The US has rejected India’s claim that its 50% copper tariffs are WTO safeguard measures, stating no basis for India’s proposed duty suspension on American goods. Washington asserts the tariffs, imposed August 1, are national security measures under Section 232, aiming to reduce foreign dependence on critical copper imports.
Dow ends 400 points higher as investors buy AI stocks; Microsoft rallies
Wall Street experienced gains on Friday, driven by positive performance from Microsoft and AI-related technology stocks. High oil prices and rising US Treasury yields created