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Gold Prices Jump to Record High Following Surprise US Tariff Ruling

Some of the most widely used types of gold bars would be subject to U.S. tariffs, customs agency officials ruled, a particular blow to Switzerland’s…

Swiss Businesses Fear Being ‘Annihilated’ by One of the World’s Highest Tariffs

Goods shipped from the country face a 39% tariff in the U.S., which companies warn will have dire consequences if President Trump cannot be quickly…

Switzerland Rushes to Give Trump ‘More Attractive’ Offer to Cut Tariffs

The Swiss government said it had “no indication” the country would be hit with a 39 percent tariff, which is set to take effect this…

Switzerland Is Stunned by 39% U.S. Tariff, Among the Highest in the World

Swiss officials plan to negotiate furiously for a lower rate in the coming days, before the punishing levy takes effect.

Europe Nears U.S. Trade Deal, but Stands Ready to Retaliate

Nearly every member of the European Union supports a plan to hit back against President Trump’s tariffs if no agreement is reached.

France Proposes Cutting Two Public Holidays to Avert Budget Crisis

Drastic measures are necessary “before we are crushed by the debt,” the country’s prime minister warned.

Companies in Europe Are Frozen as Tariff Uncertainty Drags On

After European Union leaders said they would keep negotiating instead of immediately retaliating against President Trump’s latest threat, businesses remain unable to develop long-term plans.

How Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Risks Deeper Damage to Europe’s Economy

Economists had already downgraded growth for the European Union, and the new duties would hit industries there especially hard. Companies are looking for ways to…

China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers

Major Cognac companies made concessions to avoid the worst of the penalties, imposed by Beijing in retaliation for E.U. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

Hit by Trump’s Tariffs, French Clothing Maker Saint James Puts Shipping on Hold

Hit by President Trump’s tariffs, the Saint James clothing factory has put its inventory of striped shirts and sweaters intended for U.S. retailers in its…