Year in review: Our pick of the major global news events that shaped a turbulent 2025
For many, 2025 might be summed up in a single word: turbulent. Some countries were battered by air…
Trump in 2026: leader of the free world or lame duck president?
Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 marked a stunning political comeback, with the US president…
US debt surge leaves China, Japan holding the bag in 2026
TOKYO — A trillion here, a trillion there and pretty soon you’re talking about real money. This, with…
A respite for sofas and spaghetti: Trump eases and delays tariffs
Published on 01/01/2026 – 16:59 GMT+1 President Donald Trump has eased pressure on two key import sectors —…
New legal structure of Alberta health system in place, Premier Smith now eyes results
The Alberta government in 2025 completed the final legal foundations of its new health-care system — and Premier…
Trump tariffs hit ASEAN footwear as investors quit Indonesia
Foreign footwear manufacturers are scrapping investment plans in Indonesia, while factories in Vietnam are rushing to adopt automation…
Mexico imposes tariffs on India to please Trump
After the US’s sky-high 50% tariffs on Indian imports, another country has opened a new front against New…
China’s exports grow 5.9% in November, while US shipments drop 29%
By AP with Eleanor Butler Published on 08/12/2025 – 8:23 GMT+1 China’s exports returned to growth in November following…
Asia’s Factories Stumble as US Trade Deals Fail to Revive Demand
Dec 1 (Reuters) – Asia’s manufacturing powerhouses struggled with sluggish demand in November, extending declines in factory activity as progress in…
US to cut steel tariffs only if EU agrees to soften digital rules enforcement in return
Published on 24/11/2025 – 18:20 GMT+1 US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that Washington can reduce duties on…
India Turns to U.S. Energy to Shield Itself From Massive Tariffs
India has agreed to deepen its energy trade with the United States in a bid to avoid the…
Economic coercion risk in ASEAN’s growing China dependence
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. The geoeconomic shock from the…