- March 6th, 2025
Trump Administration’s Subtle Yet Symbolic Shift in Taiwan Policy Raises Geopolitical Stakes In a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific, the U.S. State Department has removed the phrase “We do not support Taiwan independence”...
U.S. President Donald Trump made good on his promise to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating trade tensions with key global partners. The decision, unveiled just a day earlier aboard Air Force One while Trump was...
Beijing Announces Immediate Countermeasures Following Trump's New Tariff Hike China's Ministry of Finance announced a sweeping set of tariffs on key US exports on Tuesday in swift retaliation to the 10 per cent tariff imposed on Chinese goods by US...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced over the weekend the imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The move, aimed at bolstering American manufacturing and addressing the rising threat of illegal drugs like fentanyl, marks a sharp shift...
Southeast Asia's role as a collective middle-power bloc has never been more critical. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto underscored this reality during a recent media conference with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Langkawi. “Only via unity among the ASEAN countries,...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today imposing significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The decision, aimed at addressing economic and national security concerns, has ignited widespread debate over its potential to spark inflation, disrupt trade,...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House, former officials from his administration are cautioning the European Union (EU) to expect aggressive trade policies, including significant tariffs and a departure from traditional EU-U.S. negotiation channels. These...
Vietnam's northern Bac Ninh province, a factory owned by IBE Electronics stands as a testament to the shifting dynamics of global manufacturing. Counting major players like U.S.-based electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla among its clients, the company has become a...
Beijing Calls for Diplomatic Intervention in Brussels Amid New EU Tariffs on Subsidized Chinese EVs The Chinese government has formally objected to the European Union’s (EU) decision to impose stringent duties on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). These duties, ranging from...