Rubio Meets ASEAN Leaders as U.S. Trade Policy Sparks Concern

Rubio Meets ASEAN Leaders as U.S. Trade Policy Sparks Concern

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made his first official visit to Asia this week, attending meetings with Southeast Asian counterparts in Kuala Lumpur. The trip comes amid heightened regional concern over recently announced U.S. tariffs, which have affected multiple countries in the Indo-Pacific. Rubio participated in a summit with foreign ministers from the Association […]

Trump Prepares Major Tariff Expansion with Liberation Day Announcement

Trump Prepares Major Tariff Expansion with Liberation Day Announcement

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a sweeping expansion of tariffs on April 2, marking a bold move against long-time trade partners and allies. The tariffs, which Trump is calling “Liberation Day” tariffs, will impose reciprocal trade barriers in retaliation for what he perceives as unfair trade practices and barriers to U.S. exports. […]