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Malaysia, US unveil sweeping trade pact covering rare earths, energy and US$150b in deals, according to joint statement
Malaysia has committed to the expedient development of its critical minerals and rare earths sectors in partnership with United States companies, including granting extended operating licences to create certainty for businesses to increase production capacity.
US, Vietnam agree to boost trade, tariffs on some Vietnamese goods may be removed
The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20% tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said.
US reveals trade deal with Thailand: purchases of aircraft, agriculture and energy worth over US$20 billion
A framework has been launched for the implementation of a reciprocal trade agreement between the US and Thailand, marking a major trade package in which Thailand will purchase US agricultural and energy products, and aircraft, valued at more than US$20 billion.
US-Africa envoy sees positive progress on Agoa extension
US President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy signaled progress toward the renewal of a programme allowing African nations duty-free access to the world’s largest economy.
Did Trump steal our agenda? Why fighting free trade isn't enough anymore
As the European Trade Justice Coalition marks 25 years, this reflection asks an unsettling question: how did the right appropriate the language of anti-globalization? It calls on activists to rethink trade, the state, and strategy for a new cycle of struggle.
Method to the madness: How Trump’s chaotic trade agenda benefits big tech
A close examination of the dizzying chaos surrounding President Trump’s tariff threats and secretive “trade deals” shows a disturbing throughline: this is nothing but a shakedown on behalf of Big Tech.
US Tariff and Security Agreement: USTR’s letter to Bangladesh hints at trade aggression
The United States is waging a trade and investment war with various countries in the name of reciprocal tariffs, as it tries to pressure importing countries to curb China’s growing export growth.
First comprehensive review of USMCA labor cases shows tool delivered wins, but structural gaps threaten long-term success
Recently initiated six-year USMCA review must include improvements to the USMCA rapid response labor mechanism for intended benefits to materialize
Not a border crisis, but a “free trade” crisis
A new report unpacks how decades of corporate-led trade agreements have displaced millions of people, stripping them of their livelihoods and forcing them to migrate to survive.
South Africa and USA close to making deal
South African Trade Minister Parks Tau said a trade deal with the US was very close, without providing details.