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TRADE

Vietnam–Pakistan Trade Ties Strengthen Under Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan’s Vision

ISLAMABAD – In a promising development for economic diplomacy, Vietnam’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Pham Anh Tuan, has announced that both Vietnam and Pakistan have agreed to explore the signing of a...

Clock ticks on US tariff hikes as Trump expands trade wars

Trump slapped 50 percent duties on imports from Brazil, saying its government’s policies and actions threaten US national security After twice postponing implementation of his threatened tariffs,...

US and EU strike deal with 15 percent tariff to avert trade war

Deal includes $600 bln EU investments in US, more EU energy, defense purchases EU says rate extends to cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors 15 percent tariff...

Trump says Mexico, EU to face 30% tariff from August 1

Cites Mexico’s role in illicit drugs flowing into the United States and a trade imbalance with the EU respectively WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump...

U.S., China agree on framework to implement Geneva trade accord

London - The United States and China agreed on a framework to implement a consensus reached during May talks and reiterated in a phone conversation last week between their leaders, as two-day...

U.S., China hold high-level trade talks with rare earths in focus

London - Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met in London on Monday, with a top economic adviser to President Donald Trump expecting the latest round of trade talks to result in Beijing...

Japan, EU eye launch of “competitive alliance” scheme to boost trade

Brussels - Japan and the European Union are preparing to launch an "alliance" framework to beef up their companies' competitiveness by promoting trade and economic security cooperation, diplomatic sources said Saturday, facing...

Xi, Trump agree to new round of Sino-U.S. trade talks

Beijing - Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed during their teleconference Thursday that the two countries will hold a new round of trade talks as soon as possible,...

Trump agrees to postpone introduction of 50% tariffs on EU goods

Ursula von der Leyen called US President, requesting an extension on the June 1st deadline on the 50% Tariff with respect to Trade and the European Union WASHINGTON -...

Tariffs to hurt U.S. more than others: ex-Malaysia PM Mahathir

PUTRAJAYA - U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral tariffs will hurt Americans more than the countries targeted by them, according to former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who warns that the U.S. cost...