The Lee government’s gestures towards peace with the north were further undermined by the discovery of new drone incursions into the DPRK.

The Indian opposition, including the left parties, say the deal surrenders to US dictates as it demands zero barriers on US exports to India, including its agricultural products, threatening millions’ livelihoods.

US President Donald Trump announced a fresh set of trade threats against China in response to China’s move to limit the export of rare earth minerals

Through the blatant imposition of “unequal treaties”, Trump is flexing his muscles, bringing trade partners to their knees – though at great cost to the US reputation.

According to Brazil’s president, his administration has made at least 10 attempts to meet with US officials, with no response.

As per the white paper issued by the Chinese in March, the country has already initiated large-scale efforts to stop the trade of fentanyl and even offered more support.

The diplomatic row devolved into a potential trade crisis when Trump threatened Brazil with higher tariffs on Brazilian products if it did not cease the alleged persecution of the ultra-right former president Jair Bolsonaro.

Major farmer’s groups have announced they will participate in the upcoming July 9 national strike call made by the central trade unions against the government’s anti-worker policies.

The agreement was an acknowledgment of the significance of their trade for mutual economic development and the health of the global economy, the joint statement says.

While Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports will likely have a considerable impact on South Africa’s export-oriented auto-industry, it nevertheless has much scope to diversify and reorganize production for local markets.

El FMI ha pronosticado “incertidumbre” en la economía global, especialmente a raíz de la guerra arancelaria de Trump, pero parece ignorar las vías hacia la estabilidad y el crecimiento que se observan en el Oriente.

Trump is reportedly putting pressure on countries seeking bilateral agreements to avoid high tariffs, to cut down their trade with China