Thai business group urges action from government amid ‘panic’ over US trade policy
By Reuters and published by CNA THE Thai Chamber of Commerce on Thursday (March 6) urged action from the government over US trade policy uncertainty and proposed it creates a “war room” to head off any threat of tariffs by the Trump administration. The chamber said its panic over US trade policy was justified […]
Read MoreTrump unveils ‘reciprocal tariffs’ plan targeting friends and foes
By AFP and published by CNA Washington – US President Donald Trump inked plans on Thursday (Feb. 13) for sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” that could hit both allies and competitors, in a dramatic escalation of an international trade war that economists warn could fuel inflation at home. Since taking office, Trump has announced a broad […]
Read MoreChina’s tariffs slam door shut on Australian wine’s biggest export market
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Hong Kong: Australia’s winemakers are scrambling to find new buyers around the world after China imposed hefty tariffs on the industry, effectively cutting it off from its most important export market. Beijing’s decision last week to impose tariffs of up to 212% on Australian wine imports has endangered business with […]
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