Tag: Economic Diplomacy
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US Tariffs and Double Standards: China’s Response to Trump’s 100% Levy Threat
Background: What sparked the latest tariff threat tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated as President Donald Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on goods from China. The move, described by Trump as a response to what he called China’s “extraordinarily aggressive” export curbs on rare-earth minerals, is set to take effect on November 1.…
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Repair Strained Ties with India Immediately: 19 U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump
Overview: A Bipartisan Call to Reset U.S.-India Ties A group of 19 members of the U.S. Congress has sent a direct message to President Donald Trump: act now to repair the strained relationship with India and roll back recent tariff hikes. Led by Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Congressman Ro Khanna, the letter argues that the…
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Medicine Security in the Philippines: A Public-Private Push to Strengthen Local Pharma and Cut Import Dependence
Overview: A turning point for Philippine medicine security The Philippines is intensifying its focus on medicine security as a matter of public health and national resilience. In a high-profile public forum organized by the Philippine Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (PCPI), key lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders outlined concrete reforms and partnerships designed to reduce import…
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Trump Optimistic About US-India Trade Talks
Trump’s Optimism on US-India Trade Talks In a recent statement, President Donald Trump expressed his unwavering confidence in the ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and India. He emphasized his robust friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing concerns surrounding past trade tensions. As both nations work to strengthen their economic ties,…