US, EU finalise trade agreement featuring 15% tariff on imports
The trade deal imposes a 15% tariff on most EU imports and zero tariffs on key strategic goods, including aircraft, certain chemicals, generic drugs, semiconductors, and raw materials. US President Donald Trump and European Commission President
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Malaysia aims to secure the lowest possible tariff rates in ongoing US trade negotiations
Malaysia is at risk of a 25% tariff on its goods unless it secures an agreement with the US by 1 August. Malaysia’s Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz stated that Malaysia is negotiating with the US to secure the
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US reduces tariffs on Japanese auto imports to 15% in new trade deal
The US and Japan struck a trade deal, which lowers tariffs on Japanese auto imports to 15%. In return, Japan committed to a USD 550 billion investment in the US, including Boeing planes, defence spending, and increased agricultural and rice
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US to possibly settle for 15% tariffs on EU imports
The EU and the US are reportedly nearing a trade agreement to impose a 15% tariff on EU goods imported into the US. According to EU diplomats, the EU and the US are moving towards a trade agreement that would impose a 15% tariff on EU goods
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Indonesia to reduce tariffs, ease trade barriers in US trade deal
Indonesia and the US have reached a trade agreement that eliminates tariffs on over 99% of US goods and reduces non-tariff barriers. In return, the US lowered tariffs on Indonesian products to 19%, alongside significant purchases of US jets, energy,
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Bangladesh sends position paper to US, seeks tariff relief in final round of negotiations
Commerce ministry seeks to launch final round of tariff talks from 26 July; seeks 5–10-year transition period for labour and environmental reforms. Bangladesh formally submitted its position paper to the Office of the United States Trade
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Indonesia: Chief Economic Minister says 19% US tariff may take effect before 1 August
Trump imposed a 19% tariff on Indonesian goods as part of a new trade agreement, effective 1 August Indonesia's Chief Economic Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, announced on 21 July 2025 that the 19% tariff on Indonesian goods entering the US could
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Canada expands steel quotas, imposes surtax on Chinese imports amid rising global tariffs
Canada is implementing various trade defences, which include a CAD 1 billion investment in the industry, CAD 70 million in worker retraining, enhanced financing, tightened procurement, and the launch of a CAD 500 million fund to support the
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EU halts retaliatory tariffs on US imports until 6 August ‘25
This follows EU's warning on 14 July 2025 that it may implement countermeasures if ongoing trade negotiations with the US fail to prevent the imposition of 30% tariffs scheduled to begin on 1 August. The European Union has decided to halt the
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US: Trump imposes 19% tariff on Indonesia after trade talks
The trade agreement imposes stricter penalties for transhipment and Indonesia’s commitment to purchasing 50 Boeing jets and USD 19.5 billion in US energy and agricultural products. US President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on Indonesian
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US imposes 17% tariff on Mexico tomato imports
The 17% duty on Mexican tomatoes was imposed after the US withdrew from a 2019 agreement that suspended an antidumping investigation on Mexican tomatoes. The Trump administration announced a 17% duty on Mexican fresh tomato imports on 14 July
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US: Trump to impose higher tariffs on major trading partners including Canada, EU, Mexico starting August ’25
Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, 30% on imports from Mexico and the EU, and 20% to 50% tariffs on 23 other trading partners, including Japan and Brazil. US President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports and
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US: Trump imposes 50% tariffs on copper imports starting August
The decision follows a Section 232 investigation, which concluded that protecting domestic copper production is crucial for industries such as defence, electronics, and automobiles. US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on US copper
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US: Trump considering imposing 50% tariff on copper imports
The tariffs are expected to take effect by late July or 1 August 2025, with Chile, Canada, and Mexico being impacted the most by the increases. US President Donald Trump announced plans for a 50% tariff on copper imports during a White House
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Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on iron and steel from China, South Korea, and Vietnam
Import duties ranging from 3.86% to 57.90% are imposed on galvanized iron and steel coils or sheets from these countries. Malaysia’s Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced provisional anti-dumping duties on certain iron and steel imports
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US: Reciprocal tariffs on imports from 14 countries set to take effect starting August ’25
The US plans to impose ad valorem tariffs of 25%-40%. US President Donald Trump announced yesterday, 7 July 2025, that new tariffs on imports from 14 countries are set to take effect on 1 August 2025. The ad valorem rates vary by country:
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Indonesia proposes tariff cuts, USD 500m wheat purchase in talks with US
Indonesia has proposed reducing import duties on US goods to nearly zero and committing to purchasing USD 500 million worth of US wheat in ongoing tariff negotiations. Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto,
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Thailand proposes US trade deal to avert 36% tariffs
Thailand proposed to reduce its USD 46 billion trade surplus and increase imports of American goods before a 9 July deadline. Thailand has proposed a trade deal to the US to avoid a 36% tariff on its exports, aiming for a lower rate of
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