If Trump imposes punitive tariffs, Europe must counter them – Merkel ally

Europe should impose punitive tariffs on imports from the United States if President Donald Trump acts to shield U.S. industries from foreign competitors, a senior ally of German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in a newspaper interview.

China imposes ban on US west coast 'tainted' shellfish imports

CHINA has banned shellfish imports from the US west coast, cutting off a US$270 million Pacific northwest...