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Ford's enormous F-150 becomes unlikely part of Japan's efforts to woo Trump

Japan is filled with tiny white trucks that farmers and commercial workers use to lug their gear along the narrow roads of a nation smaller than California. But Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had another, more substantial truck in mind as she looked to build rapport with visiting US President Donald Trump. Takaichi, who wants to improve economic ties with Washington and cement a strong relationship with Trump, placed an enormous American Ford F-150 truck, as well as US-made Japanese automobiles, in the courtyard of the Akasaka Palace where the leaders held their first talks Tuesday. Trump is a fan of the Ford F-150 and has responded positively to reports that the Japanese government is considering buying dozens of the pickups. He has also complained that there are hardly any American cars in Japan and that the country's vehicle safety standards are too strict. But the lack of big American automobiles in Japan might be linked to more practical reasons, including local taste

Trump hails US-Japan alliance, offers PM Takaichi 'anything you want'

Takaichi told Trump she would nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize over his diplomatic efforts, while Trump offered the prime minister signed golf hats reading 'JAPAN IS BACK' in gold text

Trump's 'historic' trade deals give US major edge over Southeast Asia

The pacts give Trump some clear wins, like the removal of many tariff and non-tariff barriers on US exports into those countries and pledges to spend billions of dollars on American goods

Indian Envoy to US discusses trade deal, energy security with US Senator

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Sunday discussed a mutually beneficial trade agreement, energy security and oil and gas trade with Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Had a productive meeting with @SenatorShaheen, Ranking Member, Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems. Our discussions focused on our work to arrive at a mutually beneficial trade arrangement, India's energy security and increasing oil and gas trade with the US, and shared geopolitical challenges in our region, Kwatra posted on social media. The Indian Ambassador also shared Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Also reiterated our PM's stance for peaceful resolution of conflict in Ukraine through constructive dialogue and diplomacy, Kwatra added. The meeting came in the backdrop of the proposed bilateral trade deal between India and the US, which, according to an official, is "very near" to concluding.

Donald Trump strikes trade, critical minerals deals in Southeast Asia

The United States would maintain a tariff rate of 19% on exports from all three countries under the deals, with the levy to be reduced to zero for some goods

Trump inks deals on trade, critical minerals with Southeast Asian partners

Trump, who is in Kuala Lumpur to attend a summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, signed reciprocal trade agreements with his Thai, Malaysian and Cambodian counterparts

India and US 'very close' to trade deal; work on legal text begins

Most issues have been resolved and talks are progressing smoothly, with the long-pending India-US trade deal expected to move to the approval stage soon

US trade deal may reignite interest in manufacturing fund segment

Only seasoned investors with high risk appetite and a long horizon should hold manufacturing funds within their satellite portfolios, say experts

US, Australia sign agreement on critical-minerals as way to counter China

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the US eyes the continent's rich rare-earth resources when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad. The two leaders described the agreement as a USD 8.5 billion deal between the allies. Trump said it had been negotiated over several months. In about a year from now we'll have so much critical mineral and rare earth that you won't know what to do with them," said Trump, a Republican, boasting about the deal. "They'll be worth USD 2. Albanese added that the agreement takes the US-Australia relationship to the next level. This month, Beijing announced that it will require foreign companies to get approval from the Chinese government to export magnets containing even trace amounts of rare-earth materials that originated from China or were produced with Chinese technology. The Trump administration says this gives Chin

India-US trade deal: 'Not too many differences between both sides'

On Wednesday, Agrawal had said that India is looking for a "win-win solution" for both sides in its trade talks with the US that would also address the "tariff issue"

Commerce secy Rajesh Agrawal-led team heads to US for trade talks

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to lead delegation for India-US trade talks in Washington this week, as both sides aim to finalise the first phase of the BTA by fall 2025

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent PM at Gaza peace deal signing

Sergio Gor meets PM Modi and senior officials ahead of India's participation in the Trump-El Sisi-led Gaza peace summit, with talks focusing on trade and defence

FCC crackdown: US retailers remove millions of banned Chinese electronics

Major US online stores have removed millions of Chinese electronics banned by the FCC, including cameras and smart watches, as part of national security measures

Need sharper trade focus on Asia, neighbours: NITI CEO B V R Subrahmanyam

Says no sector should be protected and markets need to be opened up globally

US volatility reminded India of need to integrate with Asia: Erik Berglof

Lot of green mobility possibilities if there is more openness to Chinese tech

US signals softer stand in BTA: Access to high-end cheese, not milk market

US signals softer dairy stance, eyeing premium cheese exports to India as trade talks restart; India wary of opening sensitive farm sector

Stocks to watch today, Sep 10: Bajaj Auto, TaMo, Sun Pharma, Eicher, BEL

Stocks to watch on Wednesday, September 10, Bajaj Auto: To fully pass on GST cut benefits; price reduction up to ₹20,000 on bikes and ₹24,000 on three-wheelers from September 22.

Trump signs order on US-Japan trade deal, applies 15% baseline tariff

The order mentioned that Japan would also purchase US-made commercial aircraft, as well as United States defence equipment

US commerce secy hails $550 billion trade deal with Japan as 'game changer'

He added, 'We will use the funds to build our energy infrastructure, chip manufacturing, critical minerals mining, and shipbuilding to name a few'

'No need to panic, negotiations underway': Piyush Goyal on Trump tariffs

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said there is never a fixed timeline for negotiations and they should be conducted patiently with a long-term perspective