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Trump’s bizarre, authoritarian, Big Tech-friendly tariffs on Brazil
Trump’s actions are not motivated by any real economic or legal factors, but are instead about pushing his authoritarian agenda and doling out favors to Big Tech companies and other corporate cronies.
Trump threatens extra tariffs on BRICS-aligned countries
President Trump said nations that support the group’s “Anti-American policies” would face an additional 10 percent tariff. He did not elaborate.
Trump’s Africa summit heats up rivalry for continent’s resources
US President Donald Trump’s meeting with African leaders shows a sense of urgency in competing for scarce resources with China, which recently lifted tariffs on imports from the continent.
South Korea wins UK appeal over arbitration ruling in Samsung merger case
South Korea won its latest appeal in its dispute with US hedge fund Elliott over the 2015 merger of two affiliates of Samsung, shortly after the electronics group's Chairman Jay Y. Lee was cleared by South Korea's top court.
Indonesia still negotiating details, exemptions on US tariff deal, official says
Indonesia is currently negotiating the details of a recently reached trade agreement with the United States, following a US decision to reduce tariff rates on Indonesian imports from 32% to 19%. Indonesia is seeking exemptions for key exports like palm oil, nickel, cocoa, and rubber from these tariffs.
Letter: The Indian Government must stop any trade deal with the USA that is detrimental to farmers’ interests – no interim FTA to be signed with the USA
ICCFM strongly opposes the proposed interim free trade agreement (FTA) with the United States that includes the agricultural sector, citing severe negative impacts on Indian farmers' interests. The letter stresses the need to exclude agriculture from such an agreement to safeguard India’s food sovereignty, food security, and rural economy.
Farmers protest potential reduction of barriers to US agricultural imports
Farmers here are vehemently protesting the government’s ongoing negotiations with the United States over tariffs, as the nation’s top negotiator hinted at reducing barriers to agricultural imports.
Striking trade deal with US was an ‘extraordinary struggle,’ Indonesia says
The deal will see the US impose a 19% tariff on Indonesia’s exports, a reduction from the 32% Trump had initially threatened to impose on the country.
Letter to USTR Greer from 11 orgs on digital trade rules on upcoming USMCA review
We write today to urge you to oppose efforts by the largest Big Tech monopolists to use trade agreements and trade policy actions to internationally preempt and derail domestic policies that safeguard consumers, workers, farmers and competing businesses against Big Tech abuses here and in other countries.
Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget
Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the US to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.