Crude oil futures end lower amid ongoing concerns about demand outlook

11 Apr 2025 Evaluate

Crude oil futures closed lower on Thursday as the exclusion of China from the 90-day pause on new ‘reciprocal tariffs’ announced by President Donald Trump has led to ongoing concerns about demand outlook. The U.S. and China have been engaged in a tit-for-tat exchange on trade in recent days, with China increasing its tariffs on U.S. goods to 84 percent from 34 percent after Trump previously raised the total rate on Chinese imports to 104 percent.

Benchmark crude oil futures for May plunged $2.28 or about 3.66% at $60.07 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for June delivery dipped $2.15 or 3.28% to settle at $63.33 a barrel on London's Intercontinental Exchange.

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