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ASEAN nations hard hit by Trump’s tariffs
Southeast Asian nations face steep U.S. tariffs, impacting their economies, with Vietnam and Cambodia hit hardest. Negotiations underway.
Category: Trade wars
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Malaysia is actively engaging with U.S. to address tariff hikes impact
To mitigate the impact of tariffs, Malaysia is diversifying its export markets by focusing on high-growth regions and utilizing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) like…
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Malaysia’s 24% reciprocal tariff ranks 3rd lowest in the Asia-Pacific region
Malaysia’s 24% reciprocal tariff ranks 3rd lowest in the Asia-Pacific region, behind Singapore (10%) and the Philippines (17%)
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Market sentiment remains cautious with the upcoming US reciprocal tariff deadline
Sentiment remains cautious due to the upcoming US reciprocal tariff implementation
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Japan and South Korea join hands with China to tackle impact of US tariffs
China, Japan, and South Korea assert joint response to U.S. tariffs, indicating a significant geopolitical cooperation shift.
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The undeniable dominance of China in BRICS
China’s economic dominance in BRICS is undeniable, and if there’s any attempt by Russia for some reason, to try outmaneuver China within the group,…
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Trump’s 25% Auto Tariffs Trigger Global Fury: EU, Mexico, and Canada Face Economic Reckoning
Trump's new 25% auto import tariff threatens global supply chains, prompting backlash from the EU, Mexico, and Canada, risking economic impacts.
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US Tightens Grip on Iran: Sanctions Spark Nuclear Standoff and Threaten Global Oil Chaos!
US sanctions target Iran’s oil buyers, aiming for a nuclear deal. Success is uncertain, but OPEC+ production may offset disruptions, escalating tensions with Tehran
BRICS
Will Trump’s new Rome lead to the creation of a new Western trade-security union?
Dismantling Global Institutions – The WTO, UN, and even NATO (in its current form) are obstacles to U.S. supremacy. Weakening them allows the U.S.…
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Mercedes-Benz Calls for US-EU Car Tariff Cuts as Trump Signals New Duties
Mercedes-Benz urges US and EU to drop car tariffs as Trump threatens new duties, aiming to avert trade war impacts on automakers.
BRICS
Trump wants a weaker WTO and the UN. What will happen if he succeeds?
The article discusses Trump's potential impact on global institutions like the WTO and UN, examining his approach to U.S. dominance and the rise of…
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Are we heading toward full U.S. dominance, or will there be more competing blocs?
The risk of World War III rises from divided pro- and anti-U.S. blocs, with key scenarios including Taiwan, Russia-NATO tensions, and economic conflicts.
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Tariff tensions and stock market turmoil: risks rising
Heightened uncertainty around U.S. economic policies has led to one of the worst starts on record for U.S. stocks under a new president—despite the…
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Trump 2.0: A Silver Lining for Asian Markets?
Rakuten Trade anticipates another volatile year for foreign fund movements, largely dictated by the extent of Trump’s policy decisions.
Economy and Business
Asian Markets Struggle Amid Trade War Concerns Despite US Inflation Relief
Asian markets saw mixed movement as investors balanced relief from lower-than-expected US inflation data with ongoing concerns over President Donald Trump’s trade policies. While…
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EU Responds to U.S. Tariffs with €26 Billion Countermeasures
The EU’s countermeasures will roll out in two phases, beginning April 1 and reaching full implementation by April 13