15 h. ago In global survey, US cited more often than China as greatest ally and threat

A new survey of citizens in 25 middle- and high-income countries has found that the US is more likely than China to be seen as their most important ally – and their greatest threat. In the survey it released on Tuesday, the Pew Research Centre polled nearly 40,000 adults from the world’s six populated continents – including those in the US and the four Asian nations of India, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea – between January 8 and April 26. Respondents were not given a list of countries from...

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16 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: China sends new trade warning after Trump letters to Japan, South Korea, others

Trump tariffs live updates: China sends new trade warning after Trump letters to Japan, South Korea, others  Yahoo Finance

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18 h. ago East Asia faces fresh US tariffs, China rare earth curbs: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, on Monday slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or higher import taxes on several other nations ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday deadline. 2. Rare earth dominance: why...

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21 h. ago More uncertainty ahead for Asia as Trump shifts goalposts on tariffs again

Asia could face a prolonged period of trade uncertainty after US President Donald Trump extended the deadline for imposing higher import tariffs to August 1. Trump told trade partners on Monday that the new deadline was final, though he might grant further extensions if countries submitted acceptable proposals. He also confirmed plans to impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea in letters posted on his social media platform, warning: “If for any reason you decide to...

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22 h. ago How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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22 h. ago Opinion | How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation

Opinion | How China, Japan and South Korea can be titans of tech innovation  South China Morning Post

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22 h. ago Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

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24 h. ago ‘Truly regrettable’: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan. What now?

US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on imports from key trade partners including South Korea and Japan has been viewed less as a final blow and more as a high-stakes bargaining tactic. The move highlights Trump’s preference for brinkmanship-style deal-making and leaves room for diplomacy, as Seoul races to craft its response ahead of the new August 1 deadline, according to analysts. South Korea’s presidential office convened an emergency meeting of cabinet...

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32 h. ago Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea

US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, on Monday slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or higher import taxes on several other nations ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday deadline. Analysts said the move shows that the mercurial American leader is using threats to jump-start negotiations. Trump sent two-page letters to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung saying the new...

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33 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sets August tariff rates on Japan, South Korea, and more in 14

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sets August tariff rates on Japan, South Korea, and more in 14-letter spree  Yahoo Finance

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36 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tells Japan, South Korea he's imposing 25% tariffs, beginning letter barrage

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tells Japan, South Korea he's imposing 25% tariffs, beginning letter barrage  Yahoo Finance

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37 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tells Japan, South Korea leaders he's imposing 25% tariffs as letters begin

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump tells Japan, South Korea leaders he's imposing 25% tariffs as letters begin  Yahoo Finance

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46 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump eyes 70% tariffs, warns extra 10% for BRICS 'anti

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump eyes 70% tariffs, warns extra 10% for BRICS 'anti-US' stance  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed?

As the United States vows to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding – despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent – South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge. South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, who took office a month ago, campaigned on supporting the industry – which he described as being “in major crisis”. “Shipbuilding has been a core industry driving Korea’s exports and creating jobs,” he said in a social media post on...

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4 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump to start sending out tariff letters as July 9 deadline looms

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump to start sending out tariff letters as July 9 deadline looms  Yahoo Finance

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5 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease  Yahoo Finance

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6 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says US has reached trade deal with Vietnam as deadline looms for deals

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says US has reached trade deal with Vietnam as deadline looms for deals  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump suggests he won't extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump suggests he won't extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump pursues mini trade deals as tariff deadline nears

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump pursues mini trade deals as tariff deadline nears  Yahoo Finance

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8 d. ago Annexing Germany, China, UK, Japan, South Korea, US, and Canada with Explosive Travel Technology Innovations Topping and Gyrating with Bomb

Annexing Germany, China, UK, Japan, South Korea, US, and Canada with Explosive Travel Technology Innovations Topping and Gyrating with Bomb-Sized High-Tech Breakthroughs in 2025  Travel And Tour World

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