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Summer means leisure time, and what better way to spend it than upgrading your PC setup? If you're eager to jump on SSD and storage deals now, you're in luck Amazon Prime Day has just kicked off with solid discounts on storage. Shopping now can be a smart move, too, given the potential for further uncertainty around prices. Tariff rates are set to change once again on July 9 and the U.S. government just announced its intention to also impose additional tariffs on South Korea and Japan, which...

The Guardian - 3 hours 12 min ago
Trump announces new levies of up to 40% as he steps up his trade wars but also extends a previous pause. Key US politics stories from Monday 7 July Donald Trump's new tariff rates of as much as 40% for 14 countries have drawn muted responses from the hardest hit Asian countries who are hoping to renegotiate them before they come into effect next month. Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan and Tunisia were handed the lowest tariff rate of 25% while Laos and Myanmar both facing high rates...

The Hill - 8 hours 51 min ago
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump slaps 25 percent tariffs on Japan, South Korea President Trump announced Monday his administration would impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from South Korea and Japan beginning Aug. 1 as part of a batch...

Financial Times - 9 hours 55 min ago
Also in today's newsletter, Jane Street to fight India manipulation charges, and Iran's president says Israel tried to kill him...

Slash Film - 11 hours 6 min ago
South Korea produces some of the best horror movies in the world, and this 2016 mystery with a nearly perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes is a must-watch.

Chicago Tribune - 11 hours 13 min ago
President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar.

Los Angeles Times - 11 hours 45 min ago
Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Kazakhstan will face 25% import duties starting Aug. 1, while goods from Laos and Myanmar will face a 40% tariff.

The Hill - 12 hours 13 sec ago
Plus: Death count rises after Texas floods {beacon} PRESIDENT TRUMP on Monday announced plans to slap hefty new tariffs on top U.S. trade partners, although he's delaying their implementation to provide more time for countries to reach deals with the U.S. The president announced new 25 percent tariffs on Japan and South Korea...

ABC News - 12 hours 1 min ago
Stocks closed down significantly on Monday after President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on Japan, South Korea and other nations, set to take effect on Aug. 1.

NBC News - 13 hours 35 min ago
President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea in two letters published on social media addressed to the countries. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez and Brian Cheung report on the long-term goals of the Trump administration's trade deals and how the markets are reacting to the letters.

UPI - 13 hours 49 min ago
President Donald Trump on Monday informed 14 nations, including Japan and South Korea, that new tariffs of at least 25% will be imposed starting Aug. 1 on most goods sent to the United States.

UPI - 13 hours 49 min ago
President Donald Trump on Monday informed Japan and South Korea that 25% tariffs will be imposed starting Aug. 1 on goods sent to the United States.

BBC - 14 hours 16 min ago
Trump plans new tariffs as the 90-day pause on some of his most aggressive tariffs is set to expire this week.

Fortune - 14 hours 28 min ago
The tariffs target two of America's closest allies and key suppliers of autos, electronics, and steel.

The Guardian - 14 hours 53 min ago
US president posted copies of letters addressed to leaders of both countries on social media Donald Trump unveiled plans to step up his trade wars on Monday, announcing Japan and South Korea will soon face US tariffs of 25% in a significant escalation of his controversial economic strategy. The US president, who indicated that he would notify as many as as 15 countries of new, higher rates on Monday, posted copies of letters addressed to the leaders of Japan and South Korea on social media. Trump...

The Independent - 15 hours 6 min ago
Bizarre letters cite unsustainable' trade deficits with two of America's most important allies and trading partners...

New York Times - 15 hours 7 min ago
President Trump is continuing to impose or threaten tariffs on Japan's and South Korea's major exports, including cars, steel and electronics.

Forbes - 15 hours 15 min ago
Trump said the tariff rates could still be changed "depending on our relationship with your Country."...

Newsweek - 15 hours 21 min ago
This move marks a renewed push by Trump to intensify trade pressure on U.S. allies, after a temporary pause in his tariff escalation.

NBC News - 15 hours 22 min ago
The trade war chaos that engulfed the early months of President Donald Trump's second term looked set to return Monday as he threatened two major U.S. trading partners with higher duties ahead of a key negotiating deadline.

Boston Herald - 15 hours 24 min ago
Trump provided notice of the tariffs by posting letters on social media.

CNBC - 15 hours 24 min ago
The United States will impose 25% blanket tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump revealed.

The Hill - 15 hours 29 min ago
President Trump announced Monday his administration would impose a 25 percent tariff on imports from South Korea and Japan beginning Aug. 1 as part of a batch of letters going out to foreign countries. Trump posted letters to the leaders of Japan and South Korea on Truth Social detailing the expected tariff rate. The president...

NY Post - 15 hours 29 min ago
Tokyo and Seoul were staring down the threat of 24% and 25% tariffs, respectively, before the president fired off the letters Monday.