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US tariffs: Prices of oil fall further on Monday

Published on April 07, 2025 at 05:10 AM

US tariffs: Prices of oil fall further on Monday

Oil prices fell more than 3 per cent on Monday, extending losses from the previous week.

There are growing concerns that a global trade war could further slow the world economy and weaken oil demand.

A breakdown by Reuters states that Brent futures declined by $2.10, or 3.2 per cent, to $63.48 a barrel at 10:27 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures lost $2.14, or 3.5 per cent, to $59.85.

Both benchmarks plunged 7 per cent on Friday to settle at their lowest in over three years, as China ramped up tariffs on U.S. goods in retaliation for Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to Reuters.

The move by China could further escalate a trade war that has led investors to price in a higher probability of recession.

DAILY POST reported that China responded swiftly to Trump’s tariffs, announcing it would impose additional levies of 34 per cent on American goods.

This confirms investor fears that a full-blown global trade war is under way.

Investment bank JPMorgan said it now sees a 60 per cent chance of a global economic recession by year-end, up from 40 per cent previously.

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