61 m. ago Tariffs bring turmoil to US, Canada farm machinery manufacturers

With farm machine purchases negotiated months or up to a year or more in advance, the risk of tariffs makes new equipment too costly.

Economics

14 h. ago In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk sparking Republican ‘bloodbath’

The Texas lawmaker fears the economic fallout will help Democrats reclaim the House or even flip the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.

Events

14 h. ago In rare break with Trump, Ted Cruz warns tariffs risk ‘bloodbath’ for Republicans

The Texas lawmaker fears the economic fallout will help Democrats reclaim the House or even flip the Senate in next year’s midterm elections.

Events

22 h. ago Malaysia’s electronics sector at risk as experts call out Trump’s ‘voodoo’ tariffs

Analysts say Washington’s semiconductor exemption offers little relief as Malaysia’s broader electronics industry face steep import levies.

Politics

7 d. ago Taiwan poised to avoid worst US tariffs after TSMC pledges, analysts say

Taiwan falls under the 15 per cent of the world Trump has flagged for its trade imbalance with the US, so tariff risk still looms in coming days.

Politics

1 week ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp raises US$3 billion from its largest bond issue

The deal comes amid a buoyant Asian bond market as risk sentiment remains steady ahead of further US trade tariffs, according to analysts.

Economics