Japanese policymakers and ruling party lawmakers have said that they see no merit in striking a deal with the US unless the auto tariffs are lifted

CATL, which produces 38% of the world's EV batteries, sees year's biggest listing, despite being put on a US blacklist four months ago. Proceeds could top $5 billion if greenshoe option is exercised.

Analysts say countries in Southeast Asia like Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia, plus Mexico, who are part of the China-plus-one supply chain, will need to make better deals with Washington. 

If the battery-maker's listing goes through as it plans, it would be the largest globally so far for the year

Industry sources expect Beijing to ease process for US firms to get export licences for rare earths, while Australia is looking to set up a strategic reserve stockpile of critical minerals

Second quarter steel shipments are expected to plunge by about 20-30% after the US imposed a 25% tariff in March and other countries involved in trans-shipment followed suit

China's most successful carmaker is eyeing major growth from plants it is building in Europe and South America, and hopes to have half its sales overseas by 2030

Japan says tariffs imposed on autos, steel and aluminium cannot be excluded from trade talks, because the auto sector is a core national industry

Working groups will discuss key issues in new trade talks, but Seoul must hold an election before it can make commitments on big energy projects and defence costs

Trump administration could lower tariffs on Chinese goods to 50-65%, pending talks with Beijing, a source said. But Beijing says no talks have been held yet

China seems to be taking leaves from the American playbook as it steps up its retaliation against Donald Trump's tariff war

Vance pushes energy and defence deals while discussing a trade agreement and global issues with Modi on his short Indian visit