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Canada files WTO complaint against US tariffs

Geneva, Switzerland—Canada has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against the United States over President Donald Trump's dramatic tariff increases, the WTO...

PH stocks drop on US tariff war vs. Canada, Mexico

The Philippine stock market closed lower Tuesday as investor sentiment turned cautious amid negative developments overseas. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index lost 31.81 points,...

PH stocks decline on Trump’s tariff

Philippine stocks closed below the 6,000 level Tuesday, declining for fourth straight trading day as investors continued to assess US President Donald Trump’s new...

Japan PM, Trump play nice despite tariff threat

Washington, United States — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US President Donald Trump struck a warm tone at their first meeting on Friday,...

US unveils sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

President Donald Trump is imposing broad tariffs on major US trading partners Canada, Mexico and China, the White House said Saturday, citing an "extraordinary...

Trump to hit Canada, Mexico, China with tariffs, raising price fears

Washington, United States — US President Donald Trump is set to unveil fresh tariffs Saturday on major trading partners Canada, Mexico, and China, threatening...

Gov’t asked to restore 35% tariff on rice imports to help farmers

The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) asked the government to reinstate the 35-percent tariff on rice imports, claiming that the tariff reduction to 15...

Trump’s return raises trade war concerns

WASHINGTON—Donald Trump’s second presidential term promises a return to tariffs as he pressures partners and rivals to tackle everything from migration to drug trafficking,...

The what, why and wherefore of tariffs

A tariff is not, and should not be used as, an instrument of monetary policy. Nowadays, tariffs are in the forefront of public discussion in...

NEDA puzzled: Lower tariff failed to reduce rice prices

The lowered tariff on imported rice from 35 percent to 15 percent did not lead to a reduction in rice prices, the National Economic...

U.S.-led Indo-Pacific clean, fair economy deals take effect

Clean and fair economy agreements involving the United States, Japan and a dozen other Indo-Pacific countries have taken effect in a step to advance...

Canada considering ban on Chinese tech in connected vehicles: minister

Canada is considering following the United States in banning the sale of connected vehicles incorporating Chinese technology, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday,...

Manila Water posted P6.9-b net income in first half on higher approved tariff

Manila Water Company Inc. posted P6.9 billion in net income in the first half of 2024 as tariff adjustments for its east zone concession...

NEDA Board approves lifting of duties on e-bikes

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Wednesday approved the lifting of import duties on electric bicycles (e-bikes) and other electric vehicles...
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