Trump tariffs: US slaps 17% duty on Mexican tomato imports; commerce department calls move fair protection for farmers

[ad_1] The US government on Monday announced a 17% import duty on most fresh tomatoes from Mexico, aiming to protect and revive its own domestic tomato industry. The move comes after talks with Mexican officials collapsed without reaching a new agreement to avoid the tariff.Mexico currently supplies about 70% of the US tomato market, up […]

‘Step down’: Iran’s exiled ‘crown prince’ Reza Pahlavi says he’s ready to take over, Khamenei will receive fair trial if he resigns

[ad_1] Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi called for a regime change. Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, urged Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to step down now if he wants to get a fair trial, something that Reza said Khamenei never gave to any Iranian. Reza Pahlavi announced that he […]

China urges a ‘more fair’ business environment in France | World News

[ad_1] Chinese vice premier He Lifeng called Thursday for “a more fair, just and predictable business environment” in France during talks with finance minister Eric Lombard in Paris.He made the comments during a visit to France amid trade tensions between the European Union and China.“(We) look forward to France providing a more fair, just and […]

Trump plays up prospects of ‘fair deal’ on trade with China

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump late on Wednesday played up prospects of a “fair deal” on trade with China, but his top officials offered few details of how Washington might de-escalate its damaging tariff war with Beijing. Trump told reporters his country would have a “fair deal with China,” adding that “everything’s active” when […]

‘China is an example’: Trump says US going to get fair trade deal with every country

[ad_1] Donald Trump held an impromptu press conference outside the White House Wednesday morning. A day after softening his stance on trade war against China, President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration is in discussion with China on trade and that negotiations with countries are “going very well”. Trump made an impromptu comment outside […]