Trade war

Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones

Chinese company DJI has captured more than two-thirds of the global drone market in recent years.

US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasion

The US report released on Aug 13 pointed to “more than 40 countries associated with elevated illegal transshipment risk”.

Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips

The proclamation is aimed at supporting domestic chip and solar supply chains needed to compete with Beijing on artificial intelligence and energy.

Faced with a teleprompter glitch, Canada’s Carney mocks Trump

Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney’s teleprompter malfunctioned in the middle of a news conference on housing policy.

How are middle powers and small states surviving in this brave new world?

US President Donald Trump participates in a friendship walk through Zhongnanhai Garden with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

Trump’s latest tariff salvos land at the worst possible moment

Asia disputes forced labour claims used to justify latest US tariffs

Countries hit with the higher US tariff rate rejected Washington’s claims that forced labour exists in their supply chains.

US imposes new tariffs: How Trump plans to maintain his tariff wall

Washington is set to impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns, replacing an expiring global duty introduced earlier in 2026.

US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour concerns

The levies, which take effect on July 24, range from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent and impact major economies like China, India and the European Union.

Second China Shock? Wait till you see Version 3.0

Many countries are struggling to cope with China’s prowess in manufacturing. Now, it is poised to become a significant player in the services sector.

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