ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has limited options to respond after US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country doing business with Iran, analysts say. The move, issued via social media and effective immediately, marks a sharp escalation in Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Tehran. Read More: China vows to counter Trump’s Iran tariffs […]
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Pakistan secures South Asia’s lowest US tariff rate: Minister
Islamabad: Pakistan has secured the lowest tariff rate in South Asia after signing a trade deal with the United States. Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani shared the news during a National Assembly session on Thursday. He said Pakistan will now face only a 19% tariff on its exports to the US. This […]
Taiwan extends short-selling ban to calm markets after US tariff shock
Taiwan has extended its short-selling restrictions for another week to stabilize its stock market after recent US tariff turmoil. The move follows sharp market swings triggered by the tariff announcement and a brief rebound after President Trump paused the policy. The Financial Supervisory Commission said the short-selling curbs helped stop panic selling and brought some […]