insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems Following the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Namibia’s Cabinet has tasked several ministries with evaluating the country’s data collection capacity and preparing to ratify key labour conventions to aid the shift from the informal to the formal economy. Labour expert Herbert Jauch highlighted the potential benefits of international cooperation with Cuba and Mexico, while emphasizing that structural economic reforms are essential for meaningful job creation. today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a one-month reprieve on tariffs. They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today6 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump trade war intensifies with new and retaliatory tariffs Mexico, Canada and China are quickly retaliating after President Donald Trump slapped them with fresh tariffs overnight. Goods coming from the US's northern and southern neighbors are now subject to a 25% duty, while the tariff on Chinese goods doubled to 20%. The action threatens to intensify a painful and costly trade war. Toni Waterman has more: today5 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump Confirms US Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Will Proceed After weeks of speculation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that 25% tariffs will be imposed on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus another 10% on China, effective Tuesday, U.S. time. US markets reacted to the news with the S&P 500 marking its worst day since December, while the Dow Jones dropped more than 600 points. Mitch McCann reports: today4 March, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trump Says Canada and Mexico’s actions “not good enough” to avoid tariffs US President Donald Trump says Canada and Mexico need to do more if they're to avoid the start of 25% tariffs in a few weeks. He made the comments during a Fox News interview, as well as reiterating his plan to make Canada the US' 51st state. Nick Harper reports on what the president had to say about Washington's northerly neighbor. today10 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics US & Mexico strike deal to pause tariffs The US and Mexico have struck a deal to delay Washington imposing 25% tariffs on Mexican goods. It follows a phone call between the two leaders. Tariffs on Canadian and Chinese goods are still due to come into effect on Tuesday. Nick Harper reports from Washington. today4 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Mexico, Canada, and China have announced retaliatory tariffs against the US Mexico, Canada, and China have announced retaliatory tariffs against the US. This comes after president Donald Trump said a tax of 25-percent on Canadian and Mexican imports and an additional ten-percent tax on Chinese goods will come into force on Tuesday. Canada and Mexico have both announced retaliatory tariffs of 25-percent on US goods. China says it will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation. Canadian prime minister […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics White House confirms China, Canada, Mexico tariffs The White House has confirmed fresh tariffs will come into effect this past Saturday against China, Canada and Mexico. That's despite concerns the move will push up prices for US consumers. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the decision to push ahead with the import duties at Friday's press briefing. In news just in...The Canadian Department of Finance has released a list of U.S. products that will be subject […] today3 February, 2025
insert_link World Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring “pain” to Americans US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans. Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico. Kate Fisher reports from Washington. today3 February, 2025
