Asian economies scramble to appease Trump as the U.S. president ratchets up tariff threats

PORTSMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 28: The container ship Vung Tau Express sails loaded with shipping containers close to the English coast on October 28, 2024 in Portsmouth, England.  Matt Cardy | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAs the specter of Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs looms, several Asian economies that...

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China to levy additional tariffs of up to 15% on select U.S. imports starting Feb. 10

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesChina's finance ministry said Tuesday it will impose additional tariffs of 15% on coal and liquified natural gas imports from the U.S. and 10% higher duties on crude oil, farm equipment and certain cars, starting Feb. 10.The tariffs announcement comes as the additional...

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HSBC Q3 2024 earnings

HSBC Holdings Plc building at Canada Square in Canary Wharf financial district on 15th August 2023 in London, United Kingdom.  Mike Kemp | In Pictures | Getty ImagesEurope's largest lender HSBC on Tuesday announced it will repurchase up to $3 billion in shares as it issued a third-quarter earnings report...

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