Trade war

China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

The investigation into excess industrial capacity and forced labour was announced by the US on March 11.

US Treasury chief to meet Chinese vice-premier in France ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on X the pair would meet to continue the US-China trade and economic dialogue.

Japan asked US not to disadvantage Tokyo under new tariff rules

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to visit the United States on March 19.

US appeals court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits

Shipping containers are stacked up at the port of Oakland, in the US state of California.

News analysis

Beyond the numbers: Will China and India capitalise on US tariff twist?

A cargo ship full of shipping containers is seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions escalate over US tariffs.

Trump’s 10 per cent global levy takes effect as US rebuilds tariff wall

US officials have urged trading partners to uphold deals they have negotiated with the US over the last year.

News analysis

S’pore retains lowest-tariff edge in Asia even as US court ruling narrows the gap

Trade-oriented economies like Singapore will be supported by any pickup in trade activity on lower tariffs.

Trump furious after Supreme Court upends his global tariffs, imposes new 10% levy

U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Solicitor General D. John Sauer, speaks during a press briefing at the White House, following the Supreme Court's ruling that Trump had exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 20, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

The US trade statutes Trump will use to keep imposing tariffs: A look at sections 122, 232 and 301

The trade statues US President Donald Trump used to impose – or threaten – tariffs could be subjected to a legal challenge.

What’s next after US Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs?

US President Donald Trump taking questions from reporters after a ruling by the Supreme Court on Feb 20, 2026.

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