"Deeply regrettable" is how Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has described US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat - a 25% levy on Japanese goods. Tokyo, a long-time US ally, has been trying hard to avoid exactly this.

The US top diplomat calls the Indo-Pacific central to US foreign policy and says the region will shape the next 50 years.

Donald Trump's insistence that "spoiled" Japan imports more US rice is adding to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's problems ahead of elections that could sink his premiership after less than a year in office.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia during his first visit to the region since taking office.

President Donald Trump's affinity for tariffs had already earned him the nickname "TACO," which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out." Now, it appears Trump's tariffs have earned him a different, albeit smaller,

It shows that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S. leader’s use of tariffs.

President Donald Trump's administration has reignited global trade debates with its ambiguous tariff strategy, extending deadlines and provoking strong international reactions.

Trump announced a 20% levy on the Phillippines, as per his latest Truth Social post. Laos: 40%. Myanmar: 40%. Thailand: 36%. Cambodia: 36%. Bangladesh: 35%. Serbia: 35%.