NB Finance News

Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary shaping Trump’s trade war

The former hedge fund manager is being asked to lead negotiations with foreign governments amid America’s self-inflicted hit

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‘The end of an era.’ What next for global trade?

Officials around the world are dashing to diversify their economies. But the fight between the US and China casts a long shadow

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Walmart warns tariffs have made profit outlook less predictable

The largest US retailer is striving to keep prices low even as Donald Trump’s levies take effect

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The hopeless search for Trump’s cunning plan

Attempts to read grand strategy into the US president’s doings have run their course

logo.png  By NB  Apr 10, 2025