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Trump announces tariffs of up to 30% on six more countries
The Guardian
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July 9, 2025
Trump issues tariff letters to six more countriesBut before he meets with west African leaders, Donald Trump is now announcing more trade notices to several countries on Truth Social. The US president is posting copies of separate letters...
Trump issues tariff letters to 7 more trading partners as talks with EU continue
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump issued final tariff notices to seven minor trading partners on Wednesday as his administration inched closer to a deal with its biggest trading partner, the European Union. Trump said in posts on his Truth Social media...
Asia-Pacific Power List 2025: Amalia Sarah Santi, Paragon
Campaign Asia-Pacific
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July 2, 2025
EVP and global chief business officer ParagonCorp Indonesia New member Amalia Sarah Santi is the brand custodian of ParagonCorp, Indonesia’s top beauty company and its portfolio of halal-certified brands including Wardah, Kahf, and Make Over....
European Union stuck in limbo as tariff talks drag
Cryptopolitan
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July 9, 2025
Donald Trump added six more countries to his growing trade war list on Wednesday, releasing new tariff warning letters to the leaders of the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, and Libya. The announcements were once again made by Trump...
Rubio to China: Abide by 2016 arbitral ruling on West Philippine Sea
Inquirer
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July 13, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / Agence France-Presse) MANILA, Philippines — Nine years after the historic arbitral ruling that upheld the Philippines’ sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea, the...
Malaysian rapper Kmy Kmo and versatile singer Halim rev up for their new single with a social message: 'Layar Boneka'
The Malaysian Star
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July 7, 2025
'This one comes with a sound advice, ' says versatile Malaysian singer Halim and well-known rapper Kmy Kmno on their new single 'Layar Boneka', which was released to the masses last week. Halim and Kmy Kmo said this song is just not for...
General : ASEAN Reaffirms Commitment To Regional Energy Interconnection, Targets Power Grid By 2045
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign ministers have reaffirmed their collective commitment to enhancing regional energy interconnectivity, including by accelerating the development of the ASEAN...
The TVET Path: Building Skills for a Better Future
Daily Express Malaysia
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July 12, 2025
The TVET Path: Building Skills for a Better Future Published on: Saturday, July 12, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jul 12, 2025 Text Size: Dark Mode: Off Sparks fly… A trainee carrying out welding at ILTP Papar PAPAR: For many young Sabahans, a brighter...
World News | Trump Announces 35 Per Cent Tariffs on Goods Imported from Canada
Latestly
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July 11, 2025
By Reena Bhardwaj Washington, DC [[US], July 11 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that the US will impose a tariff of 35 per cent on imports of goods from Canada. Trump sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister...
Türkiye, ASEAN need stronger ties against global challenges: FM Fidan
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday urged stronger collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), highlighting common challenges and mutual strategic interests between Türkiye and the Asia-Pacific region. "Türkiye stands...
Why has Trump hit Canada with a 35 percent trade tariff?
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will raise import tariffs on most Canadian goods to 35 percent, even though Canada has agreed to rescind its planned digital services tax as the US demanded. This comes as Trump sends...
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial
The York Dispatch - Pennsylvania
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Trump's decision appears to be driven by personal relationships rather than economic factors. Brazilian President Lula criticized the tariffs and vowed to retaliate using Brazil's economic reciprocity law. Trump also announced tariffs on seven...
Trump announces 35% tariffs on goods imported from Canada
ETManufacturing.in
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July 11, 2025
In the letter, Trump threatened to increase the tariff rate by the same amount if Canada decides to increase their tariffs on importing American products. US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that the US will impose a...
Why do people call Trump TACO? Here's what to know about TACO trade
The North Jersey Record - New Jersey
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President Donald Trump's trade war tactics earned him the nickname - "TACO Trump" - which continues to gain popularity amid his latest tariff threats against Brazil on Wednesday and a letter to Canada Thursday promising a 35 percent tariff. Trump...
The 2016 South China Sea Ruling at Nine: Where Does ASEAN Stand?
Fulcrum
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July 11, 2025
Nine years after an international arbitral tribunal ruled in the Philippines’ favour against China on the two parties’ disputed claims in the South China Sea, there are some glimmers of a more coherent – but still imperfect and incomplete – ASEAN...
General : ASEAN Foreign, Economic Ministers To Jointly Meet To Address Global Economic Shifts -- Sec-Gen
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
By Nurul Hanis Izmir KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN foreign and economic ministers are expected to convene a joint meeting ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, as part of efforts to develop a more coordinated regional response to...
Squid Game Season 3: Final Season Global Release Time & Date Details
ABC Money
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June 26, 2025
Squid Game, the South Korean survival drama that took the world by storm in 2021, is set to conclude with its third season on June 27, 2025. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the series has captivated audiences with its intense narrative and social...
U.S. Dollar Holds Ground Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats, Strong Jobs Data
myMotherLode - California
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Thursday, July 10, 2025 2:52 PM EDT Image Source: Pixabay The US Dollar (USD) holds its footing on Thursday after a weak start to the day, as investors digest fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which...
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing trial against Bolsonaro
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...
Trump says those not sent tariff letters may face blanket tariffs of 15% or 20% on Aug 1
The Hindu Business Line
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July 11, 2025
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has said that trading partners that had not yet received tariff letters would likely face blanket tariffs, “whether it is 20 per cent or 15 per cent”, which would be worked out and applicable...