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Asia shrugs off Trump’s new tariff threat, as governments hope they can get a deal before August 1
Asian markets largely shrugged off Trump’s latest announcement of tariff rates on some of its trading partners, as the U.S.
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Asia's Economic Titans Negotiate Trump's Tariff Surge
Japan and South Korea seek to negotiate with the U.S. on upcoming tariffs imposed by President Trump, affecting global trade ...
Asia Stuck in Trump’s Tariff Sights as Deadline Shifts to Aug. 1
Asia’s export-dependent economies received more time but little reprieve, as US President Donald Trump shifted his tariff ...
South Korea trade minister may seek extension to tariff freeze in US talks
South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said on Friday that he might request an extension of the freeze on U.S. tariffs that ...
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Escalating Tariffs: Asia's Struggle for Trade Concessions with the U.S.
Japan and South Korea engage in last-minute negotiations with the U.S. over increasing tariffs set by President Trump. Asian ...
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South Korea’s Lee Upsets Ties With America by Pursuing ‘Pragmatic’ Policy Playing Washington Against Beijing
Secretary Rubio cancels a visit to Seoul after Communist China’s party boss is invited to South Korea. Mr. Kirk, based in ...
Looking Beyond the U.S. for Trade, Canada Begins Shipping Natural Gas to Asia
A tanker is headed to South Korea with a first shipment of liquefied natural gas from Canada, which hopes to reduce its ...
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South Korea’s president hopes Pope Leo XIV will visit North to boost peace efforts
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung said Monday he hopes that Pope Leo XIV will visit North Korea as a gesture of peace on the Korean Peninsula, the Yonhap News agency reported.