US doubles tariffs on steel and aluminium as Trump's trade wars ramp up – The Journal

US doubles tariffs on steel and aluminium as Trump’s trade wars ramp up  The Journal Trump tariffs live updates: Steel and aluminium tariffs take effect but UK temporarily spared from 50% levy  BBC Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Increases Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum  The White House (.gov) Trump calls China’s Xi tough, ‘hard to … Read more

Macron & Europe: SE Asia’s Missed Opportunity

The New Calculus of Investment: europe’s Asian Pivot and the Rise of Strategic Autonomy Recent diplomatic and commercial initiatives by European leaders in southeast Asia, notably French President Macron’s engagements in Vietnam and Singapore, signal a basic shift in global economic strategy. This isn’t simply a charm offensive; it represents a calculated effort to secure … Read more

China’s Xi Says There Are No Winners in a Trade War as He Visits Southeast Asia

Hanoi. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that no one wins in a trade war as he began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on Monday, positioning China as a stabilizing force in contrast to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff actions. While Trump has paused some tariffs, he has kept in place 145 percent duties on Chinese … Read more

Indonesian Auto Parts Industry Urges Reciprocal Tariffs on US

Jakarta. The Indonesian Association of Motor and Auto Parts Industries (GIAMM) has urged the government to consider imposing reciprocal tariffs on the United States following Washington’s recent decision to raise import duties on products from several countries, including Indonesia. “If they impose high tariffs, we need to respond in kind. Tariff for tariff. However, the … Read more

Burnt allies: Japan, S Korea toe cautious line after Trump tariffs

Two months into US President Donald Trump’s second term, the liberal international order is on life support. Alliances and multilateral institutions are now seen by the United States as burdens. Europe and NATO are framed as bad business, “ripping off” the US. On his so-called “Liberation Day”, Trump also imposed 20% tariffs on all European … Read more