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The prospect of a global trade conflict has weighed on the dollar

Dollar pinned at 1-week lows as trade war concerns grow

The dollar held near one-week lows today as the sudden dismissal of US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and news that Washington is seeking to impose tariffs of up to $60 billion of Chinese imports reverberated through currency markets.

Business • 14 Mar 18

Rex Tillerson has been fired after 14 months in the job

Tillerson to leave office at end of the month

Outgoing US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said he will be leaving office at the end of the month.

US • 13 Mar 18

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

US considers appointing envoy to Northern Ireland

The US government is considering appointing a special envoy to Northern Ireland.

US • 24 Feb 18

Rex Tillerson continues to lead State Dept according to White House

Tillerson 'continues to lead the State Dept'

The White House has said that Rex Tillerson remains US Secretary of State despite reports of his upcoming departure, and that there are no changes at this time.

News • 30 Nov 17

Donald Trump said that he has 'total confidence' in Rex Tillerson

Trump says he has 'total confidence' in Tillerson

US President Donald Trump has said he has "total confidence" in Secretary of State Rex Tillerson following a report that the top diplomat had referred to the President as a "moron."

Rex Tillerson • 05 Oct 17

Mr Tillerson repeated calls for North Korea's neighbour and ally China to create the conditions for productive dialogue

US wants North Korea dialogue 'at some point'

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said the United States does not seek to topple the North Korean government and would like dialogue with Pyongyang at some point.

News • 02 Aug 17

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made his comments during a visit to Australia

Tillerson says Trump wants to 'stay engaged' on climate

US President Donald Trump wants to stay engaged on climate change and has not abandoned the issue, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has said, days after Mr Trump announced he was quitting the Paris accord.

Paris agreement • 05 Jun 17

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Chinese President Xi Jinping

US, China seek stronger ties as N Korea tests rocket

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson have pledged in talks to work to strengthen a relationship strained by disputes over North Korea and trade.

World • 19 Mar 17

Rex Tillerson