Economy

Sweeping tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China went into effect just after midnight on Tuesday, raising U.S. tariffs to levels not seen in decades and rattling foreign governments and businesses that depend on international trade. As of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, the Trump administration added a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. The administration also …

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President Trump said Monday that sweeping tariffs on Canada and Mexico would go into effect on Tuesday morning, saying in remarks at the White House there was no chance for a last-minute deal to avert the levies. “The tariffs, you know, they’re all set,” Mr. Trump said. “They go into effect tomorrow.” The tariffs will add a 25 percent fee …

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When it comes to making the most of our money, an ISA, with its tax-free interest and dividends, can be a clever way to squirrel away your savings. But what different types are available? How easily can you access your money? And which ISA is right for you? To help you get ISA-savvy, in this video, Marc Shoffman, finance writer …

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In the UK, switching banks isn’t always too high on people’s list of priorities – but there’s plenty of reason to consider whether yours offers you the service you need. Whether that’s great interest rates for your savings, branches in your local area or plain old customer service being up to scratch, different people bank in different ways and it’s …

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