Tariffs

Trump unveils trade actions to secure key solar and semiconductor material

2026-08-06T22:53:52.000Z
Trump has made tariffs ​a central pillar of his foreign and trade policies despite criticism from some analysts and legal setbacks.

US refunds US$100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows

2026-08-06T02:35:24.000Z
The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced four sets of countermeasures on Aug 5 in response to recent US moves.

China hits back at US tech curbs with tighter drone export rules, sanctions on US firms

2026-08-06T00:04:26.000Z
A solar cell at the Qcells North America factory in Cartersville, Georgia, June 8, 2026.

Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe to counter China

2026-08-05T23:36:21.000Z
Singapore exports affected by the 12.5% tariffs include optical instruments and chemical products.

US tariff affects S$9.5 billion of Singapore’s domestic exports: Gan Kim Yong

2026-08-05T12:21:23.000Z
The plan will allow importers investing in US wafer and cell production to offset costs associated with the trade protections.

US weighs polysilicon price floor, tariffs to counter China in solar and chips

2026-08-04T23:11:23.000Z
While most intra-Asean tariffs are already at zero or close to it, businesses still face customs delays and different national requirements.

Asean’s best defence against US tariff turmoil lies close to home

2026-07-30T04:00:00.000Z
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, “A lot of the rates are pretty similar, so it should not have any economic impact that’s different than what we’ve been experiencing.”

USTR’s Greer says Trump’s latest tariffs won’t have an economic impact

2026-07-27T23:59:07.000Z
In June, the Trump administration proposed tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing what it called inadequate efforts to address forced labour. 

China says US pledged to cap replacement tariffs at 20%

2026-07-27T23:54:29.000Z
Trade and security are no longer separate as US-China rivalry intensifies, and the US is realigning its priorities around national security interests.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Beyond tariffs, Trump’s playbook pushes US solutions for Asean needs

2026-07-27T02:21:15.000Z