US and Japan sign trade deal, critical minerals pact
RF Report The US and Japan finalised a new trade agreement on 28 October 2025 that implements the terms of a July deal, easing tariff tensions and deepening economic cooperation. Under the arrangement, the US will apply a reduced 15% tariff on
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US reduces Chinese tariffs post Trump-Xi meeting
RF Report US President Donald Trump announced a significant agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the APEC summit in South Korea on 30 October 2025. The two leaders agreed to reduce tariffs and address key trade
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Brazil: President Lula says US guarantees trade agreement, Trump remains cautious
Regfollower Desk During the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva shared insights into his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, expressing optimism about a potential trade agreement between the two
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US: Senate approves bill to overturn Trump’s tariffs on Brazilian imports
Regfollower Desk The US Senate, led by Republicans, has passed a bill to overturn President Donald Trump's tariffs on Brazil by ending the national emergency he declared in July. This emergency was in response to Brazil prosecuting its
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US: Trump imposes 10% tariff increase on Canada following World Series ad
US President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff increase on Canadian goods after criticising an Ontario government ad he deemed misleading, escalating trade tensions and halting negotiations despite Canada’s move to pause the ad campaign. US
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Canada limits tariff-free imports of US vehicles by automakers Stellantis, General Motors
Canada will impose 25% tariffs on non-compliant US vehicle imports but will allow limited tariff-free imports for manufacturers maintaining local production and planned investments. Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and
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US: Trump administration signs trade deals on rare-earth and critical minerals with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam
The US has signed trade and critical minerals agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam to address trade imbalances and secure alternative rare earth supply chains amid China’s export restrictions. The Trump Administration has
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US, China agree on rare earth framework amid Trump’s tariff warning
The US and China reached a preliminary trade deal in Malaysia to avert major tariffs and export restrictions, paving the way for upcoming talks between Trump and Xi on trade balance. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on 26 October
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India, US near deal to slash import tariffs
India and the US near deal to cut tariffs, with energy and agriculture in focus. India and the US are reportedly nearing a trade deal that would cut US tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to about 15–16%. The agreement is expected to focus on
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US: Trump anticipates trade agreement with China, including soybean exports
President Trump expressed confidence in reaching agreements with President Xi during their upcoming South Korea meeting, covering trade issues, including China’s Russian oil imports. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his optimism on
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US: USTR moves to impose 100% tariffs on Nicaragua imports over labour violations, seeks public comments
The USTR is considering tariffs of up to 100% on Nicaraguan goods over alleged labour and human rights violations affecting US trade. The US Trade Representative's office announced that the Trump administration is considering imposing tariffs of
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US: Trump considers increasing tariffs on Colombia amid drug trade feud
President Trump announced plans to raise US tariffs on Colombian imports and suspend financial aid, citing alleged Colombian involvement in drug trafficking. US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social, on 19 October 2025, plans to
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Canada grants tariff exemptions on select US and Chinese steel, aluminium products
The tariff relief on certain US and Chinese steel and aluminium imports is aimed at supporting local industries and advancing trade negotiations with both countries. Canada has introduced tariff relief measures on certain steel and aluminium
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India considers easing imports on Chinese raw materials
India’s Commerce Ministry and NITI Aayog considered relaxing certain tariff and non-tariff restrictions on Chinese imports to secure cheaper raw materials and support industrial growth. India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, supported by
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Zambia extends relief on copper concentrate exports
Zambia extended 10% copper export tax relief to deadline to address the growing stockpile of unprocessed copper concentrates resulting from disruptions at local smelters. Zambia has extended the suspension of its 10% export tax on copper
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US: Trump approves more tax credits for US automakers, imposes 25% tariff on truck imports
Starting 1 November, a 25% tariff will apply to medium and heavy-duty trucks and parts, with a 10% tariff on imported buses. President Donald Trump has signed orders to boost US auto and engine production while imposing new tariffs on imported
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Italy to impose duty on Chinese fast-fashion imports to safeguard domestic industry
Italy plans a new tax on Chinese fast fashion imports, targeting online retailers like Shein and Temu, to protect its domestic fashion industry from low-cost competition. Italy is planning to introduce an additional tax on Chinese fast fashion
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US: USTR signals 100% additional tariffs on China contingent on Beijing’s actions
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the planned 100% tariffs on Chinese exports, scheduled for November 1 or earlier, depend on China’s actions. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on 14 October 2025 that the
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