Trump threatens new tariffs on European Union and Apple, reigniting trade fears
World 18:11 25/05/2025U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to ratchet up his trade war again, pushing for a 50% tariff on European Union goods starting June 1 and warning Apple he may slap a 25% levy on all imported iPhones bought by U.S. consumers.
Vietnam, US make positive progress in reciprocal trade negotiations
Economy 13:05 23/05/2025The second round of negotiations between Vietnam and the United States on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C. concluded on Thursday with encouraging progress, according to Vietnam's Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Vietnam, US enter second round of reciprocal trade negotiations
Vietnam News 17:46 20/05/2025Vietnam and the United States are holding the second round of negotiations on a bilateral reciprocal trade agreement in Washington, D.C. from Monday to Thursday.
Vietnam, US make initial progress in reciprocal tariff talks at ministerial meeting in Jeju
Economy 11:46 17/05/2025Vietnam and the United States have made initial progress in negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement against the backdrop of an impending U.S. tariff of 46 percent on imports from the Southeast Asian nation, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Saturday.
APEC warns of stalling trade due to tariffs as China, US officials meet
World 18:40 15/05/2025SEOGWIPO, South Korea - The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping warned on Thursday that exports from a region that accounts for around half of world trade will slow sharply this year, and barely grow at all, in the wake of U.S. tariff announcements.
Walmart calls, but India's garment worker woes blunt tariff edge
World 18:45 09/05/2025In a garment hub in south India, R.K. Sivasubramaniam is fielding requests from Walmart and Costco who want to sidestep higher U.S. tariffs faced by rival Asian suppliers, Bangladesh and China. But rows of idle sewing lines at his factory lay bare his biggest challenge.
Fed sees rising risks to economy as it leaves rates unchanged
World 18:34 08/05/2025The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but said the risks of higher inflation and unemployment had risen, further clouding the U.S. economic outlook as its policymakers grapple with the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Canada 'never for sale', Carney tells Trump
World 11:17 07/05/2025Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion to make Canada the 51st US state, declaring that the country is "not for sale" during their meeting at the White House amid tensions over tariffs and sovereignty.
Vietnam to begin negotiations with US on countervailing tariffs on May 7: PM
Economy 17:17 05/05/2025Vietnam is among the first countries the U.S. has agreed to hold countervailing tariff negotiations with, and their first negotiation session will take place on Wednesday, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced at the ninth session of the 15th National Assembly, which opened in Hanoi on Monday.
Vietnam PM says still aiming for growth target despite U.S. tariffs
Economy 15:11 05/05/2025Vietnam faces more challenges than opportunities because of U.S. tariffs but will still aim to meet its target of at least 8% growth this year, the Prime Minister said on Monday, ahead of the start of trade talks with Washington later this week.
US solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
World 17:56 04/05/2025Massive planned US duties on solar panels made in Southeast Asia could be a chance for the region to ramp up its own long-stalled energy transition, experts say.
