US imposes 25% tariff on some imports from Brazil Published 16 Jul, 2026 10:40am The US plans to impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act
An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talks Published 13 Jul, 2026 07:30pm New Delhi delays a US trade agreement, prioritizing favorable terms over quick concessions, backed by a robust economy and diverse trade ties
India says 'very close' to trade deal with US Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:19pm New Delhi has been pushing for a tariff lower than that imposed on goods from other Asian economies
India hails progress in US trade talks, but no deal yet Published 24 Jun, 2026 06:05pm Says two days of talks with Greer were held in a constructive and forward-looking manner
US, India to tackle trade at G7 but deal not imminent, US officials say Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am WASHINGTON: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will travel to India the week after the G7 leaders summit, a...
Soy futures slump as US-China summit yields no firm farm deals Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am CHICAGO: US soybean futures on Friday fell to their lowest level in more than two weeks after a highly anticipated...
EU wheat extends fall on US-China summit, rain relief Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am PARIS: Euronext wheat extended losses on Friday in step with Chicago as the outcome of a US-China summit triggered...
China stocks slide as Trump-Xi summit offers little to excite investors Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am HONG KONG: China stocks fell on Friday amid a broader market selloff as a two-day summit between US President Donald...
Trump, Xi to weigh tariff cuts on $30 billion of imports in managed trade push Published 13 May, 2026 05:16pm WASHINGTON: The U.S. and China are expected to inch toward a managed trade mechanism for non-sensitive goods this...
IMF, World Bank meetings: Aurangzeb leads strategic talks to boost trade, investment Updated 15 Apr, 2026 08:54am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level meetings...
Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026 Published 13 Apr, 2026 01:57pm Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Monday for the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026....
Aurangzeb departs for World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026 Updated 11 Apr, 2026 03:46pm During his visit, Aurangzeb will represent Pakistan at events organised by the IMF and the World Bank Group
Trump’s trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit Updated 06 Apr, 2026 06:19pm Trump is due to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in May during his first visit to China in eight years
WTO talks stalled going into final day amid US-India e-commerce deadlock Published 29 Mar, 2026 10:21am Trade ministers are working at a WTO meeting in Cameroon to close the gap between the United States and India over extending the e-commerce moratorium due to expire this month
WTO talks eye fresh extension of e-commerce duties moratorium Updated 29 Mar, 2026 04:46am YAOUNDÉ: A moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions could be heading towards a fresh extension after...
On Canada’s tariff frontline, business stalls over US trade deal jitters Published 29 Mar, 2026 03:49am WINDSOR, Ontario: Windsor-based FASTSIGNS, a Canadian company that designs and installs custom business signs and...
US flexes ‘new order’ trade policy as WTO meet kicks off Published 27 Mar, 2026 07:33am YAOUNDÉ: US trade policy is a “corrective response” to the unbalanced rules of the World Trade Organization, US...
US, China economic chiefs to meet in Paris to clear path to Trump-Xi summit Published 15 Mar, 2026 06:15pm The two sides will meet at the Paris headquarters of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
US, Ecuador sign trade deal cutting tariff rates Published 15 Mar, 2026 02:21am QUITO: The United States and Ecuador have agreed to reduce tariff rates between the two nations, officials said, as...
US opens new unfair-trade probes to rebuild Trump’s tariff pressure Published 12 Mar, 2026 10:48am Investigation could lead to new tariffs imposed against China, the European Union, India, Japan, South Korea and Mexico by this summer
Asian FX firm, S Korean shares jump to record high Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies firmed while stock markets were mixed on Thursday, with South Korean equities...
Yen hits two-week low against dollar Published 26 Feb, 2026 04:57am NEW YORK: The Japanese yen reached a two-week low against the US dollar on Wednesday after the Japanese government...
EU ‘expects’ US to honour trade deal as Trump hikes tariffs Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am BRUSSELS: The European Commission called Sunday for Washington to abide by the terms of the trade deal struck last...
US trade chief says no countries have said they will withdraw from tariff deals Published 22 Feb, 2026 09:57pm Trump lifted tariff from 10% to 15% after the Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program
US warns against EU tariff ‘bazooka’ over Greenland Published 21 Jan, 2026 03:43am DAVOS: The US trade envoy on Tuesday warned European nations against using its tariff “bazooka” in response to...
USTR Greer says trade talks with China moving toward agreement for leaders to review Published 26 Oct, 2025 11:00am KUALA LUMPUR: Trade talks between the United States and China were moving towards a point where President Donald...
Rare earths tensions rise as US and China trade barbs Published 17 Oct, 2025 06:28am BEIJING: Chinese state media on Thursday issued a seven-point rebuttal to US calls for Beijing to wind back its rare...
White House defend firing of labor official as critics warn of trust erosion Updated 04 Aug, 2025 07:21am WASHINGTON: Top White House economic advisers on Sunday defended President Donald Trump’s firing of the head of ...
Aurangzeb meets US Secy Commerce Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a productive...
Pakistan says it held productive trade talks in Washington Updated 19 Jul, 2025 12:48am Both sides express satisfaction with progress in enhancing trade, economic ties, Finance ministry says