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"We are going to see more options around direct renminbi conversion into African currency. We also need to look at trading in African currencies [to] take off the pressure on the need for U.S. dollars."

In announcing the 10% rate, the president said, "Every single thing I said today is guaranteed certainty." The next day's post made clear he had decided that 10% was not enough.

The largest political group in the European parliament still wants to see the agreement go into effect.

He says the new import taxes will take effect in three days.

The New York Fed study found that nearly 90% of the economic burden from tariffs was borne by U.S. companies and consumers last year.

"The U.S.–India trade deal can be considered as a positive from macro and market standpoint. However, one should wait for the fine print for more clarity."