Category: International Trade and World Market

As Trump Tariffs Canada, Carney Turns to Asia for Trade

Mark Carney is pitching Canada as a predictable and responsible alternative to the United States.
Trapped Between U.S. and China, South Korea Feels Trade War’s Pressure

A preliminary tariff deal with President Trump called for a large investment in the United States, while China has warned Seoul not to side with Washington.
Step by Step, How China Seized Control of Critical Minerals

China’s far-reaching rules already affect manufacturers of semiconductors, cars and many other products. They will soon become much broader.
Hopes of a China Trade Deal Lift Global Markets

Investors sent major global indexes higher on optimism that President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, could reach a wider agreement this week.
Saudi Arabia, Rich With Oil, Wants to Be Known as the A.I. Exporter

The kingdom is pouring money into data centers and working with U.S. and Chinese tech giants, landing its A.I. ambitions in the middle of a geopolitical tussle for tech power.
Japan Deals With the Price of Playing to Trump: $550 Billion

A new prime minister must decide whether to maintain the previous administration’s deferential negotiating strategy that secured a contentious trade deal.
Chinese and U.S. Officials Reach Framework of a Trade Deal

Negotiators announced on Sunday they have preliminarily agreed on several issues ahead of an expected meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping this week.
Trump Opens Trip With Trade Deals in Southeast Asia

The U.S. announced agreements on Sunday with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, securing support for its efforts to pressure China on trade and critical minerals.
The ‘Sleeper Issue’ at the Heart of Trump’s Trade War

Concern is increasing throughout Southeast Asia as U.S. officials, intent on slowing China, have yet to say how they will define the origin country of imports.
Trump to Investigate Whether China Abided by 2020 Trade Deal

The administration announced its trade investigation on Friday, ahead of a summit between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
Companies Have Shielded Buyers From Tariffs. But Not for Long.

Cars, toys and tea are among products set to get more expensive as tariffs weigh on corporate profits.
Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada

The president said his move, which again throws relations with one of the United States’ closest trading partners into turmoil, was motivated by an advertisement he deemed fraudulent.