Shares of General Motors , Ford Motor , and Jeep-maker Stellantis , some of the biggest automakers in the U.S., rallied on Wednesday after news of a trade deal that will reduce tariffs on imported Japanese cars,

This week's U.S. trade agreement with Japan could provide a framework for a pact with the European Union, experts say.

Trade deals have never been more in the headlines, as Donald Trump continues to threaten countries with higher tariffs until they sign new agreements with the US. But how exactly are trade deals negotiated between nations, and has the US president's forceful actions changed how the talks are conducted?

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq notched record high closes on Wednesday, lifted by Nvidia and GE Vernova, as the European Union and the U.S. appeared headed toward a trade deal similar to an agreement President Donald Trump struck with Japan.

Stocks closed solidly higher on Wednesday as investors welcomed news of a U.S.-Japan trade deal and prepared for the release of quarterly results from EV maker Tesla and Google parent Alphabet.

TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement, despite media speculation and growing calls for him to resign after a historic defeat of his governing party.

Shares in global carmakers surged after a U.S. trade agreement with Japan sparked optimism for the auto industry. Japanese auto stocks were particularly buoyant, with Toyota closing up 14%, its bigges

Tariffs on more than 90% of British exports to Asian country will be cut, including cosmetics, clothes, food and drink

President Trump has announced a flurry of trade deals that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers from sharply higher tariffs on imports from Japan and a handful of other Asian countries.

After President Trump unveiled trade deals Tuesday with Japan and the Philippines, and his administration fleshed out details of a [pact with Indonesia](