The US Tariff Strategy and Its Implications on Asian Nations The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States has sparked significant attention, particularly due to its focus on several Asian countries. These measures are seen as part of a broader strategy aimed at influencing trade dynamics and pressuring nations to adjust their economic relationships,…
US Tariff Strategy Targets China’s Trade Partners When US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to extend a pause on “reciprocal” tariffs until August 1, it offered little comfort to China. Instead, Beijing’s policymakers may feel increasingly cornered, as Washington also moved to target 14 countries—many of them China’s close trading partners—with…
Kenya’s cross-border trade recorded a sluggish start to 2025, with latest data showing a decline in both export receipts and import spending across multiple global markets. The performance reflects a cautious global trade environment shaped by shifting demand, volatile commodity prices, and emerging regional realignments. New data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)…