The weekly report has now raised concerns over the US job market and America's economy as Trump moves forward with a radical trade policy, imposing high tariffs all across the world.

'Bulls**t! Trump crashing economy': Democrats slam Trump as unemployment rate rises in America amid 'chaotic' tariffs

The Office for National Statistics attributed the decline primarily to the end of a temporary tax break on property purchases and a collapse in goods exports to the United States following the imposition of new US tariffs. 

UK economy contracts sharply in April amid Trump tariffs and property tax shock

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is willing to eliminate 100% of its tariffs on American goods. In an interview with Fox News, Trump called India one of the toughest markets for US businesses and cited it as an example of countries with high trade barriers. Watch this report to know more!

India-US trade deal: Trump claims India offers zero tariffs on US goods

The United States and China have agreed to pause their trade war. Both nations are seeing eye to eye to lower the import taxes on goods that are being traded between Washington and Beijing. Watch in for more details!

US-China trade: US drops Chinese import duties from 145% to 30%

India's export growth may face a serious challenge after the new US-China tariff deal. As China regains trade favor with the US, India risks losing its short-term trade advantage.

US-China tariff deal threatens India’s recent export gains

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer described recent two-day negotiations in Geneva as "productive" and "constructive," signaling a potential easing of trade tensions. President Trump referred to the discussions as a "total reset" in U.S.-China relations, with expectations of a joint statement forthcoming. The positive developments led to a surge in stock futures, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising over 530 points (1.3%) .

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Business & Economy: This meeting marks the first official dialogue since Donald Trump resumed his presidency, highlighting its significance for US-China relations and the global economy.

US-China trade talk: Will weekend Geneva meet tackle tariff deadlock?

Business & Economy: The United Kingdom and India have finalised a long-awaited free trade agreement after three years of on-and-off negotiations. The pact aims to boost bilateral trade by approximately 34 billion dollars—by the year 2040.

UK and India strike landmark trade deal, aims to boost bilateral trade

Business & Economy: From banning imports and blocking airspace, India has weaponised its economic toolkit and the fallout is rippling across South Asia

Economic crossfire: How India-Pakistan tensions are reshaping South Asia’s financial landscape

India takes a major economic stance against Pakistan, suspending all imports and shutting its ports and airspace to Pakistani goods. The move also includes a ban on inbound mail and parcels from Pakistan.

India-Pak tensions: India suspends all imports from Pakistan

Pakistan faces massive losses of Rs 3.4 trillion annually due to illicit trade, accounting for 26% of its annual tax target. Smuggling erodes revenues, while Afghan traders benefit. Pakistan ranks 101 on the Global Illicit Trade Index, with its informal economy valued at $123 billion.

Pakistan loses Rs 3.4 trillion to illicit trade annually

Pakistan's health authorities have launched emergency measures to protect pharmaceutical supplies after the government suspended trade ties with India amid escalating tensions following an attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan pharma supplies at risk after trade halt

Russia and Iran expand trade to $4.8 billion, deepening economic cooperation and shifting global economic alliances as sanctions nations forge stronger ties and new trade blocs reshape the global economy.

Russia and Iran forge stronger ties: $4.8 billion trade deal redefines global economy

The check post spans across 120 acres and directly connects National Highway-I, playing a crucial role in cross-border trade, particularly in imports from Afghanistan. India news | Pakistan

Pahalgam terror attack: What is Attari check post, which India has closed immediately to punish Pakistan?

After promising 1.4 trillion dollars to strengthen ties with washington, the united arab emirates is hopeful about obtaining access to state-of-the-art chips that are currently under u.S. Export restrictions.

UAE Seeks AI Chips Access Amid Restrictions

In the latest in the ongoing trade war saga, China says it is open to talks if the US shows it some respect and resolves Beijing's concerns over US sanctions and Taiwan. The other condition China wants to come to the table for trade talks is a more consistent US position. US President Donald Trump had earlier pressed China to make a tariff offer to calm the escalating trade war.

What will get China to the table on trade talks with US?

There is a new narrative brewing on social media platforms, where Chinese influencers are flooding American users with videos... Urging consumers to bypass Trump's punishing tariffs and purchase goods directly from China, dubbed the "world's factory," Chinese suppliers are retaliating against the US tariffs. They claim that top and popular US firms are rebranding what is made in China and selling at exorbitant prices in America.

Are 80% of US luxury items manufactured in China?

Reports suggest that there has been significant progress in India–trade talks. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal says India has decided to pursue trade liberalisation with the us, covering both tariff and non-tariff barriers. The two sides aim to conclude the first phase of a trade agreement by the end of this year. Virtual discussions are expected to begin this month, followed by in-person talks in mid-May.

India-US trade: Phase-1 talks advance, in-person in May

Amid heightened trade tensions with the US over tariffs, Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and wider collaboration in emerging fields. This as Xi kickstarted his first overseas trip of the year to Southeast Asia as part of the three-nation trip. The Chinese leader is visiting Vietnam. From there, he will head to Malaysia and thereafter to Cambodia. And all this as Beijing seeks to tighten regional trade t

Xi woos China's neighbours as trade tensions with the US flare

With Washington's unpredictable tariffs on the horizon, India is working with unprecedented urgency to sign a trade deal with the United States. As India seeks to avoid the looming economic impact of US tariffs, both nations are pushing for a deal by fall. Watch this report to know more!

Trump's trade war: India seeks US trade deal to avoid tariffs

Finland's Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio has extended his support for the India European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), & hopes flexibility will be shown by the 2 sides. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal in Helsinki exclusively, he said, 'Finland has been advocating for EU India FTA for a long time..', adding, 'we have been messaging EU to have certain flexibility when we building FTAs..both parties need to meet half way'.

Tariffs will disturb trade in entire Europe, not just one country': Ville Tavio on Trump's tariffs

Global markets turn from fear to euphoria as President Trump backpedals on tariffs and pauses large reciprocal tariffs on all countries except China for 90 days. While traders reveling in market euphoria's rally wonder just how far it can go, US consumers are already taking a hit.

Escalating US-China trade war hits supply chains

World: O'Leary said that no one has challenged China for decades, not even past US governments or Europe, and that the Trump government is the first to confront China.

'Squeeze Chinese heads into wall now': Kevin O'Leary urges Trump to slap China with '400% tariffs' to make them negotiate

Business & Economy | India News: Goyal accused global leaders of being too optimistic about China’s intentions, believing it would liberalise, improve transparency, but China used predatory pricing and opaque subsidy structures.

‘Blame China, not Trump’: Piyush Goyal says Beijing’s malpractices created global trade imbalance

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