Deal that reduced US tariffs on UK cars and aircraft parts comes into effect

Deal that reduced US tariffs on UK cars and aircraft parts comes into effect

The trade deal signed between U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lowering some tariffs on imports from Britain has come into effect, the British government said on Monday. British car manufacturers will now be able to export to the U.S. under a reduced 10% tariff quota from an earlier 27.5%, while … Read more

China’s Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with U.S. flare

China’s Xi urges greater cooperation with Vietnam as trade tensions with U.S. flare

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and wider collaboration in emerging fields. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping called for stronger industrial and supply chain cooperation with Vietnam and wider collaboration in emerging fields, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday (April 14, 2025), … Read more

A Trump self-goal? Coca-Cola to Coty, US firms brace for tariffs

A Trump self-goal? Coca-Cola to Coty, US firms brace for tariffs

After announcing on Monday tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports beginning March 12, US President Donald Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs on every country that charges duties on US imports. His tariff plans have ratcheted up fears of a widening global trade war, drawing condemnation from Mexico, Canada and the European Union, while Japan … Read more

US announces, then suspends punitive tariff over DST on India, others

US announces, then suspends punitive tariff over DST on India, others

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Wednesday announced punitive tariffs on India and five other countries over their digital services taxes (DST), but immediately suspended the levies to allow time for international tax negotiations to continue. The USTR said the goods that would face the punitive tariffs had an estimated trade value of about … Read more