Thursday, August 7, 2025

Tag: Tariffs

U.S. Hits Chinese Graphite With 93% Tariff—Your Next EV Just Got Pricier

The U.S. imposes a 93.5% tariff on Chinese graphite, risking a $1,000 increase in EV prices as tax credits end and production costs rise.

Market Panic? Rich Investors Saw a Bargain, Morgan Stanley Says

Morgan Stanley's profits surged as wealthy clients bought stocks during a market downturn, driven by Trump's tariff announcement.

Oil Prices Keep Dropping as Trade Fears Grow

Oil prices fell for the third consecutive day due to rising U.S. gasoline inventories and trade tensions impacting global demand.

Coffee Prices Jump After Trump Hits Brazil With 50% Tariff

Coffee prices surged after Trump's 50% tariff on Brazil, leading to retaliatory measures and a drop in Brazilian stocks.

Trump Pushes New 15–20% Tariffs on U.S. Trading Partners

Trump plans to impose 15%-20% tariffs on many trading partners, including a 35% tariff on Canada starting August 1.

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Nvidia Nears $4 Trillion, Tesla Rebounds

The NY stock market showed mixed results with Nvidia nearing a $4 trillion cap, while tariffs and Musk's politics impact Tesla.

Oil Prices Climb Again as Red Sea Tensions Escalate

International oil prices rise due to U.S. tariff threats and tensions in the Red Sea, with Brent crude at $70.15 per barrel.

Tesla Tanks $68B as Musk Unveils New Political Party

The New York stock market declines after Trump imposes tariffs on South Korea and Japan, with Tesla losing $68 billion in value.

U.S. to Hit 90 Countries With Tariffs—Unless They Make a Deal Fast

The U.S. plans to notify trading partners of tariff rates as Trump favors simpler deals over complex negotiations.

Trump Rules Out Tariff Extension, Warns Japan Could Face 35% Rates

Trump announces no extension on tariff suspension, warns Japan tariffs could rise to 30-35% amid uncertain trade negotiations.

Trump’s Trade Tactics: Letters to All Nations on Tariffs

Trump plans to end the grace period for tariffs, sending letters outlining trade deficits and imposing tariffs on imports.

Rare Earths at the Center as U.S.–China Trade Talks Restart in London

U.S. and China resume trade talks focusing on rare earth exports, aiming to ease tensions after recent tariff disputes.