After Carney Meeting, Canada’s Premiers Agree on Trump and Tariffs, Differ on Next Steps
A three-day meeting in response to President Trump’s looming tariff threat underscored differences between the leaders of Canada’s provinces and territories.
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Investment Fund Seals Trade Deal for Japan and Expands Trump’s Influence
President Trump will get to decide where to invest Japanese money and the United States will keep 90 percent of the profits, the White House said.
Trump’s Tariffs Are the Highest in a Century. But After His Threats, They Seem Like a Relief.
The president imposed tariffs on Japan, one of America’s closest allies, that would have been alarming just months ago. And markets went up.
Canada Won’t Accept a Trade Deal With the U.S. at ‘Any Cost’
Prime Minister Mark Carney, after a meeting with Canada’s political leaders, downplayed the chances of success in talks aimed at reaching a trade deal with President Trump.
Trump Administration Keeps 19 Percent Tariff on Indonesia in Trade Deal
The administration provided some insight into the terms that were agreed upon between Indonesia and the United States, hinting at how other vague and hastily negotiated deals may turn out.
Philippines’ Leader Meets With Trump to Clinch Trade Deal
President Trump announced that he had secured a deal with the country that will leave a 19 percent tariff in place, though no details were immediately available.
As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out
The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year.
How the U.S. and Japan Got Stuck on Cars and Rice
The Trump administration has threatened Japan with 25 percent tariffs. River Akira Davis, our Tokyo correspondent, explains how automobiles and rice have become the two major sticking points in the negotiations.
Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India
In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.
Trump’s Brazil Tariff Threats Rekindle Support for President Lula
Once called the planet’s most popular politician, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil faced long odds in next year’s election. President Trump’s tariffs are changing that.