Stocks were little changed on Tuesday as investors were skeptical of news that the U.S. could postpone the implementation of additional levies on Chinese goods.
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The World’s Largest Trade Deal Could be Signed in 2020
After more than six years of negotiations, more than a dozen countries in Asia Pacific are now aiming to sign what would be the world’s largest trade agreement in 2020.
White House plan to Roll Back China Tariffs Faces Fierce Internal Opposition
An agreement between the United States and China to roll back existing tariffs as part of a “phase one” trade deal faces fierce internal opposition in the White House and from outside advisers, multiple sources familiar with the talks said.
A 15% tariff on a total of $112 billion of Chinese goods are set to go into effect at midnight
Tariffs on $112 billion of Chinese goods are set to go into effect at midnight ET. While some duties have been delayed and some items have been removed from the original list of $300 billion Chinese imports, many everyday grocery items and household staples will still be targeted beginning Sunday, according to an official list that spans 122 pages.
Breaking News – LIVE: Boris Johnson Wins Race to Become Next PM – Gold Silver Reports
Boris Johnson, one of the biggest voices in the Brexit movement, won the Conservative Party leadership race on Tuesday and will become the U.K.’s next prime minister.
Mnuchin says US-China Trade Deal is 90 Percent Done – Gold Silver Reports
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that the U.S. and China are inching closer to finalize a long-awaited trade deal.
European Central Bank (ECB) said it would Delay its First Post-Crisis interest Rate Hike until at Least the Middle of Next Year.
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The euro climbed higher against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, after the European Central Bank (ECB) said it would delay its first post-crisis interest rate hike until at least the middle of next year. In a move that was well-flagged, ECB President Mario Draghi also offered to pay banks if they borrow cash from the central bank and pass it on to households and firms.
US Trade Talks with China have Stalled – Gold Silver Reports
Negotiations between the U.S. and China appear to have stalled as both sides dig in after disagreements earlier this month.
Trump says Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods will Increase to 25%, Blames Slow Progress in Trade Talks
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – In addition, Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on an additional $325 billion of Chinese goods “shortly.”
The Trump-Kim Summit in Vietnam has been cut short, no Agreement was Reached
The White House said Thursday that the nuclear summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was cut short and no agreement was reached.