U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds

22/04/2026
01:58

The US government has officially launched the CAPE tariff refund system, enabling the return of more than 166 billion dollars in import duties. This follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs under President Donald Trump was unlawful. This marks one of the largest tariff refund programmes in US history.

China pushes brokerage merger to build giant

China pushes brokerage merger to build giant

Economy 01:38

China is moving to reshape its financial sector, with a new merger set to create a major securities firm in Shanghai. The deal reflects a broader push to build stronger domestic institutions and narrow the gap with leading global investment banks.

Belgian farmers cope with potato market crashes

Belgian farmers cope with potato market crashes

Economy 02:45

Belgian farmers are dealing with a different type of food crisis. Potatoes have long been one of the most profitable crops in Belgium. But in recent weeks, prices on the free market have fallen to zero euros per ton. Even so, Belgian farmers have their own ways to protect their income without relying on government support.

Việt Nam remains a strategic anchor for EU firms

Việt Nam remains a strategic anchor for EU firms

Economy 04:16

The European Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (EuroCham) has officially released its Business Confidence Index (BCI) for the first quarter of 2026, revealing a pragmatic recalibration among European investors.

U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds

U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds

Economy 01:58

The US government has officially launched the CAPE tariff refund system, enabling the return of more than 166 billion dollars in import duties. This follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs under President Donald Trump was unlawful. This marks one of the largest tariff refund programmes in US history.

U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds

U.S. launches 166 billion USD tariff refunds

Economy 01:58

The US government has officially launched the CAPE tariff refund system, enabling the return of more than 166 billion dollars in import duties. This follows a ruling by the US Supreme Court that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs under President Donald Trump was unlawful. This marks one of the largest tariff refund programmes in US history.

Global rate pressures test Việt Nam policy

Global rate pressures test Việt Nam policy

Economy 07:07

Interest rate pressures are rising again across major economies, as central banks turn more cautious and financial conditions tighten. Most recently, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to reinforce its anti-inflation stance, signalling that the global easing cycle may be slowing. And for Việt Nam, this shift is not just happening in financial markets; it is feeding directly into the real economy.