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Thursday 29 January 2026
South Korea's industry minister heads to Washington after tariff rollback warning

US President Donald Trump has threatened to restore 25% tariffs on South Korean goods, escalating trade tensions by citing delays in Seoul's...

Thursday 29 January 2026
Japan joins US Genesis Mission, partners with Nvidia and national labs to advance AI science
The Japanese government has agreed to become the first international partner in a US-led initiative accelerating scientific research through AI. According to media outlets including...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
SK Hynix bets $10B on Silicon Valley with new U.S. AI subsidiary
SK Hynix announced on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, it will establish a new US-based entity dedicated to artificial intelligence solutions, backed by a planned US$10 billion investm...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
New India-EU FTA offers reciprocal automotive market access with phased tariff reductions
India and the EU have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), marking a major development in bilateral trade relations. The announcement was made on January...
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Taiwan-US tariff resolution to boost machine tool industry, signaling structural recovery and growth
Following the resolution of tariffs between Taiwan and the US, market concerns are expected to ease, leading to clearer procurement signals from end users and fostering optimism that...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
India, EU strike trade pact as Trump tariffs force global realignment
India and the EU have finalized negotiations on a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), a move hailed as historic by both sides as they navigate strained relations with the US and global...
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Trump's 25% tariff move against South Korea paints hard line on unratified trade deals

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a steep tariff hike on South Korean imports Monday, plunging Seoul into political chaos and delivering a stark...

Monday 26 January 2026
Trump administration plans US$1.6 billion investment in US Rare Earth to reduce reliance on China
The Trump administration is planning to acquire a 10% equity stake in US rare earth mining company US Rare Earth through a combined debt-and-equity investment valued at approximately...
Monday 26 January 2026
Taiwan firms face defense market barriers despite US tariff cut
The US decision to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% signals deeper cooperation in semiconductors, defense, and AI. However, Taiwanese firms still face high barriers entering tightly...
Monday 26 January 2026
Tariff uncertainty pushes US allies to rethink China ties

When US President Donald Trump erected a high wall of tariffs—and repeatedly adjusted its height—the stated goal was to protect...

Saturday 24 January 2026
US-Taiwan tariff deal masks deeper semiconductor geopolitics

While the recent announcement that the US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese exports from 20% to 15% was welcomed by officials in Taipei as a diplomatic...

Friday 23 January 2026
TikTok US joint venture formally established to comply with regulatory requirements
TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC has been officially established to meet the requirements of the Executive Order signed by US President Donald Trump on September 25, 2025. The move aims...
Friday 23 January 2026
EU's fuel-car ban reversal leaves Euro automakers scrambling against Chinese rivals
The EU's potential reversal of the 2035 ban on new gasoline and diesel vehicles is forcing European automakers to reconsider engine R&D. However, stringent emissions rules and...
Friday 23 January 2026
Analysis: How Howard Lutnick is redrawing the memory-chip map

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is driving a fundamental reordering of the global semiconductor supply chain. According to exclusive...

Tuesday 20 January 2026
Trump's Greenland ambition triggers EU tariff war, shipping rates plunge
The four-year Russia-Ukraine war stalemate persists, while escalating US-EU tensions linked to the US attempt to purchase Greenland have triggered retaliatory tariffs and market disruptions...