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The Philippines is pressing the US to lower a 12.5% tariff on exports, arguing that robust domestic laws and a newly issued administrative order prove the country does not tolerate forced labour in its supply chains.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed Malaysia will continue diplomatic talks with the United States regarding tariffs, indicating satisfaction with the current rate structure affecting Malaysian exports.
Canada inaugurated the Gordie Howe International Bridge without US government officials present, following new American tariffs on Canadian products. The dispute centres on toll revenue-sharing terms renegotiated under Trump.
President Trump has threatened the EU with significant tariffs in response to multibillion-dollar fines imposed on major US technology companies, signalling potential escalation in transatlantic trade tensions.
The Philippines is negotiating with the US Trump administration to lower a 12.5% tariff on its exports to 10%, imposed over forced labour concerns. Ambassador Romualdez says Manila will remove any goods with child labour from export lists if proven.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged continued discussions with the United States regarding tariffs linked to forced labour compliance, though he expressed relief at Malaysia's relatively modest 10 per cent duty rate compared to global peers.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed discussions with US President Donald Trump to escalate trade negotiations, as Washington prepares to impose additional 50% tariffs on Canadian exports effective mid-August.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is visiting Washington this week to negotiate trade cooperation and investment matters with senior US officials, even as Seoul prepares for potential additional American tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
Twenty-five Republican US lawmakers have written to President Trump urging him to challenge Europe's Digital Markets Act through trade probes, arguing EU regulations discriminate against American technology companies.