China resilient in facing US’ global ‘tariff war’
Trump's comprehensive tariff policy marks a fundamental shift from targeted measures to a full-scale, non-discriminatory imposition of tariffs. The policy originally designed for…
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Indonesian palm oil producers eye African, Middle Eastern markets as US tariffs take effect
Indonesia exported $26.3 billion worth of goods to the US while importing only US$9.5 billion, with key exports including electrical equipment, clothing and footwear, CPO and…
Slash duties, keep mum: How ‘tariff king’ India got off easier in Trump’s trade war
On April 2, when the tariffs were unveiled, Mr Trump even said he told Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “You’re a friend of mine, but you’re not treating us right.” In spite…
U.S. tariffs to deal serious blow to Asia’s emerging economies
The governments of these countries plan to ask the U.S. administration to reduce the tariffs, but it remains unknown how the U.S. will respond. Under such circumstances, companies…
Japan PM Ishiba to directly appeal to US President Trump about Japan’s economic contributions to resolve tariff issue
The government is making elaborate preparations to ensure that the appeal will resonate with Trump in a meeting over the phone, which is seen as harder to secure a sufficient…
How long can they hold up? Car parts makers in Japan, South Korea rattled by US tariffs
Most major carmakers like Toyota, Honda and Hyundai have said they will leave sticker prices of their US-sold vehicles unchanged for now, even as some smaller players like Subaru…
Philippines seen to weather US tariff shocks
Analysts note that the Philippine economy is still driven by domestic consumption.
India, Thailand elevate ties to strategic partnership
The two countries also exchanged memorandums across a range of sectors.
Trump administration sued over Chinese import tariffs
The lawsuit, filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance, a conservative legal group, in a federal court in Florida, alleges that Mr. Trump lacked the legal authority to impose the…
US tariffs extremely disappointing, says Japan PM Ishiba; expresses willingness to work with President Trump
PM Ishiba says he "will not hesitate one bit" to work with President Trump "at a suitable time and proper manner, if it seems appropriate.”