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Trump’s tariffs and the Big Tech takeover
3-Jul-2025 Bot Populi
How are countries in the Global Majority world responding to the US’s sudden demand for trade (re)negotiations in the digital economy?
US and Vietnam reach initial tariff deal
3-Jul-2025 Politico
President Donald Trump said he will reduce tariffs on Vietnam while Hanoi will open its market to US agricultural products and strengthen rules of origin standards to cut down on transshipment.
EU wants upfront relief for key sectors in any US trade deal, sources say
2-Jul-2025 Reuters
The European Union wants immediate relief from tariffs in key sectors as part of any trade deal with the United States due by a July 9 deadline, but the bloc expects even a best-case deal to include a degree of asymmetry.
Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal
2-Jul-2025 CNN Business
US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about reaching a trade deal with Japan, criticizing Japan for allegedly not buying American rice and cars—claims contradicted by trade data. Trump threatened steep tariffs (up to 30-35%) if no deal is made.
Trump bullies Canada on behalf of Big Tech, workers continue to lose out
1-Jul-2025 Public Citizen
Canada announced that it would drop its 3 percent digital services tax on major technology companies after President Trump announced he would be “terminating” all trade discussions with Canada because of its digital tax.
US-India trade deal likely ’very soon’ as Trump plans tariff meetings
1-Jul-2025 The Economic Times
India and the US are in critical negotiations to avoid reinstating a 26% tariff on Indian goods after a temporary suspension ends on July 9. India has taken a tough stance, especially on agricultural and dairy concessions, areas sensitive for the country.
Agriculture a ’red line’ in trade talks with US, Indian finance minister tells Financial Express
30-Jun-2025 Reuters
India’s agriculture and dairy are "big red lines" in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.
UK-US tariff deal begins but still no news on steel
30-Jun-2025 BBC
A deal to cut import tariffs between the US and UK has come into force, giving British car makers preferential access to the world’s biggest consumer market.
Canada rescinds digital services tax after Trump suspends trade talks
30-Jun-2025 The Washington Post
Ottawa said Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump had agreed to resume negotiations on a trade agreement and would aim to reach a deal by July 21.
Beijing confirms that it has signed a trade agreement with the US
30-Jun-2025 Euronews
China said that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths.
EU leaders mull new US trade proposals ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
27-Jun-2025 France 24
European Union leaders considered new US trade proposals ahead of the July 9 deadline for US President Donald Trump’s tariffs at a Brussels summit. They also addressed the Mercosur trade agreement, Russia sanctions, and restructuring the World Trade Organization.
Friedrich Merz wants a US trade deal within days. The EU fears it will be a bad one.
26-Jun-2025 Politico
The German leader is piling the pressure on Brussels to strike a deal soon with Trump so Europe doesn’t end up with the scraps.
Pak-US Trade Talks to Conclude Next Week
26-Jun-2025 Rediff
Pakistan and US trade talks expected to conclude next week, aiming for a strategic and investment partnership. Finance Minister Aurangzeb and US Commerce Secretary Lutnick discussed expediting the agreement.
Vietnam, US hold negotiations on new trade deal, ministry says
23-Jun-2025 Reuters
Vietnam and the United States held an online round of negotiations on a new trade deal on Thursday night, the Ministry of Industry and Trade said.
S.Korea trade chief expects talks with US to gather momentum in coming weeks
20-Jun-2025 Reuters
South Korea’s trade talks with the U.S. faced slow progress due to domestic political upheaval, including leadership changes that created uncertainty. President Lee Jae Myung, who won a snap election in early June 2025, initially signaled no urgency for a U.S. deal during his campaign but has since committed to accelerating negotiations.
Global trade at gunpoint
19-Jun-2025 In These Times
Trump is setting up a protection racket to expand corporate power around the world.
More US rice could reach Japan tariff free, as Tokyo aims to placate Washington
17-Jun-2025 The Japan News
The government may propose increasing duty-free imports of US rice in negotiations over US tariffs, according to government sources.
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
17-Jun-2025 BBC
The deal includes a 10% levy on most UK goods, including cars, and did not address the expected removal of charges on steel imports. The UK has agreed to scrap tariffs on beef.
Emergency statement: We are firmly opposed to the selling off of agriculture and food in Japan-US trade negotiations
17-Jun-2025 Japan Consumers’ Association
The Japan Consumers Federation is concerned that Japanese agriculture and food safety will be used as bargaining chips and sacrificed in the Japan-US trade negotiations, and has issued the following emergency statement.
Vietnam, US conclude third round of bilateral trade talks
17-Jun-2025 Vietnam Plus
Vietnamese Minister Nguyen Hong Dien and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick engaged in negotiations, making considerable progress on tariffs and trade cooperation, with plans for an upcoming online working-level meeting and virtual ministerial dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.