Keywords: Trade Negotiations


WTO talks stall as U.S.-India divide over e-commerce duties persists

Negotiations at the World Trade Organization have reached a critical impasse as ministers enter the final day of discussions without a clear agreement on key reform issues, particularly the future of digital trade rules. Talks are taking place during a high-level ministerial meeting in Yaounde, where......

Global stocks surge amid U.S.-China trade deal progress and Fed rate cut expectations

Global stock markets rallied on Monday as investors celebrated a breakthrough in U.S.-China trade negotiations and growing expectations for another Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The optimism propelled major indices to record highs, signaling a renewed appetite for risk among investors worldwide. Asian......

Japan and US finalize tariff deal to lower auto import duties by end of September

Japan and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a trade deal to reduce tariffs on Japanese automobile imports. The agreement, which aims to lower duties from the current 27.5% to 15%, is expected to take effect by the end of September, pending the issuance of an executive order by the US president. Final......

US and China extend tariff truce, averting trade escalation

The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce for an additional 90 days, preventing a sharp rise in duties that risked further straining trade relations between the two economic superpowers. US President Donald Trump announced the decision on Monday, revealing an executive order......

Canada Drops Digital Tax to Restart Trade Talks With Trump

Canada has decided to withdraw its digital services tax in an effort to revive trade negotiations with the United States, following a halt initiated by President Donald Trump in response to the proposed levy. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sunday that he and Trump have reached an agreement......

India optimistic about trade deal with US as tariff deadline looms

India is optimistic about finalizing a trade agreement with the United States before the 9 July deadline for the suspension of reciprocal tariffs, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has stated. The announcement comes amid high-stakes negotiations aimed at resolving trade tensions between the two nations. Progress......

Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum to 50 amid Growing Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has significantly increased tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them to 50%. This move, announced in a presidential order effective from 12:01 a.m. local time on Tuesday, is presented as a measure to protect national security. According to the White House, although......

EU and US Seek Urgent Trade Deal as Trump Delays Tariffs

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that she had a productive phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, leading to a temporary postponement of proposed tariffs on EU imports. Trump had recently threatened a 50% tariff on all goods coming from the European......

U.S. seeks tariff talks with China amid escalating trade tensions

The United States has proactively approached China regarding discussions over President Donald Trump's significant 145% tariffs, according to a recent post from a social media account linked to Chinese state media. This development may indicate Beijing's willingness to consider negotiations. The......