Trump, Donald
Reagan's 1987 speech on trade, which aimed to extract fairer trade terms from Japan, cannot be weaponized against Trump without understanding the context. Trump's tariffs may be used as bargaining chips, consistent with Reagan's approach, which sought to pry open closed markets and restore
Tariffs
The Oct. 29 summit between Presidents Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump marked a significant turning point in the Korea-U.S. alliance, redefining the partnership from a transactional trade agreement to a framework of strategic convergence. The meeting resulted in tangible gains and unresolved risks, with both sides seeking to
Tariffs
Amid rising protectionism and unilateralism, South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo has proposed rules-based open plurilateralism as a solution to address global trade uncertainties. At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting, Yeo emphasized the importance of adapting the multilateral trading system to changing global trade norms, citing
Trump, Donald
Ontario's recent ad campaign, aiming to appeal to Reagan's 1987 trade philosophy, has backfired spectacularly. The move, intended to pressure President Trump into lifting tariffs on Canadian goods, has been met with skepticism by Washington. As Trump doubles down on economic pressure, the episode has become
Free trade
Ronald Reagan was a vocal advocate of free trade, firmly opposing protectionism and trade wars, unlike his successor, President Trump. During the recent World Series, the government of Ontario aired an advertisement using Reagan's remarks from a 1982 radio address, criticizing protectionism and trade wars. Trump responded by
Trump, Donald
Ronald Reagan's image has become a marketing tool for President Trump's trade policies, with the Republican leader attempting to rebrand his predecessor's record. However, a closer examination of Reagan's views on trade reveals a stronger commitment to free trade and open markets
Tariffs
The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on President Trump's "national emergency" tariff decrees, which have been challenged by two businesses that successfully argued that the administration overstepped its authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The case revolves around the question
Trump, Donald
Ontario Premier Doug Ford's provocative anti-tariff ad, featuring a clip of President Ronald Reagan's 1987 address, has caught the attention of US President Donald Trump, leading to a breakdown in trade talks between the two countries. Ford's decision to keep the ad running during
Tariffs
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have strengthened their free trade agreement, highlighting their growing economic ties in the face of United States President Donald Trump's trade war. The upgraded deal, signed on Tuesday, aims to broaden cooperation in key areas such as infrastructure, digital
Anwar bin Ibrahim
As the Asean Chair, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has navigated months of meticulous statecraft to sign a new trade deal with the United States, expanding market access for Malaysian goods and services and securing reciprocal openings for American technology and investment into Southeast Asia's growing middle-income corridor. This
International trade
President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods after a political ad featuring Ronald Reagan's words was deemed a retaliatory move by the Wall Street Journal's editorial board. The board ripped into Trump for acting like a "king" when it
Protectionism
Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Singapore has reaffirmed the commitment of both nations to deepen their cooperation and jointly promote stability and prosperity in the region and beyond. During his two-day visit, Li met with Singaporean leaders and attended a roundtable with the business communities of both
