Brazil is reaching out to the US for assistance in tackling organized crime and the smuggling of weapons. This request comes as part of broader trade discussions, following a recent police operation in Brazil that targeted tax evasion and money laundering in the fuel industry. Investigations in Bra
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai recently addressed rumors about teaming up with South Korea to tackle U. S. semiconductor tariffs. He stated that there's no concrete info on any joint efforts with South Korea. Instead, Taiwan is focusing on direct talks with the U. S. South Korea's trade minister had
The U. S. government shutdown has caused a major hiccup in the agriculture world. The USDA, usually a reliable source for crop data, has been quiet since mid-September. This silence has left farmers, traders, and analysts in the dark, especially during harvest time. Without the USDA's usual reports,
The U. S. government announced it would hold talks with China about its strong position in shipbuilding and ocean shipping. This comes as they put a temporary halt on certain fees for Chinese ships docking at U. S. ports. The pause on these fees, which can add up to billions each year, is part of a
Trump's visit to Asia is packed with action. He's been shaking hands, talking trade, and even dancing a bit. Let's break it down. First off, Trump met with Japan's Emperor Naruhito. He was extra gentle this time, no strong handshakes. He called the Emperor a "great man! " twice. This was their seco
President Donald Trump is in Japan, and this isn't just another diplomatic meet-and-greet. The new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is hoping to hit it off with Trump to smooth out some rough patches in their trade relationship. Takaichi is trying to make a good impression. She's the first
South Korea and the United States are in talks about a huge investment deal. The focus is on how to structure a $350 billion investment pledge from South Korea. This is different from earlier talks about a currency swap. The finance minister of South Korea, Koo Yun Cheol, said that the U. S. Treasu
Canada is taking action to ease the strain on its economy by offering relief on certain steel and aluminum products from the U. S. and China. This move comes as a response to the ongoing trade war that has been hurting Canadian businesses. The government has been in talks with both the U. S. and Ch
China's shipments of rare earth magnets saw a decline in September. This happened before new, stricter export rules were even put in place. The drop was about 6. 1% compared to the previous month. This news comes from official Chinese customs data. So, why is this a big deal? Rare earth magnets are
Germany's finance chief, Lars Klingbeil, thinks the EU needs to step up its game in trade talks with the US. He believes the EU has been too soft in the past and should be more confident when talking to the US. He wants the EU to work closely with the US, even when things get tough. Klingbeil met w
