Trade War News

Australian Farmers Fight Pineapple Import Plan from India and Indonesia on Biosecurity Grounds

Australian pineapple growers are fighting a proposed plan to allow Indian and Indonesian imports

Aug 3, 2026

Week in Review: Iran Escalation, Trade War Deepening, and European Wildfire Season Define Volatile Week

Iran escalation, deepening trade war tensions, and Europe's wildfire season defined a volatile week for global markets, testing investor resilience and risk appetite.

Aug 2, 2026

China Pivots to Exporting Its Factory Model as Traditional Goods Export Growth Hits Limits

China is pivoting from goods exports to exporting its factory model — building manufacturing plants in Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East — as traditional export growth reaches structural limits amid tariff barriers.

Aug 2, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

LG Electronics Gets Full US Tariff Refund Worth KRW 300B After Supreme Court Rules Tariffs Illegal

LG Electronics received a full refund of US tariffs previously paid, generating an estimated KRW 300 billion (~$216M) one-time profit in Q2

Jul 31, 2026

Trip.com Admits 5.1 Billion Yuan Antitrust Fine as China Customs Eases Tech Goods Clearance

Trip.com (Ctrip) acknowledged a 5.1 billion yuan antitrust fine related to algorithmic price discrimination against loyal customers

Jul 31, 2026

US-Canada Trade War Escalates as Trump Signs 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Amid Iran War and Inflation Pressure

President Trump signed orders imposing 50% tariffs on many Canadian products, escalating the US-Canada trade dispute

Jul 28, 2026

Shein Reports First Loss as Trump Trade Rules Bite Sales Ahead of Hong Kong IPO

Shein, the fast-fashion giant, swung to a loss as Trump administration trade rules — specifically the removal of the de minimis exemption — hit its US sales.

Jul 28, 2026

China Plays EU Member States Against Each Other in Trade Strategy as Individual Nations Face Coercion Risk

China is exploiting divisions among EU member states to gain bilateral trade concessions, undermining coordinated European trade policy

Jul 26, 2026

Australian PM Albanese Appeals Directly to Trump Over New US Tariff Levies on Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will personally appeal to President Trump to reverse new US tariffs on Australia, calling the levies unjustified.

Jul 26, 2026

🇦🇺 Australia

Australian PM Albanese to Challenge Trump Directly on Unjustified New Tariffs

Australian PM Albanese is escalating to direct talks with Trump after Washington announced new tariffs on Australian exports

Jul 26, 2026

Canadian Mushroom Farmers Warn US Tariffs Threaten Cross-Border Market Share

Canadian mushroom farmers report US tariffs are creating concern about revenue impact on both domestic and cross-border sales

Jul 26, 2026

Trump Renews Tariff Threats After Quiet Period, Reigniting Trade Uncertainty for Canadian and Global Markets

President Trump renewed tariff threats with a wave of new trade threats after a period of relative quiet following the Supreme Court's earlier tariff ruling

Jul 26, 2026

Canada Eases Interprovincial Booze Rules but Broader Trade Barriers Persist, Capping Domestic Productivity Gains

Canada is easing interprovincial alcohol rules but a wide array of other trade barriers between provinces remain in place, limiting free flow of goods and services

Jul 26, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

Asian Allies Call US Forced-Labor Tariffs 'Not Credible' and Push Back on New Trade Levies

U.S. Asian allies including Japan, South Korea, and Singapore have publicly rejected the credibility of new U.S. forced-labor tariff classifications; Legal experts note the levies are structured to be more difficult to overturn in U.S. courts than prior Section 301 tariffs; The

Jul 26, 2026

🇰🇷 South Korea

Only Half of US Section 301 Trade Investigations Lead to Tariffs, Korea's Trade Research Shows

Of 10 major U.S. Section 301 trade investigations since 2017, only half resulted in actual tariff imposition — the rest were resolved through negotiation; Korea faces confirmed 12.5% U.S. forced-labor tariffs with over-production tariff investigations pending, making trade diplo

Jul 26, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

ASEAN's Strategic Success Rooted in Geopolitical Neutrality, Not Economic Integration Depth

Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo argued that ASEAN's cohesion derives from neutrality strategy rather than the depth of economic integration between members

Jul 24, 2026

Wheat Extends July Rally as War Risks and Weather Threaten Global Supply Chains

Wheat futures resumed their July rally after a brief profit-taking pause, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in key producing regions

Jul 24, 2026

🇸🇬 Singapore

US Imposes 12.5% Tariff on Singapore Exports Over Alleged Forced Labour Violations

The US government imposed a new 12.5% tariff levy on Singapore, set to affect one-third of the city-state's exports to the United States

Jul 24, 2026

US Hits 60 Trading Partners with Tariffs Over Forced Labour Failures, Disrupting Global Supply Chains

The US announced tariffs on approximately 60 trading partners over claims they failed to stop forced labour

Jul 24, 2026

Nearly 4,800 Foreign Companies Added China Investment in H1 2026, Ministry of Commerce Reports

China's Ministry of Commerce reported approximately 4,800 foreign enterprises increased their China investments in H1 2026.

Jul 24, 2026

Chengdu Hosts APEC Digital Week Investment Forum, Targets Digital Logistics Capital From APEC Member Economies

Chengdu hosted a digital logistics investment promotion conference during APEC Digital Week, attracting 100+ participants from APEC economies to its international railway port economic zone.

Jul 23, 2026

US 200% China Pharma Tariff Threat May Miss Its Mark as Analysts Call Chinese Drug Industry Tariff-Proof

The US threatens 200% tariffs on Chinese generic drugs, but analysts say China's pharma sector is tariff-proof due to domestic market dominance — while India's exporters eye market share gains.

Jul 23, 2026

India Markets

Sun Pharma and Lupin Shares Fall as Trump Announces Generic Drug Tariffs

Trump's generic drug tariff announcement triggered a sell-off in Indian pharma stocks Sun Pharma and Lupin, threatening the cost competitiveness of Indian generics in the US market.

Jul 23, 2026

Chinese FDI to India Unlikely to Surge Despite Rule Relaxation, Natixis Warns

Chinese FDI into India has shrunk since 2020, and a recent rule relaxation may still not spark a capital surge, as structural barriers including supply-chain distrust and competing alternatives limit meaningful inflows, per a Natixis report.

Jul 21, 2026

🇺🇸 United States

EU Eyes Targeted Trade Tools Against China Export Surge, Avoids US Tariff Path

The EU is weighing broader trade tools targeting Chinese export surges across key industries, stopping short of US-style blanket tariffs.

Jul 21, 2026

BYD Rolls Out 100,000th EV from Brazil Plant as Europe Weighs Response to Chinese EV Surge

BYD reached a milestone of 100,000 new-energy vehicles assembled at its Brazilian plant, marking a significant South American production footprint.

Jul 21, 2026

🇧🇷 Brazil

Taiwan-Mexico Exports Surge 233% to $35.9B Through May 2026 on AI Semiconductor Demand

Taiwan's shipments to Mexico hit US$35.94 billion through May 2026, a 233% year-on-year surge driven by AI semiconductor demand.

Jul 20, 2026

Chinese Trucks in Mexico Complicate US Tariff Relief Negotiations

Mexico's growing fleet of Chinese-made heavy trucks is complicating its bid for relief from US tariffs, with Washington pressing for assurances against Chinese manufacturing backdoor entry.

Jul 19, 2026