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Japan's auto industry plans shared chip platform to manage supply risks January 23, 2026 | Sachiko Sakamaki

Facing growing risks of semiconductor supply disruptions, Japan’s automotive industry is preparing to launch a common platform with chip suppliers to assess supply-chain conditions. The head of the industry gr... (more story)

Coupang's US investors notify South Korea of intent to seek arbitration January 23, 2026 | Wooyoung Lee

US investors in Coupang have notified the South Korean government of their intent to pursue arbitration under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, alleging discriminatory and politically motivated actions that t... (more story)

US House passes funding bill with Africa, Haiti trade extensions January 22, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US House of Representatives passed a funding bill with provisions extending the expired trade preference programs for Africa and Haiti.

EU leaders express relief over Trump’s U-turn on tariffs January 22, 2026 | Cynthia Kroet and Oscar Pandiello

EU leaders on Thursday said they were relieved by US President Donald Trump's statement that he no longer plans to impose additional tariffs on European countries that oppose his desired acquisition of Greenla... (more story)

US lawmakers include Africa, Haiti trade extensions in funding bill January 22, 2026 | Bradley Dress

The US House of Representatives and the Senate have included provisions extending the expired trade preference programs for Africa and Haiti in a large funding bill for several federal government agencies. 

China pushes back on EU plan to phase out 'high-risk' ICT suppliers (update*) January 22, 2026 | MLex Staff

The Chinese government and industry players have pushed back against the EU's plan to mandate a phaseout of “high-risk” information and communications technology suppliers under a revised Cybersecurity Act. Sp... (more story)

Tokyo police pursue trade-secret leak case linked to former Russian trade official January 22, 2026 | Toko Sekiguchi

Japan’s Metropolitan Police Department has referred two men — a Japanese national and a former Russian trade official — to prosecutors on suspicion of violating the country’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act ... (more story)

US growers urge injury finding on Mexican winter strawberries January 22, 2026 | Bradley Dress

US winter strawberry growers on Wednesday urged the International Trade Commission to make a preliminary domestic industry injury finding from Mexican subject imports despite objections from numerous American ... (more story)

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Trump cements US strategy on semiconductor chips despite China risks January 22, 2026 | Bradley Dress and Emma Whitford

The Trump administration opted for a narrow and limited set of tariffs on semiconductor chips, backing down from a threat of duties as high as 100 percent on the critical technology that powers artificial inte... (more story)

Could Europe be taking the first steps toward a digital ‘divorce’ from the US? January 21, 2026 | Luca Bertuzzi

EU plans to phase out high-risk IT suppliers, aimed at China, might end up being used against US technology companies if trans-Atlantic tensions spiral downward. Rising EU-US tensions, trade disputes and sover... (more story)

US tariff threat over Greenland faces test as Trump eyes court ruling January 20, 2026 | Bradley Dress, Eliana Hubacker, Zack Budryk

President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on several European countries if they don't allow the US to acquire Greenland faces a critical legal-authority test as his administration’s use of emergency au... (more story)

Nuclear trade option on the table as EU seeks to respond to Trump threat January 20, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello and Cynthia Kroet

The EU-US trade deal struck last summer is on thin ice following US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat. EU leaders are considering countermeasures, with a so-called nuclear option — the Anti-Coercio... (more story)

US seeks to wrap up India trade deal as tariffs, agriculture disputes loom large January 16, 2026 | Zack Budryk

After falling short of a formal bilateral trade agreement last year, US and Indian representatives have resumed talks in the new year. But outstanding issues remain, including US tariffs and Indian agriculture.

Handshake in Paraguay can't hide EU-Mercosur trade deal's next political hurdles January 14, 2026 | Oscar Pandiello

The landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal, which would create a 700 million-people market spanning Europe and South America, is finally due to be signed this weekend. But the political turmoil over the controversial... (more story)

Dutch court to weigh probe into Nexperia management after chip supply crisis January 13, 2026 | Inbar Preiss

An Amsterdam court will hear arguments on Wednesday on whether to formally investigate chipmaker Nexperia after a supply chain crisis that has hit European carmakers. Experts expect judges to order a probe, a ... (more story)

Delay on US furniture tariffs offers industry relief; high court uncertainty looms January 09, 2026 | Zack Budryk

The postponement of new US tariff rates on certain furniture gives importers a one-year reprieve from higher duties, but within the industry, everything remains in flux until the US Supreme Court rules on the ... (more story)