Trade war

Germany's Merz: Europe must not rush to write off transatlantic ties

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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Market sell-off over Greenland shows Trump’s unpredictable ways can overturn positive 2026 outlook

The US stocks benchmark S&P 500 dropped 2 per cent, erasing its 2026 gains.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent brushes off 'hysteria' over Greenland

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives a statement during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, at the USA House venue, in Davos, Switzerland, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows ‘no going back’ on Greenland

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says US President Donald Trump is forcing changes in Europe that will be “permanent”.

Trump would quickly replace tariffs with other levies after court action, says US Trade Representative Greer

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the US president could turn to different legal authorities to impose similar tariffs worldwide.

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Trump’s Greenland tariff threats: What options do European countries have?

A march protesting President Donald TrumpÕs threats regarding Greenland in the territoryÕs city of Nuuk, Jan. 17, 2026. European Union ambassadors held an emergency meeting on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, regarding TrumpÕs threat of punishing tariffs if he does not get his way over acquiring Greenland, and leaders from across the 27-nation bloc will meet in Brussels later this week. (Juliette Pavy/The New York Times)

China hits 2025 GDP growth target on export boom, but can’t shake domestic chill

China's economy showed remarkable resilience in 2025, helped by smaller-than-expected US tariff hikes and exporters’ diversification efforts.

Electronics and shrimp: Analysts cautious despite India’s export growth to China

A container ship departs from Mundra Port in Mundra, India, on Nov 5, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

South Korea says US chip tariff to have limited immediate impact

US President Donald Trump on Jan 14 signed a proclamation to address national security concerns related to semiconductor imports.

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China’s slowdown set to deepen as pivot to consumption stalls

China is set to release data on Jan 19 showing that a historic contraction in investment and faltering consumption are offsetting the momentum given by the export boom.

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