Tariffs
Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade
The US, Canada and Mexico are about to start reviewing the North American free-trade deal that took effect in 2020
Indonesia to sign final US trade deal in January, tariffs fixed at 19%
Presidents Prabowo and Trump are set to sign the agreement in Washington, DC, in January
China lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe
Importers will receive a refund on the difference between the rates paid since September
UK seals South Korea deal to trade 98% of goods tariff-free
It comes just weeks before a low- and zero-tariff agreement between the two countries was due to expire
Stock investing in 2026 demands diversification, active approach amid AI boom, geopolitical risks
Markets across Asia are likely to benefit from recent Fed rate cuts as well as a weaker US dollar
Nearly 60% of global CEOs, investors expect deglobalisation to ramp up in 2026: report
They find the US the most attractive for investments, with China and India on the rise
EU and India unlikely to finalise trade agreement by end of year
The sticking points appear to be around sensitive areas such as automobiles and steel
Indonesia expects to complete tariff negotiations with US by year-end: official
Jakarta said that talks with Washington were still ongoing
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China, other Asian nations
The new levies will take effect starting next year
Hopes are for impact investing to fill funding gaps in Asia – but less attractive returns are an obstacle
Barriers to growth in the region’s sector include fragmented deal flow and the perception of high risks
