Trade wars

The pressure is now growing to lift the ban as more books and movies become digital

Washington is set to give two-week extension

Apple’s revenue is increasingly coming from accessories such as the Apple Watch and AirPods

US will impose 5% tariff on all goods from Mexico; tariff will rise 5% each month until topping out at 25% on Oct 1

Deputy US Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish will lead the US team for talks during the week

China’s political system allows quick switches in economic strategies

Earlier Trump and Xi called a truce

Trade and economic friction between the two sides has escalated quickly over a short period of time

Republican party Law-makers express outrage to multi-front trade conflicts incurring long-term damage to the economy

Tehran has recently seen widespread protests and strikes over hike in oil prices and unemployment

Renault, Daimler and Volkwagen are some of the companies to take a hit

The trade war between the two giants would trigger a slowing down of economic activity worldwide

List includes electronics, aircraft, parts, satellites, medicine, machinery and other goods

China has warned US of retaliation as it threatens tariffs on $3b worth of goods