Trump tariffs in focus ahead of key US court decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Countries across the globe, including Malaysia, await the US Supreme Court ruling later today on the reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump.
Trump's pick as Vietnam envoy sets sights on trade gap as Hanoi's surplus with US tops China's
HANOI: The Trump administration plans to replace the US ambassador to Vietnam with a nominee set on addressing "imbalanced" trade relations, as Hanoi's goods trade surplus with Washington surpassed China's in recent quarters while it was locked in unresolved tariff negotiations with Washington.
Trump vows 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries "doing business" with Iran, ratcheting up pressure on the government in Tehran that has been rocked by widespread protests.
Taiwan says reached 'general consensus' with US on trade deal
Taiwan has reached a "general consensus" with the United States on a trade deal, the democratic island's negotiators said Tuesday (Jan 13), after months of talks.
Thai exporters brace for US Supreme Court tariff ruling
BANGKOK: Thailand's exporters are closely watching a US Supreme Court ruling due on Wednesday (Jan 14) on President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariff" policy, with officials warning the decision could become a turning point for global trade conditions and Thailand's 2026 outlook.
Trump says nations doing business with Iran face 25% tariff on US trade
WASHINGTON (Reuters): US President Donald Trump said on Monday (Jan 12) any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the United States, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years.
Thai exports face double threat in 2026 as US tightens grip on ‘circumvention’ and strategic goods
BANGKOK: Economic analysts warn that a 40 per cent 'circumvention' tax and new strategic levies on machinery could derail Thailand's recent export growth to the United States.
Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
NEW DELHI: The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi does not meet Washington's demand to curb purchases of Russian oil, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, escalating pressure on the South Asian country as trade talks remain inconclusive.
Little joy for local furniture players
PETALING JAYA: The decision by the United States to delay higher tariffs on selected furniture products offers limited relief to Malaysian manufacturers amid rising domestic costs and weak demand in the United States, say industry players.
US issues preliminary anti-dumping tariff ruling on South Korean chemical material
SEOUL: The US Department of Commerce has reached a preliminary decision to impose up to 65.72 per cent anti-dumping tariffs on certain chemical materials from South Korea, Seoul's industry ministry said Friday, Yonhap News Agency reported.
