California sues Trump administration to block tariffs
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
California on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on foreign trading partners, accusing him of abusing his powers and inflicting financial harm on the state and nation.
Indonesia targets Russia as new market, investment amid US tariff policies
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
Indonesia is targeting Russia as a new potential market for trade and investment against the backdrop of the imposition of the so-called US reciprocal tariffs.
Representatives of the Cambodian and US governments held their first bilateral meeting to discuss trade and investment relations. The meeting took place one day before Chinese President Xi Jinping's official state visit to Cambodia, which begins on Thursday ( April 17, 2025).
US tariffs could trigger global recession, warns Chinese ambassador
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025
The US’ reciprocal tariffs risk triggering a global recession and will likely face widespread domestic and international opposition, warns Chinese ambassador Han Zhiqiang.
China appoints new top trade negotiator amid US escalating tariff war
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
On April 16, China unexpectedly named its WTO envoy as new trade negotiator, replacing veteran Wang Shouwen amid the escalating tariff war with the US.
That seat will cost how much? US businesses already seeing impact of Trump tariffs
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025
A toy store manager hit with daily price increase notifications. A lip balm manufacturer forecasts a $5 million jump in the cost of goods. A concert venue impresario saw a surprise price hike of $140,000 to install new seats in a performance hall.
Thaksin urges strategy in trade negotiations with United States
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called on relevant Thai agencies to engage in thorough discussions before entering trade negotiations with the US.
Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory tariffs, says Anwar Ibrahim.