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Keir Starmer signals a shift towards closer ties with the EU through alignment with the single market rather than rejoining the customs union, focusing on pragmatic trade and regulatory cooperation post-Brexit, amidst evolving political and geopolitical contexts.
A decade after Brexit, UK political discourse is shifting towards re-engagement with Europe, with some Labour MPs and government officials exploring options like a Swiss-style 'dynamic alignment' deal to access the single market and boost economic growth, signaling a potential change in the UK's approach to its relationship with the EU.
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering the legality of President Trump's tariffs imposed under emergency powers, with most expecting the tariffs to remain regardless of the ruling. Companies are navigating disrupted supply chains and increased costs, while the administration continues to use various legal authorities to maintain tariffs, which are influencing trade negotiations and economic stability.
US stock futures are rising towards record highs amid strong earnings reports and optimism about US-China trade negotiations, with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Major companies like UnitedHealth, UPS, and Amazon reported positive earnings, while geopolitical developments and trade agreements, especially with Japan and Malaysia, also influenced market sentiment. Gold prices declined as tensions eased, prompting profit-taking.
President Trump announced new trade agreements with Southeast Asian countries, aiming to reduce tariffs and increase US exports, but the deals are seen as uneven with limited benefits for the nations involved and potential risks to domestic industries, amid ongoing US-China trade tensions.
The US and Japan have signed a 'golden age' agreement to strengthen economic security, promote growth, and cooperate on critical minerals, with President Trump praising Japan as a top ally and Prime Minister Takaichi aiming to build a new era of alliance amid ongoing trade and security negotiations.
Donald Trump's visit to Southeast Asia has boosted hopes for increased US engagement and investment in the region, with new trade agreements and signs of political stabilization making ASEAN markets more attractive despite ongoing trade tensions and market liquidity concerns.
President Trump finalized trade agreements with two Southeast Asian countries, covering about 68% of US trade with ASEAN, involving tariff reductions and market access reforms, with ongoing negotiations with Vietnam to finalize details amid concerns about China.
US President Donald Trump announced multiple trade agreements with Southeast Asian nations to strengthen regional ties and secure access to critical minerals and agricultural markets ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, amidst ongoing trade tensions and China's restrictions on US goods.
President Donald Trump achieved significant diplomatic milestones in Southeast Asia, including brokering peace between Thailand and Cambodia, securing comprehensive trade agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and strengthening U.S. relations with these countries through economic and defense partnerships, all during the U.S.-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.
President Trump is on a five-day Asia tour, visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, culminating in a meeting with Xi Jinping, aiming to promote trade deals, peace negotiations, and demonstrate U.S. influence in Southeast Asia amid regional balancing between Washington and Beijing.
President Donald Trump embarks on a high-stakes week-long trip through Asia, facing potential breakthroughs or setbacks in trade negotiations with China and regional conflicts, with the outcome heavily dependent on his meetings, especially with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Global companies face over $35 billion in costs from US tariffs, but recent trade deals and negotiations are reducing uncertainty and forecasted impacts, with some companies lowering their initial estimates and preparing for price adjustments amid ongoing trade tensions.
U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting the UK for a state visit focused on strengthening trade and technology ties, amid royal ceremonies and political tensions, with discussions on nuclear energy, AI, and support for Ukraine, while navigating UK political turmoil and public protests.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined following a disappointing jobs report, with President Trump warning that trade deals may be unraveling, impacting investor confidence.