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Global trade will plunge by up to a third in 2020 amid coronavirus pandemic: WTO
GENEVA (AFP) – Global trade growth is expected to plummet by up to a third in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the World Trade…
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China says it will strive to reach 'phase one' trade deal with US
BEIJING (REUTERS) – China will strive to reach a “phase one” trade agreement with the United States as both sides keep communication channels open, the…
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India protectionist, but US negotiating limited trade deal: Commerce Secretary Ross
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) – India is among the world’s most protectionist countries, but the United States is trying to negotiate a limited trade deal with…
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Japan cattle farmers fear US trade deal will be their death knell
TOKYO (AFP) – United States and Japanese officials insist a hard-won bilateral trade deal will be a “win-win”, but some Japanese cattle farmers fear the…
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US-China trade war could have some positive spillover effects for region: Experts
SINGAPORE – There could be positive spillover effects for the region from US-China trade tensions, said leaders and experts at the Singapore Institute of International Affairs’…
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Senior China diplomat Wang Yi says important for US-China to meet face-to-face
BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, who met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday (Aug 1), said it was important…
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Pompeo reassures India during visit amid trade spat
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to cool down tensions caused by trade differences with India, while underlining the importance of a strong…
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Crocs to slash Chinese production for US market
BENGALURU (REUTERS) – Crocs Inc will aim to cut the volume of its shoes and accessories produced in China for the US market by more…
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US at least a month away from enacting tariffs on another US$300b of Chinese goods: Mnuchin
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The United States is studying how proposed tariff increases on roughly another US$300 billion (S$413.80 billion) in Chinese imports will affect consumers…
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Mnuchin says China trade talks likely to continue in Beijing
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday (May 15) he will likely travel to Beijing at some point soon to continue…
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No agreement yet on individual trade issues with US, says Japan's economy minister
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday (April 16) that no agreement had been reached on individual trade issues with the…
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China makes unprecedented proposals on tech transfer, trade challenges remain: US officials
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – The United States and China have made progress in all areas under discussion in trade talks, with unprecedented movement on the touchy…
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For Xi Jinping, a vexing question: Can Donald Trump be trusted?
WASHINGTON (BLOOMBERG) – Mr Donald Trump regularly touts the strength of his personal relationship with Mr Xi Jinping, talking about the Chinese leader in the…
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