#International Trade
Trump says likely to start informing countries of US tariffs Friday
United States President Donald Trump said he plans to start sending letters informing trading partners of their tariff rates as soon as Friday,...
World Bank warns of worst global slowdown since 2008
The world economy is heading for its worst year since the 2008 financial crash, the World Bank has predicted, as most major economies...
China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield
China has signalled for more than 15 years that it was looking to weaponise areas of the global supply chain, a strategy modelled...
US pushes countries for best offers by Wednesday as tariff deadline looms
The Trump administration wants countries to provide their best offer on trade negotiations by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple...
Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes for now, an appeals court has said, a day after a trade ruling found...
Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association voices concern over US tariffs
The Sri Lanka–China Friendship Association (SLCFA) has expressed deep concern over the recently imposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, warning...
Sri Lanka must abolish PTA to retain GSP+
The Sri Lankan government has announced plans to repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in a decisive move aimed at securing...
Asian markets tumble as Trump’s tariff war escalates
Asian shares slid on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump followed through on his promise to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and...
