US President Donald Trump has warned he would ‘rather not have’ the free trade agreement ahead of its July 1 review.


Americas business editor
US President Donald Trump has warned he would ‘rather not have’ the free trade agreement ahead of its July 1 review.

Gold has been under pressure since the US and Israel launched a war against Iran in late February.

Trade between the two countries has suffered since Trump came into office even as China’s exports have hit new highs.

UAE wants to supply more oil than its OPEC quota and that could help push down prices once the Strait of Hormuz opens.

With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar.

There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.

Canada’s prime minister has used Trump’s attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa’s foreign policy.

Consumers are set to pay higher prices, but US producers could benefit, analysts say.

Carney’s trip comes at a time when he’s looking for new markets for Canadian exports to diversify from the US.

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s emergency tariffs, but he plans to invoke other laws to maintain and raise tariffs.
