US Trade War
Officials look to revive confidence in world’s second-largest economy, which has been beset by persistent property sector woes.
Updated 17 Mar, 2025 02:48pm
As in the past, the US under Trump is underestimating the power of nationalism across the world.
Updated 17 Mar, 2025 08:51am
Pakistan’s largest trading partners — Beijing and Washington — continue to walk on diverging paths.
Updated 10 Mar, 2025 10:14am
Signs executive order to create task force for 2026 event.
Updated 09 Mar, 2025 01:07pm
Even as Washington seeks to help domestic steel producers, experts warn targeting the metals harms various other industries.
Updated 09 Mar, 2025 10:08am
Criticises India’s 100pc tariff on American automobiles; vows "reciprocal" levies.
Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:32am
Embassy says, "If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end."
Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:07pm
Proclaims US "will be woke no longer"; makes 13-year-old cancer survivor Secret Service agent.
Published 05 Mar, 2025 11:23am
Beijing files complaint at WTO against US duties.
Updated 05 Mar, 2025 09:41am
China says to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural imports; Trump says Japan, China can't keep depreciating currencies.
Updated 04 Mar, 2025 12:48pm
Minister says Beijing would respond resolutely to unilateral "bullying" practices but hopes US can work together with it.
Published 15 Feb, 2025 03:15pm
Says that US allies were often “worse than our enemies” on trade issues.
Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:24am
Trump pledges tariffs on EU; says that he will soon announce “reciprocal tariffs” to match his government's levies.
Published 10 Feb, 2025 12:36pm
A multipolar world will not so easily bend to Washington’s will with America’s primacy eroding.
Updated 10 Feb, 2025 09:37am
China says to probe Google over anti-monopoly violations.
Updated 04 Feb, 2025 11:58am
Three countries see estimated $2bn worth of manufactured goods crossing the borders daily.
Updated 04 Feb, 2025 12:09pm
Export-reliant stocks, currencies slump on Trump's "America first" move; analyst says Pakistan positioned “to gain from declining commodity prices".
Updated 03 Feb, 2025 03:43pm
Trump’s trade war salvo rocks markets.
Published 03 Feb, 2025 12:34pm
Mexico will reinforce security along its border with the United States to fight drug trafficking; White House not optimistic about talks with Ottawa.
Updated 03 Feb, 2025 09:28pm
Trudeau announces 25pc tariffs, urges Canadians to boycott US products; China vows "countermeasures" but leaves door for "frank dialogue" open.
Updated 02 Feb, 2025 08:02pm
Pakistan will likely have to walk a tightrope, balancing its relations with Washington and Beijing as the US begins its tariff journey.
Updated 27 Jan, 2025 10:15am
To the new US president, Canada seems less like a partner or rival and more like a neighbour whose economic dependence can be exploited.
Published 23 Jan, 2025 10:59am
President spars with Washington bishop; warns Putin of sanctions sans deal to end Ukraine war; hints at high tariffs for China by Feb 1.
Updated 23 Jan, 2025 09:48am
India considering options to counter Trump's tariff threats, according to media report.
Updated 22 Jan, 2025 05:29pm
Vows to support World Health Organisation after US withdrawal.
Published 21 Jan, 2025 02:04pm
Will Trump’s foreign policy be destabilising for the world as is being widely anticipated?
Updated 20 Jan, 2025 08:29am
Biden to be remembered as an “interlude” president between two Trump presidencies despite achievements, says analyst.
Updated 16 Jan, 2025 12:04pm
The president-elect has made some audacious claims.
Updated 15 Jan, 2025 10:10am
Warns Beijing of “China’s non-market policies and practices and industrial overcapacity”.
Published 07 Jan, 2025 11:57am
As Donald Trump’s inauguration nears, countries prepare for potentially tumultuous trade relations amid "promised" US tariffs.
Published 06 Jan, 2025 06:27am
