WTO Members Signal Progress on Draft E-Commerce Deal:
About half of the World Trade Organization’s members reached a preliminary deal on e-commerce that would ...
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WTO members reach digital trade deal to ban tariffs on data: TOKYO -- World Trade Organization members negotiating rules on e-commerce agreed Friday to ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Trump tariffs will send global trade into reverse this year, warns WTO: World Trade Organization says trade between US and China is expected to plunge by 81% in ...
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Key Facts: WTO Warns of Global Trade Decline Due to Trump Tariffs
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- The WTO forecasts a 0.2% decline in international trade this year due to Donald Trump's tariffs, reversing an earlier expected growth of 2.7%.
- Concerns rise over the decoupling of the US and China, with trade between the two nations projected to drop by 81-91%.
- Increased trade policy uncertainty and potential reinstatement of higher tariffs could further hinder global trade growth.
- The WTO and financial institutions highlight that these factors could significantly slow down global economic growth.
CBS News Apr 24
Image from the original article. Source: China says there are no negotiations with the Trump administration over tariffs: China has denied President Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in ...
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Key Facts: Conflicting US-China Trade Talks Heighten Uncertainty
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- President Trump claims that trade discussions with China are ongoing, while Beijing denies this assertion.
- China has exempted some US imports from high tariffs and is considering further exemptions, as Trump discusses many upcoming agreements.
- Discussions at the IMF meetings highlight the need to mitigate risks posed by tariffs and address global growth concerns.
- Despite uncertainties, there are signs of de-escalation in the trade conflict between the US and China.
"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.
Columbus board game company sues Trump administration over 'existential threat' of tariffs
dispatch.com/story/news/2025/04/25/rookie-mage-games-joins-lawsuit-against-trump-over-tariffs/83277624007/
WTO slashes 2025 trade growth forecast, warns of deeper slump: The World Trade Organization sharply cut its forecast for global merchandise trade from solid ...
reuters.com/markets/wto-slashes-2025-trade-growth-forecast-warns-deeper-slump-2025-04-16/
WTO sounds alarm on trade risks as 2025 outlook weakens, and other international trade stories to know this month
weforum.org/stories/2025/04/global-trade-decline-2025-international-trade-stories-this-month/
Donald Trump’s Great Tariff Shock: Japan and ASEAN have an obligation to protect the free trade system.
thediplomat.com/2025/04/donald-trumps-great-tariff-shock/
South Korea’s Economy Shrinks Before Full Force of Trump's Tariffs: South Korea’s economy contracted in the first quarter, underscoring the fragile state of ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/south-korea-s-economy-shrinks-as-political-turmoil-dents-demand
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Trump’s Tariff Chaos Could Reverse 80 Years of Economic Progress | by Anne O. Krueger - Project Syndicate
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USA vs. EU and other trade wars: winners and losers: The trade conflict between the USA and the EU is not a new phenomenon. Over the years ...
de.euronews.com/business/2025/04/23/gewinner-und-verlierer-das-langjahrige-handelsgefecht-zwischen-den-usa-und-der-eu
Winners and losers: The long game of US-EU trade conflicts: The current trade war between the US and the EU is nothing new. Five major disputes have pitted the ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/23/winners-and-losers-the-long-game-of-us-eu-trade-conflicts
‘Put your economic house in order’: Projections for global growth are expected to be revised downward this week but the world economy is not headed for recession ...
nationnews.com/2025/04/22/put-your-economic-house-in-order/
WTO Slashes Global Trade Outlook On Trump Tariff Disruptions: The World Trade Organization (WTO) has slashed its forecast for merchandise trade this year as ...
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Trump Tariffs: Global Central Bankers Face the Chaos of a Trade War: I’m Craig Stirling, a senior economics editor. Today we’re looking at the outlook for ...
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Japan PM says substance, not speed, is important in tariff talks - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Monday that substance ...
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Donald Trump's tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO: The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.
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Image from the original article. Source: US exempts smartphones, computers from global tariffs: The United States has excluded certain electronics like smartphones and computers from President Donald ...
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Key Facts: US Excludes Electronics from High Tariffs
Apr 12 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: channelnewsasia.com
- The Trump administration has granted tariff exemptions for smartphones and computers imported from China.
- These exemptions protect various electronic products from steep duties up to 145 percent.
- Semiconductors are also excluded from standard tariffs and additional levies on Chinese goods.
- This decision provides significant relief for major US technology companies like Apple and Dell.
WTO warns Trump tariffs could shrink trade, further strain in Indo-Bangla ties, US-Iran nuclear talks move ahead – The world this week
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/wto-warns-trump-tariffs-could-shrink-world-trade-the-world-this-week-9953044/
Tariff war: Has the peak been reached soon, or will it continue to escalate?: Donald Trump's tariff war against China is causing massive disruption to the ...
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Paid articlePaywallCOP30 President Expects China to Set ‘Ambitious’ Climate Targets: After a week of meetings in Beijing, the man running global climate negotiations this year says ...
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A rapid unraveling: Global economic leaders echo Trump on trade imbalances: The era of America as the world's biggest customer looks like it might be over.
axios.com/2025/04/18/wto-imf-free-trade-trump
Trump says '100%' confident of US trade deal with EU : Ahead of talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the US president told reporters "of course ...
dw.com/en/trump-says-100-confident-of-us-trade-deal-with-eu/live-72269083
Duties on steel, aluminium not safeguard measures: US tells India at WTO: India previously sought WTO consultations on US metal tariffs. The US responded ...
business-standard.com/india-news/duties-on-steel-aluminium-not-safeguard-measures-us-tells-india-at-wto-125041800327_1.html
Trump tariffs and future of globalisation: America’s decline in innovation, increasing trade deficit, fractured value chains, and manufacturing dip cannot be ...
financialexpress.com/opinion/trump-tariffs-and-future-of-globalisation/3813324/
Fears of the economy tanking are now higher than they were at the height of the Covid pandemic
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/economy-fears-covid-trump-tariff-b2735417.html
Daily Sabah Apr 17
Unease builds over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan talks: Unease and confusion over Donald Trump's tariff blitz persisted on Thursday after the ...
dailysabah.com/business/economy/unease-builds-over-trump-tariffs-despite-progress-in-japan-talks
Shang-Jin Wei surveys the country's options and offers recommendations for weathering the hit to exports in the near term.
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Tariff war: Trade will collapse by up to 80 percent: WTO warns of decline in global trade due to US tariffs, but tariff dispute between the US and China could ...
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Trump Tariffs Force Hiring Freezes, Expensive Production In US Businesses: Companies are putting hiring and investment plans on hold while they figure out how to ...
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Image from the original article. Source: No talks without respect: China unmoved by Trump's 245 pc tariff threats: China files a new complaint against the US at the WTO, accusing Washington of ...
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Key Facts: Trade War: Who Holds the Advantage?
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- President Trump hinted at a potential trade agreement with China, despite tariffs rising to 245%.
- Experts believe Xi Jinping may have more time and leverage than Trump, possibly prolonging the conflict.
- China is seeking diplomatic ties with other nations to strengthen its position while the US negotiates with the EU.
- The unpredictability of Trump's policies could harm global business sentiment and lead US allies to become less dependent.
"Xi can make life difficult for some American tech companies and for farmers in the Midwest, but the damage to China by the US could be much worse."— Andrew Collier, a senior fellow at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at the Harvard Kennedy School, discussing the implications of the trade war.
WTO forecasts 6% bump in Chinese exports to Europe in 2025 : With the Chinese and US economies decoupling, WTO forecasts anticipate a diversion of Chinese ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/04/16/wto-forecasts-6-bump-in-chinese-exports-to-europe-in-2025
China Shakes Up Trade Team as U.S. Tariffs Hit 245%, Names Legal Strategist Li Chenggang
riotimesonline.com/china-shakes-up-trade-team-as-u-s-tariffs-hit-245-names-legal-strategist-li-chenggang/
The U.S.-China decoupling arrives: The sudden divorce of the two economies might mean profound pain for American workers.
axios.com/2025/04/16/trump-tariffs-china-bilateral-trade
WTO chief says ‘very concerned’ as tariffs cut into global trade: GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) - Global trade is expected to plummet this year in the wake of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2025/04/16/wto-chief-says-concerned-tariffs-cut-global-trade/
World trade collapses massively due to tariffs: Instead of growing by 2.7 percent, the global volume of goods is falling by 0.2 percent. According to the WTO ...
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Paid articlePaywall Donald Trump is now badly wounded. Europe and the UK can seize an advantage: It’s time to fashion a new global trade order without the US
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Trump brings trade to its knees: WTO expects shrinking world trade: The tariffs are slowing down international trade. This particularly affects North America ...
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WTO Sees Fall in Trade Flows, Warns Against Spreading Conflict: Declines in trade flows of this size were relatively rare, and usually associated with a major ...
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Paid articlePaywall China picks new top trade negotiator amid U.S. tariff fight: BEIJING (Reuters) -- China appointed as its new trade negotiator on Wednesday a former ...
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China freezes Boeing jet sales in trade tit-for-tat with Trump: Report: China has ordered its airlines to ditch jet deliveries from Boeing following days of ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/5250141-china-freezes-boeing-jet-sales-in-trade-tit-for-tat-with-trump-report/
EU Expects Most Of Trump's Tariffs to Stay as Talks Make Little Progress: The European Union and US made scant progress bridging trade differences this week ...
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Trump is 'shredding' credibility with allies while China benefits, former national security advisor John Bolton says
cnbc.com/2025/04/15/trump-shredding-credibility-with-allies-as-china-benefits-john-bolton.html
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US exempts tech imports in tariff step back: The Trump administration has exempted a raft of consumer electronics from its punishing import tariffs—offering ...
philstarlife.com/news-and-views/112350-us-exempts-tech-imports-tariff-step-back
Japan avoids tariff confrontation ahead of crucial U.S. trade talks: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba again ruled out imposing retaliatory measures ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/04/14/economy/japan-tariffs-ishiba/
Daily Sabah Apr 14
Image from the original article. Source: China's exports jump in March ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day': China's exports jumped sharply, by over 12% in March, after factories rushed out shipments ...
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Key Facts: China's Economy Grows 5.4% Amid Trade Tensions
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- China's economy expanded by 5.4% in the first quarter of 2024, driven by strong exports ahead of U.S. tariffs.
- However, analysts predict significant growth slowdown due to tariffs potentially reaching 145%.
- Xi Jinping's Asia trip emphasizes free trade and highlights China's pivot to markets beyond the U.S.
- Despite a 12% rise in exports in March, weak domestic demand and declining real estate investments dampen economic sentiment.
China’s economic foundation is stable, resilient and has great potential. We have the confidence, ability and confidence to cope with external challenges and achieve our established development goals.— Sheng Laiyun, spokesperson for the National Bureau of Statistics, discussing the stability of China's economy.
Trump, the deal maker: India has an opportunity to occupy the space that China will vacate in the US, especially in labour-intensive sectors.
financialexpress.com/opinion/trump-the-deal-maker/3808718/
The world needs fairness, not hegemony: The world needs fairness, not hegemony - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/04/14/the-world-needs-fairness-not-hegemony.html
World Trade Organization: Expected benefits from tariffs unlikely: According to a WTO analysis, protective tariffs hardly achieve the desired economic effects ...
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US exempts tech imports in tariff step back: US exempts tech imports in tariff step back - Regulations - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2025/04/13/us-exempts-tech-imports-in-tariff-step-back.html
Govt to rationalize tariffs on around 350 items: The government is expected to rationalize tariff rates on numerous items next fiscal year to help Bangladesh ...
thedailystar.net/business/economy/news/govt-rationalise-tariffs-around-350-items-3869941
China to WTO head: 'US tariffs will inflict serious harm on developing countries'
wionews.com/world/china-to-wto-head-us-tariffs-will-inflict-serious-harm-on-developing-countries-8955884
EWN Apr 12
China tells WTO head US tariffs will 'inflict serious harm on developing countries': commerce ministry
ewn.co.za/2025/04/12/china-tells-wto-head-us-tariffs-will-inflict-serious-harm-on-developing-countries-commerce-ministry
O’Leary on Trump tariffs: US must train China ‘like a puppy’: “Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary argued during a recent interview that President Trump’s tariffs ...
thehill.com/business/5245550-oleary-trump-tariffs-china-intellectual-property/
Trump and Xi go mano a mano on tariffs — who will back down first? : If the showdown between Xi and Trump persists, it will hurt both countries — one will have ...
thehill.com/opinion/white-house/5244426-china-trade-war-trump/
Three Reasons Why Nothing Will Be the Same: Merryn Talks Money: First a recap of events in the last week or so.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-04-12/three-reasons-why-nothing-will-be-the-same-merryn-talks-money
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Trump tariffs are bad for Texas economy and trade: President Donald Trump backed off on some tariffs, but those remaining put Texas’ economy at risk.
houstonchronicle.com/business/columnists/tomlinson/article/trump-tariffs-texas-economy-trade-20267432.php
US and China exchange barbs over tariffs at the end of a week that shook markets: White House says Trump is waiting for Beijing ‘to make the first move’ for a ...
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As Trump Upends Global Trade, Europe Sees an Opportunity: Ursula von der Leyen is trying to ensure that if the international trading system is remade, the E.U ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/11/world/europe/european-union-trade-tariffs-trump.html
The USA and China are forcing the world into a risky tariff duel - | The price could be global
boerse-online.de/nachrichten/aktien/us-und-china-zwingen-die-welt-in-ein-riskantes-zoll-duell-der-preis-koennte-global-sein-20378354.html
Switzerland concludes free-trade deal with Malaysia: Together with the other EFTA states, Switzerland has concluded an agreement with Malaysia.
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/switzerland-concludes-free-trade-agreement-with-malaysia/89148392
Xi Jinping slams ‘unilateral bullying’, China files fresh WTO complaint while raising tariffs
wionews.com/videos/xi-jinping-slams-unilateral-bullying-china-files-fresh-wto-complaint-while-raising-tariffs-8951125
China raises stakes in Trump’s tariffs ‘game’ with 125% levy on US goods: Beijing to challenge US tariffs before the WTO, saying Trump administration to blame ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/11/china-retaliates-by-raising-tariffs-on-us-goods-to-125-percent
China hits back, raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125% : China’s Commerce Ministry said it would file another lawsuit with the World Trade Organization against ...
pennlive.com/business/2025/04/china-hits-back-raising-tariffs-on-us-goods-to-125.html
The ‘China Shock’ Offers a Lesson. It Isn’t the One Trump Has Learned.: Economists say the U.S. manufacturing decline in recent decades was not mainly about free ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/11/business/economy/tariffs-trump-china-shock.html
Image from the original article. Source: China retaliates with 125% tariffs against US imports: China raises its tariffs to 125% on US imports in response to Trump's 145% levies ...
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Key Facts: Trump: A Second Term of Turmoil and Uncertainty
Apr 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Donald Trump has moved swiftly on his far-reaching agenda in his second term, frequently changing strategy and messaging.
- This rapid approach has led to confusion regarding his decisions, particularly related to immigration and trade agreements.
- Concerns over future tariffs and their economic impact have caused anxiety among both investors and consumers.
- Trump is attempting to tackle multiple complex political issues simultaneously, challenging the public's ability to keep up with developments.
The challenge that Trump has is that he’s trying to solve so many important issues all at once, and a lot of them are very difficult.— John McLaughlin, a Trump pollster, discussing the challenges of Trump's second term.
EWN Apr 11
Ramaphosa urges WTO to loosen grip on policies, says trade rules shouldn’t work against developing countries
ewn.co.za/2025/04/11/ramaphosa-urges-wto-to-loosen-grip-on-policies-says-trade-rules-shouldn-t-work-against-developing-countries
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