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Trump touts ‘done’ deal with Beijing on rare earths

June 12, 2025, 8:55 PM

WASHINGTON, DC—US President Donald Trump touted “excellent” ties with China on Wednesday (Thursday Manila time), saying the superpowers reached a deal after two days...

Xi, Trump talk by phone as US, China clash on trade, other issues

June 5, 2025, 9:18 PM

Beijing, China—Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, state media reported. The talks took place at Trump's request,...

Airlines less optimistic for 2025, facing ‘headwinds’—IATA

June 2, 2025, 6:08 PM

New Delhi, India—Airlines on Monday revised down their traffic and profit forecasts for 2025, citing "headwinds" for the global economy, with industry chiefs warning of...

US, China de-escalate trade war, agree to reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days

May 13, 2025, 12:20 AM

“Both sides showed a great respect” The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a...

Asian markets rally on positive China-US talks

May 12, 2025, 7:10 PM

HONG KONG—Asian stocks rallied Monday after top Chinese and US officials held “substantial” trade talks at the weekend, fueling hopes the two sides will...

US, China agree to slash tariffs in trade war de-escalation

May 12, 2025, 4:43 PM

Geneva, Switzerland—The United States and China announced Monday an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled...

PH stocks to trade sideways amid easing trade concerns

May 11, 2025, 7:00 PM

The local stock market will likely trade sideways this shortened trading week with upward bias on easing concerns about the trade war. Analysts said investors...

PH stocks rise above 6,400; Peso stronger at P55.57 a dollar

May 2, 2025, 9:00 PM

Local shares closed above 6,400 level on Friday on easing concerns about US and China trade war. The bellwether Philippine Stock Exchange index rose 56.87...

12 US states sue over Trump’s tariffs

April 24, 2025, 7:55 AM

Los Angeles, United States—A coalition of 12 American states filed a lawsuit Wednesday to challenge the Trump administration's tariffs, saying the president cannot institute the...

Trade, defense top agenda of Marcos, Ishiba meet next week

April 24, 2025, 12:35 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit the Philippines next week, officials said Wednesday, as part of Tokyo’s summit diplomacy to maintain a rules-based...

China slams ‘appeasement’ of US as nations rush to secure trade deals

April 21, 2025, 1:16 PM

Beijing, China—China on Monday hit out at other countries making trade deals with the United States at Beijing's expense, vowing countermeasures against those who "appease"...

US unveils new port fees for Chinese-linked ships

April 18, 2025, 9:37 PM

Washington, United States—The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships Thursday, in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry...

California sues US government over Trump tariffs

April 17, 2025, 9:35 AM

Los Angeles, United States—California is suing the federal government over Donald Trump's on-again-off-again tariffs, the governor and attorney general said Wednesday, claiming the American president...

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