Chinese imports

China says to exempt ‘some’ US soybean, pork from tariffs

2:09 pm December 6, 2019

Beijing: China said on Friday it will offer a tariff waiver to “some” imports of US soybean and pork, in the latest sign of easing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. The two sides are working towards a partial deal that includes a promise to increase the purchase of US farm produce. “The Customs Tariff […]

Pence drops plan to go to fundraiser hosted by QAnon backers

Pence takes swipe at NBA, Nike in critical speech on China

4:07 am October 25, 2019

WASHINGTON: Vice President Mike Pence took a swipe at Nike and the NBA on Thursday in a speech criticizing communist China’s record on trade and human rights, saying American corporations have been too willing to ignore censorship and repression in pursuit of profits. Pence singled out the shoe company for removing Houston Rockets merchandise from […]

Rupee settles 14 paise down at 71.02 against dollar

8:56 pm October 7, 2019

Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 14 paise to close at 71.02 against the US dollar on Monday as profit booking in domestic equities and unabated foreign fund outflows kept investors edgy. Forex traders said market sentiment remained fragile ahead of the US-China trade meeting. Besides, rising crude oil prices also weighed on the domestic unit. […]

Rupee rallies to nearly 2-month high as crude subsides

8:27 pm September 27, 2019

Mumbai: The rupee spurted by 32 paise to close at a nearly two-month high against the US currency on Friday as crude oil prices receded following reports that Saudi Arabia had agreed on a temporary ceasefire in Yemen. The domestic currency closed higher by 0.44 per cent at 70.56 to the US dollar, a level […]

Rupee slips 3 paise to 71.04 against USD

6:39 pm September 25, 2019

Mumbai: The Indian rupee dipped 3 paise to close at 71.04 against the US dollar on Wednesday amid rising demand for the greenback vis-a-vis other currencies overseas, even as crude oil prices eased. Forex traders said a weak trend in domestic equities, political unrest in the US and unabated foreign fund outflows also weighed on […]

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