China exempted some U.S. imports from its 125 per cent tariffs on Friday, according to businesses, although China quickly knocked down U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that negotiations between…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks, ahead of signing executive orders, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2025. Nathan Howard…

The sweeping package of tariffs unveiled by Donald Trump on Wednesday includes an exemption for the energy sector, which is a clear sign of the president’s…