US exempts smartphones, computers from sweeping tariff scheme

By Yonhap, Philippine News Agency SEOUL – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones, computers and several other electronic devices from a sweeping set of...

US tariffs will squeeze the UK economy. Could the government buy itself some breathing space?

By Linda Yueh, University of Oxford, The Conversation “Iron-clad” and “non-negotiable” is how UK prime minister Keir Starmer recently described the country’s fiscal rules. The government...

In trade war with the US, China holds a lot more cards than Trump may think − in fact, it might have a winning hand

China retaliates, raises tariffs to 125% on imported US products

By Xinhua, Philippine News Agency BEIJING – China will raise the additional tariffs on products imported from the United States to 125 percent, effective Saturday, the...

Global push to regulate kid’s digital habits gains momentum

Anadolu, Philippine News Agency ISTANBUL – Countries are increasingly imposing restrictions on children and adolescents due to concerns about the amount of time spent online, which has...

U.S. and China Trade War Heats Up Again with Higher Tariffs

PCI Tensions between the U.S. and China over trade have flared up again. On Friday, China raised tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125% in...

Hungary’s exit from the International Criminal Court is a sign of the times

By Michal Ovadek, UCL; The Conversation After deciding to flout an international arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungary has become the first European country to announce...

Australia not ‘joining hands’ with China to resist Trump’s tariffs

Anadolu, Philippine News Agency ANKARA – Australia on Thursday ruled out the possibility of working with China to resist US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, local media reported. Prime...

Trump Hits Pause on Tariffs, Easing Trade Tensions

PCI President Donald Trump has put a 90-day pause on his planned “reciprocal tariffs,” easing fears of a new wave of trade restrictions. The White House...

China Escalates Trade War with New 84% Tariffs on U.S. Imports

PCI China has raised tariffs on U.S. imports to 84%, matching the extra tariffs that President Donald Trump has placed on Chinese goods. This action is...