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CNA
6 days ago
- Business
- CNA
Tariff truce: Trump signs executive order extending tariff pause on Chinese imports
What would have amounted to a virtual trade embargo between the world's two biggest economies has been averted for now. US and China have agreed to put a pause on triple-digit tariffs for 90 days. That leaves levies on American goods to China at 10 per cent, versus the up to 125 per cent announced in April. Duties on Chinese goods to the US are also kept on hold at 30 per cent, compared to a threatened 145 per cent. Deborah Wong and Toni Waterman report.
CNA
04-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Trump plans to send letters outlining tariff rates to trading partners
The US president is calling the shots on his tariff regime. Starting next month, dozens of countries could face tariff rates ranging from 10 to 70 per cent. The new threshold comes as negotiations to avoid higher duties enter the final stretch. Donald Trump has warned of 10 to 12 letters being sent every day, simply informing trading partners about their tariff rates for imports into the US. Toni Waterman reports from Washington DC.
CNA
03-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Travel, tourism-related US businesses feel pinch from lower visitor arrivals
From the bright lights of New York City to the coastal beauty of California, the United States has long been a tourism destination for travelers from around the world. The industry added more than US$2.6 trillion to the US economy last year alone, supporting more than 20 million jobs. But this year, international arrivals are slumping as travellers weigh up rising costs and how they feel about America in general. As Toni Waterman reports, businesses are feeling the pinch.
CNA
02-07-2025
- CNA
Fears over how Americans are perceived abroad dampen US travel enthusiasm
The summer travel season is in full swing – usually a time for carefree relaxation. But there are signs that travellers from the United States are packing something else in their luggage this year – anxiety about how they will be perceived abroad. According to a recent survey by risk management firm Global Rescue, 72 per cent of experienced American travellers believe they will be viewed more negatively this summer … due to policies coming from the White House. Toni Waterman reports.
RNZ News
01-07-2025
- Politics
- RNZ News
Senate passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The US Senate 'vote-a-rama' on President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has extended beyond 24 hours, setting a new record for the longest in Senate history. Washington DC correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann.
