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USTR Greer says he's open to 'different treatment' of South Africa under trade initiative

USTR Greer says he's open to 'different treatment' of South Africa under trade initiative

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said he is open to treating South Africa differently than other African countries if Washington extends a trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa that expired in September.

India, US step up talks on bilateral deal, trade ties

India, US step up talks on bilateral deal, trade ties

NEW DELHI, Dec 10 (Reuters) - India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met U.S. Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer to discuss bilateral trade and economic ties, the government said on Wednesday.

Analysis-Thailand–Cambodia border clash tests Trump's tariff diplomacy

Analysis-Thailand–Cambodia border clash tests Trump's tariff diplomacy

By Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - In July, it took a call from U.S. President Donald Trump and the threat of crushing tariffs to halt five days of fierce fighting between Thailand and Cambodia. This week, border clashes reignited, ending the Trump-backed ceasefire.

US trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says

US trade deal with Indonesia at risk of collapse, US official says

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. trade agreement reached with Indonesia in July is at risk of collapsing because Jakarta has backtracked on several commitments it made as part of the deal, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.

US lawmakers may withold Hegseth travel funds to force boat video release

US lawmakers may withold Hegseth travel funds to force boat video release

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers may withhold a quarter of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget if he does not provide unedited videos of military strikes on boats in the southern Caribbean and eastern Pacific, the latest effort to obtain more information

US to open up exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China, Semafor reports

US to open up exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China, Semafor reports

WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department will soon allow Nvidia Corp's H200 chip to be exported to China, Semafor news outlet reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the plan. Nvidia shares rose 2.2% immediately after the report.

Mexican lawmakers to debate China tariffs proposal, may soften blow on steel and auto parts

Mexican lawmakers to debate China tariffs proposal, may soften blow on steel and auto parts

By Diego Oré MEXICO CITY, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Mexican lawmakers are slated to begin debate this week on a bill to raise tariffs on goods from China and other Asian countries, three ruling party lawmakers told Reuters, amid fierce opposition from China and Mexican business groups.

Factbox-Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

Factbox-Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The final U.S.

Trump ally Habba resigns after court disqualified her as US Attorney

Trump ally Habba resigns after court disqualified her as US Attorney

By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Alina Habba, a former lawyer to President Donald Trump whom he later installed as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, said on Monday that she was stepping down from the role after a federal appeals court found her appointment was unlawful and

Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion

Chinese premier cites damage from US tariffs, as China's surplus surpasses $1 trillion

China's premier says higher tariffs have dealt a “severe blow” to the world economy, even as China's own trade surplus has surged past $1 trillion

Switzerland signals reduction in US tariffs to be retroactive from November 14

Switzerland signals reduction in US tariffs to be retroactive from November 14

ZURICH, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Switzerland announced on Tuesday a planned reduction of U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods would be backdated to when the two countries stuck a deal last month, although the announcement was later withdrawn, leaving details of the implementation unclear.

U.S. China hawks say Trump approved Nvidia chip sales to China will supercharge its military

U.S. China hawks say Trump approved Nvidia chip sales to China will supercharge its military

By Karen Freifeld and Alexandra Alper Dec 9 (Reuters) - China hardliners in Washington slammed the Trump administration for its decision to allow Nvidia to ship its second most advanced AI chip to China, citing fears Beijing could harness the technology to supercharge its military.