Tag: Trade Policy
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South Korean Auto Stocks Fall as Trump Signals Higher Tariffs
Markets React to Potential Tariff Hike on South Korea South Korean auto stocks slid on Tuesday as investors weighed the implications of a renewed push for higher tariffs on the country. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated on social media that Washington could raise tariffs in response to ongoing trade frictions with…
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India to slash tariffs on cars to 40% in EU trade deal
Overview: A new chapter in India-EU trade talks India is moving toward a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, with plans to dramatically reduce tariffs on cars imported from the bloc. Sources briefed on the negotiations say India intends to slash tariffs on EU-manufactured automobiles to 40% from excoriating levels that can reach…
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Korea’s Coffee Imports Break 2 Trillion Won Mark for the First Time in 2025
Overview: A Milestone for Korea’s Coffee Market Korea has crossed a historic milestone in 2025, with its coffee imports exceeding 2 trillion won for the first time. The surge, valued at roughly $1.38 billion, reflects a combination of higher global coffee prices and a weaker Korean won, which together pushed the cost of importing beans…
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US Roadmap: Dialing Down on China, Homeland Priority
Overview: A New US Roadmap with Homeland First Mandate The United States has unveiled a fresh strategic framework that emphasizes prioritizing domestic resilience while dialing down tensions with China. Officials describe the plan as a pragmatic approach aimed at achieving a stable, peaceful, and fair international environment without pursuing regime change or confrontation. The document…
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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
Rising tensions spill into trade rhetoric The fallout from this year’s Davos gathering intensified over the weekend as President Donald Trump indicated that Canada could face significant tariffs unless it refrains from advancing any agreement with China. The comments mark another sharp turn in a long-running dispute over trade and security that has cast a…
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Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs After Davos Fallout
Overview: A New Tariff Warning Emanates from Davos Fallout In the wake of high-stakes chatter at Davos and ongoing international tensions, President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning to Canada: cooperate with China or face steep tariffs. The comment, delivered amid a flurry of post-Davos diplomacy and public exchanges with Canadian leaders, underscores how trade…
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Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs Amid Davos Fallout and Barking Exchanges
Trump escalates trade rhetoric after Davos gathering In a sharp escalation of his hawkish trade posture, President Donald Trump warned Canada that it could face steep tariffs if Ottawa negotiates or advances a deal with China. The remarks arrive in the wake of the World Economic Forum’s Davos gathering and follow a flurry of public…
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Trump’s ‘New Normal’ Leaves Australia Marooned: A Global Realignment
Introduction: A Global Realignment Under Trump’s New Normal As world leaders gathered at Davos, a familiar tension resurfaced: Donald Trump’s unmistakable “new normal” in international relations. The consequence, for Australia and several other allies, is a sense of strategic disorientation as Washington recalibrates its positions on trade, security, and climate. The Davos whispers—part diplomacy, part…
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Pakistan-Azerbaijan Trade Ties: LCCI Leads Next Phase of Economic Cooperation
Pakistan and Azerbaijan: A renewed push for bilateral trade The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is positioning itself at the forefront of a renewed push to strengthen economic and trade ties between Pakistan and Azerbaijan. In a recent meeting in Lahore, Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, President of the LCCI, held discussions with Samir…
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Trump at Davos: Mixed Rhetoric and Results at the World Economic Forum
Overview: Trump’s Davos Stop Lights Up the World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum in Davos often unfolds as a stage for long-term economic debates and policy signals. This year, U.S. President Donald Trump seized the spotlight with a whirlwind visit that drew global attention to both his rhetoric and the tangible outcomes his administration…