Trade war

China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks

The US and China have agreed to discuss a reciprocal tariff cut on US$30 billion (S$38 billion) worth of goods.

Details on US, China trade talks to come on Sept 28, says Greer

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Sept 24 but there was little sign of a breakthrough on a host of sensitive issues.

News analysis

No seat, no cards at the table: Europe fears being the loser in Trump-Xi deal-making

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump speak during a state dinner at the White House in Washington DC., US, on Sept 24.

Singapore joins over 50 US trade partners for webinar on forced labour prohibitions

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the US shared its perspective on the design and enforcement of forced labour import prohibitions.

Carney pushes idea of making Canada ‘associate member’ of EU: Report

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney wants closer links with the European Union, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sept 13.

NFL's Buffalo Bills to present Canadian and US anthems at season opener

US to ban Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports as trade war sizzles

The import bans, which go into effect on Sept 29, came after Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect after midnight on Sept 9.

Carney touts Canada ‘pivot’ away from US as Trump levels new threat

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said reducing economic ties with the United States would come at a cost but the benefits were clear.

‘Fighting for our life’: Canadian businesses reel from US tariff shock

Rain and US President Donald Trump’s trade war have combined to threaten Canada’s honey industry.

Trump says Canada’s Bombardier cannot sell in US unless it builds there

About half of the fleet of 5,100 aircraft operated by customers of Canadian business jet maker Bombardier is located in the US.

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