The White House plans to clarify its stance on gold tariffs after a surprise US ruling caused market chaos. Here’s how it affected gold prices, traders, and global bullion markets.
White House
Donald Trump Briefly Evacuated During Presser After Shooting Outside White House
Secret Service guards shot a person, who was apparently armed, outside the White House on Monday, President Donald Trump said just after being briefly evacuated in the middle of a press conference.
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.”
US, China Reportedly Reach Agreement to Halt Additional Tariffs After January 1, Chinese State Television
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Citing Chinese media, “no additional tariffs will be imposed after January 1, and negotiations between the two sides will continue,” the report said, according to state television’s English-language service. It gave no further details.