China’s US Exports Plunge as Global Shipments Reach a Six-Month High

China’s US Exports Plunge as Global Shipments Reach a Six-Month High

China’s trade landscape is showing contrasting signals — a sharp decline in exports to the United States but a promising surge in global shipments. According to customs data released Monday, China’s worldwide exports climbed 8.3% year-on-year in September, reaching USD 328.5 billion, surpassing economists’ expectations and marking the strongest performance in six months. This follows […]

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South Korean President Expresses Concern Over US Tariff Talks Impact on Foreign Exchange Stability

South Korean President Expresses Concern Over US Tariff Talks Impact on Foreign Exchange Stability

SEOUL – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has raised concerns that ongoing tariff negotiations with the United States are unsettling the country’s foreign exchange market. Speaking during a meeting with members of the US Congress in New York on Monday, President Lee acknowledged that talks surrounding import duties have triggered unease among financial stakeholders […]

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Japanese Exports to U.S. Tumble 14% in August: A Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline Amid Tariff Tensions

Japanese Exports to U.S. Tumble 14% in August: A Fifth Consecutive Monthly Decline Amid Tariff Tensions

TOKYO – Japan’s exports to the United States slumped 13.8% in August compared to the same month last year, totaling 1.39 trillion yen (approximately $9.5 billion), according to preliminary data released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday. This marks the fifth straight month of export declines, a trend largely driven by escalating tariffs that have […]

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Trump’s 100% Tariff on Foreign Chips Rattles Asia—Malaysia Vows to Defend Its Role

Trump’s 100% Tariff on Foreign Chips Rattles Asia—Malaysia Vows to Defend Its Role

In a dramatic move shaking up the global semiconductor landscape, former US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on semiconductors from companies that don’t invest in the United States. The declaration, made at the White House, has already sent shockwaves through Asian chip markets, with investors scrambling to make sense of what this means […]

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