an obligation, including political support (or at least non-opposition) and an expectation that the poorer nation will give back part of its new riches by buying the superpower’s…

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The Guardian - UK

Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance

Benzinga

Costliest Snack Ever? Crypto Investor And Tron Founder Justin Sun Eats $6.2M Duct-Taped Banana: 'The Real Value Is The Concept Itself'

Cryptocurrency investor and Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) founder Justin Sun has eaten a $6.2 million

The Independent UK

Okonjo-Iweala given 2nd term as WTO chief as Trump's return looms over trade body's future

The World Trade Organization chief says she’s “eager” to work with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his trade team, while taking a wait-and-see stance about Trump’s plans to impose new tariffs on goods from other countries including China, Mexico and Canada

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WTO Grants Okonjo-Iweala Second Term Amid Uncertain Future

WTO renews Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's term amidst trade uncertainties and potential challenges ahead.

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International Business Times

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: The WTO's Trailblazing Motivator

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, reappointed on Friday as head of the World Trade Organization, hinged her leadership on breaking logjams at the sclerotic institution through craft, dynamism and sheer force of personality.

International Business Times

WTO Chief Reappointed As Trump Threat Looms

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was reappointed Friday for a second term, in the shadow of the coming return of Donald Trump and his disdain for international trade rules.

International Business Times

WTO Chief Faces Heavy Task As Trump Threat Looms

World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is expected to be reappointed Friday for a second term, in the shadow of the coming return of Donald Trump and his disdain for international trade rules.

The Conversation

Trump’s tariff threat could shake North American trade relations and upend agri-food trade

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all products from Canada and Mexico, alleging both countries have failed to curb the inflow of illegal immigrants and drugs into the United States. This policy is set to take effect once Trump assumes office in January.…

Roll Call

Countries criticize Trump tariff plans, which could flout trade pacts - Roll Call

Trump’s tariff plans were criticized by Mexico, Canada and China and raised questions about potential trade pact violations.

The Guardian - UK

UK must choose between EU and Trump, trade experts warn

Pascal Lamy, former head of the WTO, says Britain will have to take sides if new US administration slaps hefty tariffs on imports, as fears grow over possible trade war

The Conversation

Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself

Headlines following Donald Trump’s election victory focused largely on the influence of personalities, such as Elon Musk or Robert Kennedy junior, and single issues, such as how US tariff hikes would affect New Zealand’s exports.

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