The United States and Japan have formalized a new series of economic and technology agreements in Tokyo, advancing collaboration on critical minerals, advanced energy, and science and innovation. Signed between October 27 and 28, 2025, the initiatives include the U.S.–Japan Framework for Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare [...]
NOTICE: Official updates published November 2, 2025. Please read this article for full details: https://www.greenworldwide.com/united-states-and-china-formalize-trade-deal-while-negotiations-advance/ In an early morning social media post, the White House announced that the United States and China reached an understanding on agriculture, energy, and critical materials following discussions in Korea. According to the October 30, [...]
UNITED STATES EXPANDS TRADE FRAMEWORKS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The United States signed a new set of reciprocal trade frameworks with Viet Nam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. Each pact opens broader access for U.S. goods, simplifies regulations, and builds cooperation in labor, environmental, and digital-trade policy. The agreements also include [...]
The United States (U.S.) and Malaysia have signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, creating a structured, rules-based framework to expand bilateral market access, strengthen investment, and promote regulatory alignment across key industries. The Agreement and accompanying Critical Minerals Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) mark a major milestone in U.S.–Malaysia economic relations, [...]
On October 26, 2025, the White House announced new trade and investment frameworks with Viet Nam, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. Each agreement establishes reciprocal tariff structures, expands market access for U.S. exports, and strengthens cooperation in areas such as labor, environmental protection, and digital trade. Collectively, these arrangements reference Executive [...]
The White House announced on social media that trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended. The post came shortly after an advertisement from the Government of Ontario aired using edited clips of former President Ronald Reagan’s 1987 Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade. The Ronald Reagan [...]
The United States (U.S.) and the Commonwealth of Australia (Australia) have signed a Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths. The agreement aims to reinforce industrial and defense resilience by expanding joint investment, accelerating project development, and safeguarding mineral markets from unfair [...]
WHITE HOUSE FINALIZES SECTION 232 TARIFFS ON TRUCKS AND PARTS The White House confirmed final Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, vehicle parts, and buses, effective November 1, 2025. The measure establishes duties under the Department of Commerce’s national-security authority and clarifies USMCA treatment, offset provisions, [...]
WHAT ARE THE FINAL SECTION 232 IMPORT TARIFFS ON TRUCKS, PARTS, AND BUSES? The White House has finalized Section 232 import tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks, related vehicle parts, and buses following the Department of Commerce’s investigation into national security risks associated with foreign-sourced manufacturing. The proclamation establishes final [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently released updated guidance following the October 14, 2025, effective date of the Section 301 vessel fees for foreign-built ships. The update clarifies payment procedures, exemptions, and operator responsibilities consistent with the Federal Register notice, “Notice of Action and Proposed Action in Section [...]
