Trade Negotiations & Agreements - Deals with numerous countries are largely set, with paperwork to be finalized in the coming weeks or months [1][2] - Agreements are premised on countries opening their markets and fulfilling investment/purchase commitments [12] - The administration is focused on implementing reached deals and monitoring compliance, with potential tariff reinstatement for non-compliance [9][10][11][12] Trade Deficit & Tariffs - Tariff rates are largely determined by a country's trade deficit with the United States and their willingness to address it [3] - High tariffs are imposed on countries where a path forward on reducing the trade deficit and opening markets could not be fully resolved [5] - A 40% additional tariff will be imposed on sham transshipment, which has always been illegal [17] Country-Specific Trade Relations - The US has a nearly $40 billion trade deficit with Switzerland, and was unable to reach an agreement to reduce it [4] - Indonesia has made commitments on tariff levels and non-tariff barriers, including removing tariffs and addressing agricultural inspections and digital trade [10][11] Policy & Strategy - The administration is shifting from a 70-year policy based on purely efficiency to a new policy based on fair, balanced trade [19] - The president has the authority to regulate imports, and the administration is confident in its legal position regarding tariffs [25] - The administration is prepared to use whatever tools are necessary to rectify the trade deficit and change the global trading system [28]

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Company Insights - Tesla's stock (TSLA) has shown a decline following its earnings report, indicating a shift in investor sentiment as the momentum crowd moves away from TSLA towards more speculative stocks [12] - CEO Elon Musk expressed ambitions for Tesla to produce 100,000 humanoid robots per month within five years, alongside positive remarks about Tesla's energy sector, which typically generates excitement in the market [12] - Despite Musk's optimistic outlook, the current performance of Tesla's electric vehicle (EV) segment is deteriorating, which has not been overlooked by investors this time [12] Market Trends - Money flows in early trading show a negative trend for TSLA, while other tech giants like NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon, and Alphabet are experiencing positive flows [8] - The overall market is influenced by various crosscurrents, including speculation about interest rate cuts and potential trade deals between the U.S. and other countries [12][5] Economic Indicators - Initial jobless claims came in at 217,000, which is lower than the consensus estimate of 225,000, indicating strong labor market data that does not support a rate cut [12] - The Treasury auction results showed a high yield of 4.935% for a $13 billion 20-year Treasury bond reopening, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.79, reflecting investor interest [12]

Core Insights - St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. has appointed Byron D'Silva as Chief Financial Officer and Director of its battery processing subsidiary, EVSX Corp. [1][2] - D'Silva brings over 15 years of experience in corporate finance and operational strategy, previously working at KPMG and Royal Bank of Canada [3] - His appointment is seen as a significant step in EVSX's growth as it scales its battery processing and critical mineral recovery operations [3] Company Overview - EVSX operates a battery processing line with a capacity of 12,500 tonnes per year, capable of recovering critical battery metals and repurposing materials back into the supply chain [5] - The facility is located in Thorold, Ontario, strategically positioned within a major automotive cluster in North America [5] - EVSX holds a three-year battery supply agreement with Call2Recycle and is expanding its battery supply partnerships [5] Compensation Details - As part of his compensation package, D'Silva was issued 500,000 options under the terms set for management [4] St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. Overview - St-Georges develops new technologies and holds a diversified portfolio of assets, including several subsidiaries focused on advanced battery processing and critical minerals [6] - The company is involved in various initiatives, including metallurgical R&D, gold exploration, and technology development for methane conversion [6]

Hello and welcome to Morning Brief Market Sunrise. I'm Raman Karamali live from Yahoo Finances studios in London. It's Wednesday 23rd July.Coming up on the show, the US and Japan agree a trade deal. The president labels it massive as the tariff is set at 15%. But the Detroit 3, that's Ford, General Motors, and Stalantis, aren't too thrilled.I'll explain why. And earning season continues. We'll have the latest from the likes of AT&T, Hasbro, and Hilton.So, grab your coffee and let's own the morning. Well, we ...

US-Japan Trade Agreement - The US and Japan have reached a trade agreement involving reciprocal tariffs, particularly on autos, with Japan proposing an innovative solution involving equity, credit guarantees, and funding for major projects in the US [5][6] - Japan will provide new capital targeted at strategic industries in the US to de-risk supply chains, especially in areas like medicine and semiconductors [6][7] - The agreement includes a 15% tariff rate for Japan, specifically for reciprocal tariffs on autos, which is linked to Japan's innovative financing mechanism [5][6] - The 15% tariff rate for Japan is considered a result of their innovative package, with President Trump pushing them to do even more [10] US-EU Trade Relations - The EU has not yet presented an innovative package similar to Japan's, but trade talks are progressing [11] - The EU is reportedly preparing to impose 30% tariffs on €100 billion (approximately $107 billion USD) worth of goods if no deal is reached [12] - The US views itself as a deficit nation compared to the EU's surplus, suggesting that trade escalations would impact the EU more [13] US-China Trade Relations - The US is in a good place with China and can start moving on to bigger discussions, with the potential for a rebalancing of the US-China relationship [14][15] - The US aims to bring back precision manufacturing and wants China to become more of a consumption economy [15] - Discussions with China will include purchasing agreements, especially for agriculture, with a focus on rebalancing the trade relationship [16][17] - Regular meetings with China are planned, with no desire to decouple but a need to de-risk part of the US supply chain [19] Federal Reserve and Monetary Policy - The Treasury Secretary believes the Federal Reserve's analysis of tariffs is off, as they have seen very little price pressure from tariffs [26] - The Treasury Secretary suggests the Federal Reserve should conduct an internal review to separate monetary policy from other activities [31] - The Treasury Secretary believes that regulation has been too stringent since the great financial crisis, leading to a build-up outside the regulated financial system, with private credit up ten times [36]

Core Insights - Tesla has experienced declines in deliveries across various European regions, attributed to weaker demand for electric vehicles, political controversies surrounding CEO Elon Musk, and increased competition [1] - Despite challenges, Tesla reported second-quarter deliveries that exceeded analyst expectations, indicating a potential recovery in June [2] - In the UK, Tesla regained its top position in the electric vehicle market in June, achieving a market share of 16.1%, surpassing competitors like VW, BMW, and Ford [3] Group 1: Market Performance - Tesla's deliveries in June reached 7,719 units, marking the highest monthly volume since March 2023 [4] - The overall electric vehicle market share in the UK for June was 35.9%, with battery-powered EVs accounting for 24.8% and plug-in hybrids for 11.2%, an increase from 28.2% in June 2024 [5] - The overall automotive sector in the UK saw a 7% year-over-year increase in June, with 191,316 vehicles sold, highlighting the growing importance of electric vehicles in the market [6] Group 2: Stock Performance - Tesla's stock price increased by 0.4% to $314.75, within a 52-week trading range of $182.00 to $488.54, although it remains down 17% year-to-date in 2025 [7]

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Tariffs do matter. They raise prices almost immediately. If you slap a 25% tariff on all the cars and trucks we import from Korea and Japan, you're talking about roughly 17% of the vehicles sold in the US last year.Today, President Trump did precisely that, which would be a 25% price increase on about 16 of the US auto market. And that's on top of the existing tariffs on everything from Japan and South Korea. Now that's big enough to cause some inflation which is a major reason why the averages rolled over ...

Autonomous Driving - Tesla's vehicle autonomously drove for 30 minutes from Giga Texas without a driver [1] - Ford's Jim Farley believes Waymo's approach to autonomous driving is more strategic [1] Company Strategy - Tesla's gradual rollout of autonomous driving is a deliberate strategy [1] Stock Information - The report mentions Tesla's stock ticker $TSLA [1]