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South Korea has dismissed its chief trade negotiator amid escalating tariff disputes with the United States. The move signals deepening trade tensions between Seoul and Washington over investment obligations and regulatory disputes.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has affirmed Malaysia's commitment to ongoing discussions with the United States regarding tariffs, indicating satisfaction with the current rate structure and signalling the government's determination to secure favourable terms.
Canada inaugurated the Gordie Howe International Bridge without American officials present, citing the Trump administration's newly imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The first vehicles are expected to cross Monday.
Vietnam's Foreign Ministry has rejected US tariff increases, arguing the decision overlooks Hanoi's genuine efforts to combat forced labour, including a newly issued import ban on goods produced through coercion.
President Trump has threatened to impose significant tariffs on the European Union in retaliation for fines levied against US technology giants including Apple, Meta, Amazon and Google, signalling a fresh escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
The United States has announced 10-12.5 per cent tariffs against 60 trading partners, including China and the European Union, for inadequately enforcing prohibitions on forced labour goods imports.
Canada and the United States have committed to accelerating trade negotiations following US President Donald Trump's imposition of additional tariffs on Canadian goods, with tensions escalating over alleged trade discrimination.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is heading to Washington this week to negotiate with U.S. officials on trade matters, amid growing concerns about impending tariffs on Korean exports under U.S. trade law.
Donald Trump has blamed Canada for wildfire smoke drifting into the United States and threatened to raise tariffs unless Ottawa addresses the pollution. Ontario's premier countered that politicians should send help rather than complain.
Brazil has pledged immediate economic retaliation and World Trade Organisation action against a new 25% US tariff on its exports, threatening to weaponise domestic trade law as bilateral tensions intensify ahead of October elections.