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**Central Asia**: The US-China tariff dispute is reshaping global trade, pushing both powers to invest heavily in Central Asia’s skilled…

**Washington DC**: The US Trade Representative condemns China’s non-market policies, linking them to US textile plant closures and a surge…

**Philippines**: The US Trade and Development Agency has increased funding for the Luzon Economic Corridor to $3.8 million, focusing on…

**Washington:** President Trump has reaffirmed the US commitment to its global trade war, imposing a 10% tariff on selected African…

**United States**: Rivian has proactively secured large reserves of EV batteries from China and Korea to protect production of its…

**Sydney**: Australian skincare company Blaq faces a halt in US exports after new US tariffs hike costs by up to…

**UK:** Made In Britain reports a 20% rise in membership following US tariffs on British imports. The surge reflects growing…

**Europe and USA**: The eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in Q1 2025, surpassing expectations, while the US economy contracted, impacted…

**Omaha**: Warren Buffett denounces US tariffs as a “big mistake” during Berkshire Hathaway’s 2025 shareholders meeting, citing a 14% profit…

**Perth**: At its AGM, Rio Tinto revealed plans to deepen involvement in critical minerals and rare earths, backed by a…

**London**: Standard Chartered reported a 10% rise in Q1 pre-tax profits to $2.1bn, beating forecasts. Growth was driven by wealth…

**Global:** Kuehne+Nagel and Unilever extend their 31-year partnership through a Growth Charter focusing on operational excellence, sustainability, and AI-driven supply…

**Louisville**: Ford CEO Jim Farley welcomed Trump’s tariff cuts but called for further relief on parts and export credits, urging…

**London**: Britain’s manufacturing export orders have dropped at the fastest rate in five years, impacted by Donald Trump’s tariff regime…

**London**: The UK will enforce new Safety and Security Declarations from January 31, 2025, ending exemptions for EU goods. Carriers…