Economy
Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday evening, commencing a high-stakes diplomatic mission that will culminate in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping since resuming office. The visit comes at a critical juncture in U.S.-China relations as both nations strive to de-escalate......
Gold prices fell on Monday as optimism surrounding critical trade negotiations between the United States and China dampened demand for the safe-haven metal. Both nations signaled progress in resolving their prolonged trade conflict, easing market tensions. Spot gold declined by 1.3% to $4,060.80 per......
U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly increased tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them to 50%. This move, announced in a presidential order effective from 12:01 a.m. local time on Tuesday, is presented as a measure to protect national security. According to the White House, although......
A recent agreement between the United States and China to pause tariffs has shifted the dynamics for manufacturing hubs such as Mexico and Vietnam. These countries now face pressure to negotiate favorable trade deals with the U.S. to continue benefiting from the "China-plus-one" strategy used......
On April 21, China accused the U.S. of misusing tariffs and cautioned countries against entering trade deals with the United States that would harm China's interests. This statement escalates tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two largest global economies. China's Ministry of Commerce......
In early April, President Donald Trump announced a new 25% tariff on imports of cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. This addition follows previous tariffs on steel and aluminum that have already impacted Europe and Asia. Trump has indicated that these tariffs may increase further after one year. The......
The United Kingdom officially became the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Sunday. This milestone marks a significant step in the UK's post-Brexit strategy to deepen economic ties in the Asia-Pacific region and expand its global trade......