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The US will levy a 25% tariff on certain advanced semiconductor imports from January 15, citing national security, while temporarily suspending new duties on critical minerals amid supply chain talks.

Trump says U.S. oil firms could help control over half of global oil if they re-enter Venezuela, but industry leaders warn investment needs major reforms first.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump-era tariffs this Friday, a decision that could slash China duties by 20% and unlock billions in refunds, reshaping trade, inflation, and global supply chains.

The United States signals long-term involvement in Venezuela after a major military operation, as President Donald Trump says Washington intends to oversee the nation and secure access to its vast oil reserves.

Venezuela's oil exports have plunged to near zero, triggering emergency production cuts and escalating fears of deeper economic turmoil.

As President Trump's sudden military move in Venezuela rattles markets and halts oil exports, investors and Asian buyers are racing to assess whether the world's largest proven reserves could become the next global energy flashpoint.

President Donald Trump has delayed planned Section 232 tariff hikes on furniture and cabinets until 2027, easing near-term price pressures while trade talks continue.

ACC expects US chemical growth to stay muted through 2026, with recovery delayed and AI-driven demand emerging as the key bright spot.

The US is cautiously easing trade tensions with China while keeping tariffs and trade rebalancing at the center of its policy.

Trump signaled his strongest support yet for Senate legislation targeting countries doing business with Russia, saying he has no problem with the proposed sanctions aimed at cutting off Moscow's funding.

The United States Trade Representative has formally notified Thailand that all ongoing US-Thai tariff and trade negotiations are being suspended, according to a 15 November report by Khaosod English.

President Donald Trump has issued an executive order lifting retaliatory tariffs on 237 imported food and agricultural products, marking a major reversal of the reciprocal tariff policy enacted in April.

President Trump signs a temporary funding bill, officially ending the longest government shutdown in US history.

Switzerland nears a breakthrough in trade talks with the US, as active negotiations in Washington could see tariffs on Swiss goods cut to 15%, matching EU levels.

U.S. government shutdown triggers unpaid leave for air traffic controllers, causing massive flight disruptions nationwide.

The United States and China announced coordinated tariff reductions during these two days, signaling a potential easing of bilateral trade tensions after years of tariff escalation.

Days after the Busan summit, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent shifted tone, with Bessent warning the U.S. is ready to raise tariffs on China at any time.

At the APEC summit in South Korea, President Trump claimed that his threat to impose 250% tariffs on India and Pakistan had successfully averted a potential war between the two nations.

The U.S. will cut tariffs on Chinese goods imposed to curb fentanyl by 10 percentage points starting November 10, 2025 and maintain the suspension of additional equal tariffs until November 10, 2026.

China and the United States achieved significant breakthroughs in trade consultations held in Kuala Lumpur, injecting fresh momentum into bilateral cooperation amid a complex global economic landscape.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, marking a key step toward stabilizing China-US relations.

U.S. and China are set to negotiate a trade deal that could slash tariffs on certain Chinese goods by half, from 20% to 10%, as reported.

U.S. secures trade and critical minerals pacts with four Southeast Asian nations, tackling tariff and non-tariff barriers.

U.S. and Vietnam finalize trade framework agreement, marking progress toward more balanced bilateral commerce.

President Trump, following White House talks with Australian PM Albanese, unveiled significant new statements on U.S.-China trade on October 20.

Colombia recalls Ambassador Daniel García-Peña following directive from President Gustavo Petro, as announced by Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio.

Recently, Trump signals openness to ease tensions, while his administration quietly relaxes key tariff policies.

President Trump imposes new tariffs on imported autos and parts, citing national security under a 1962 trade law. The administration states the move aims to protect American industry.

Vietnam faces up to $25 billion in projected export losses to the U.S. due to new tariffs, positioning it as Southeast Asia's most affected economy.

On 13 October 2025 Eastern Time, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated during an interview with Fox Business that the proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports were not a foregone conclusion.