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- Anwar Ibrahim, Asia Pacific, Donald Trump, Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia, Tariffs, Trump administration, Trump tariffs, US foreign policy
Malaysia defends Trump trade deal after critics warn it will compromise country’s sovereignty
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad said the deal amounted to ‘handing over’ the country’s indepe…
- Apec summit, Asia Pacific, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea, Tariffs, Trump administration, Xi Jinping
Xi Jinping’s moment and whirlwind diplomatic tours: key takeaways from the Apec summit in South Korea
With Trump electing to fly back to Washington on the eve of the main summit, what did Apec’s remaining leaders…
- Apec summit, Asia Pacific, China, Critical minerals, Donald Trump, South Korea, Tariffs, Trump administration, US news, Xi Jinping
Donald Trump speaks after Xi Jinping meeting in South Korea – live updates
Summit on sidelines of Apec was the first between the leaders of US and China since 2019, and comes after tens…
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Senate postpones confirmation hearing for Trump surgeon general pick after Casey Means goes into labor – US politics live
Means, a wellness influencer, was due to appear before the health, education, labor and pensions committeeIn t…
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Trump asks EU to impose tariffs of up to 100% on India and China
In effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin allies and trade partn…
- Asia Pacific, Donald Trump, India, Narendra Modi, South and Central Asia, Tariffs, Trump tariffs, US foreign policy, US news, World news
Blindsided by Trump, Modi is learning hard lessons about India’s place in the new world order | Mukul Kesavan
New Delhi spent decades cosying up to the US. The truth is, Washington doesn’t have allies outside the west – …
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‘We’re scared of losing our jobs’: industries in India fear impact of Trump’s 50% tariffs
Textiles, footwear, jewellery, gems and seafood are sectors most affected in trade with US, India’s biggest ma…
- China, India, International trade, Narendra Modi, Russia, South and Central Asia, Tariffs, Trump tariffs, Vladimir Putin, World news, Xi Jinping
Modi’s warm meeting with Xi shows impact of Trump’s ‘tariff tantrum’
China seizes on opportunity for geopolitical realignment after India was hit with one of US’s harshest trade p…
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How hard will Trump’s 50% tariff hit India, and what is Delhi doing about it?
Likened to a ‘trade embargo’ and an ‘earthquake’, it could cut exports from affected sectors by as much as 70%…
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Farmers displaced by $1.5bn Trump golf course reportedly being offered rice and cash
White House denies suggestions resort in Vietnam presents conflict of interest amid row over compensation rate…
- Donald Trump, India, Narendra Modi, South and Central Asia, Tariffs, Trump tariffs, US news, World news
Modi ready to ‘pay a heavy price’ as India seeks to resist Trump tariffs
Foreign ministry calls 50% levy ‘unjustified and unreasonable’ and accuses US of double standardsThe Indian pr…
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India to still buy oil from Russia despite Trump threats, say officials
No pause on Russian imports by Indian oil firms who base decisions on ‘price, grade of crude, logistics and ec…
- Asia Pacific, Automotive industry, Business, Donald Trump, Japan, Tariffs, Trump tariffs, US foreign policy, World news
‘Terrible fuel efficiency, no right-hand drive’: why trade deal won’t warm up Japan to American cars
Few vehicles like the Ford F-150 pick-up make it to Japan – as well as being made for the wrong side of the ro…
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Trump announces Japan trade deal after weeks of fraught negotiations
Tokyo’s failure to secure a US trade deal sooner had caused political uproar and economic uncertainty in Japan…
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Shunned Myanmar leader thrilled at US contact after Trump tariff letter
Min Aung Hlaing expresses ‘sincere appreciation’ for letter from US president threatening 40% tariffMyanmar’s …