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The Trump administration has identified Singapore and 39 other nations as participants in what it calls a 'shadow transshipment network' designed to help Chinese exporters circumvent US tariffs. The report warns of potential geopolitical risks for smaller nations.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge between Michigan and Ontario has opened to traffic, enabling cross-border movement worth $212 billion annually. The opening follows tariff disputes between the US and Canada.
Vietnam's Foreign Ministry has dismissed US tariff accusations, asserting the country strictly prohibits forced labour and has issued new regulations banning imports of goods produced through such practices.
Canada has inaugurated the Gordie Howe International Bridge in a ceremony that excluded US representatives, marking a symbolic rift as trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington intensify over tariffs and bridge revenue-sharing arrangements.
Indonesia is actively negotiating with the US Trade Representative to obtain more favourable tariff rates after Washington imposed a 10% duty on Indonesian goods under its Section 301 investigation into forced labour practices.
The Philippines is negotiating with the United States to reduce a 12.5% tariff imposed on its exports, targeting a reduction to 10%. Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez said Manila will work to remove child labour goods from export lists.
Malaysia now faces a 10% tariff on exports to the United States following an investigation into forced labour practices. The ministry says it will continue negotiations with American officials over the trade measure.
Brazil has rejected a 12.5 per cent US tariff on its exports, characterising the decision as arbitrary and protectionist. Brasília will invoke its Reciprocity Law and escalate the dispute to the WTO.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed discussions with US President Donald Trump to intensify trade negotiations, following Trump's decision to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian exports effective August 19.
Brazil has pledged immediate economic retaliation after the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on select Brazilian goods, invoking its domestic reciprocity law and threatening WTO action.