Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-02 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis
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[2026-05-02 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis
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[2026-05-02 12:29 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Donald Trump is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% in a sharp escalation of trade tensions with Brussels.
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[2026-05-02 12:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent next week, claiming that the regional bloc is not complying with a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
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[2026-05-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
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[2026-05-02 11:47 UTC+10:00] [Google] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
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[2026-05-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The US Department of State said it has imposed sanctions on multiple entities, an individual and a vessel involved in the trade of Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical products.
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[2026-05-02 07:46 UTC+10:00] [Opinion] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A China policy giving Africa's biggest economies tariff-free access to its market for the next two years came into effect Friday while its economic rival the United States seeks to impose new import taxes under President Donald Trump's push for protectionism.
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[2026-05-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: There has been a 270 per cent increase in big ute sales since 2019. (ABC Wide Bay: Grace Whiteside)
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[2026-05-02 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on EU-made cars and trucks, accusing the bloc of breaching a trade deal reached last summer but yet to be fully ratified by EU lawmakers.
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[2026-05-02 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alliance of Independent Trade Unions and Mass Organisations commenced their May Day rally from the Lake House roundabout yesterday. Picture by Rukmal Gamage
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[2026-05-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national.
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[2026-05-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The United States on Friday sanctioned multiple entities and individuals it said were involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petroleum products, including a China-based oil terminal operator and a Chinese national.
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[2026-05-02 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A container ship approaches the port of Santos in Brazil, April 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)
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[2026-05-02 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Trade Agreements
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[2026-05-02 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will hike US tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, charging that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal.
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[2026-05-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The status of the pact was first put in doubt after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked legal authority for his duties on EU goods
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[2026-05-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [Eurostat] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The status of the pact was first put in doubt after the Supreme Court ruled the president lacked legal authority for his duties on EU goods
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[2026-05-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It’s an elimination night in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and new users can apply the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX to get a sign-up bonus on Friday’s action in Montreal and Vegas.
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[2026-05-02 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he would raise tariffs on vehicles imported from the EU to 25 per cent, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with a trade deal.
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[2026-05-02 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Friday he would soon raise tariffs to 25% on vehicles imported from the European Union, claiming the bloc was non-compliant with its US trade deal.
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[2026-05-02 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: WASHINGTON, May 1 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent next week, claiming that the regional bloc is not complying with a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
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[2026-05-02 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: The long-awaited trade deal between the European Union and South America’s Mercosur bloc has provisionally come into effect, boosting business ties amid tariff threats and deepening uncertainty around global cooperation.
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump signs a presidential permit regarding pipeline construction in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-05-02 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% starting next week, citing the EU’s failure to comply with a 2025 bilateral trade framework.
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[2026-05-02 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
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[2026-05-02 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Iraq, Opec's second biggest oil producer, has started work on an pipeline linking Basra to Haditha with a planned capacity of 2.5 million barrels per day, as the country seeks new routes to export crude globally.
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[2026-05-02 00:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Uber says acquisition of FlyTaxi part of its commitment to help grow taxi trade and provide ‘greater economic opportunities’ for drivers
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[2026-05-02 00:28 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Uber says acquisition of FlyTaxi part of its commitment to help grow taxi trade and provide ‘greater economic opportunities’ for drivers
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[2026-05-02 00:14 UTC+10:00] [Agriculture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — Large parts of the EU’s mega trade deal with the Latin American Mercosur bloc finally kicked in Friday, but the political fight over it continues.
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[2026-05-02 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: China’s President Xi Jinping, right, and Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Haruna Furuhashi/Pool Photo via AP)
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[2026-05-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated regulations give Tokyo greater scope to sell lethal weapons overseas, prompting rebuke from China, but the industry still faces hurdles
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[2026-05-02 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Southeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Updated regulations give Tokyo greater scope to sell lethal weapons overseas, prompting rebuke from China, but the industry still faces hurdles
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[2026-05-01 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: A new land bridge between Pakistani ports and Iran may provide a lifeline to Tehran while it is under US blockade and redraw key Asian trade routes.
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[2026-05-01 23:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan has linked Ukraine’s fate to its own security as it faces China’s growing military power
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[2026-05-01 23:40 UTC+10:00] [Ukraine] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan has linked Ukraine’s fate to its own security as it faces China’s growing military power
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[2026-05-01 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Olexandr Mischenko said Ukraine is "not happy" with some countries' move to import crude oil from Russia amid the oil crisis but the Philippines managed to explain its situation.
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[2026-05-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts urge Beijing to invest in Africa’s industrial capacity to reduce its substantial trade deficit and create a more balanced relationship
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[2026-05-01 20:00 UTC+10:00] [South Africa] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts urge Beijing to invest in Africa’s industrial capacity to reduce its substantial trade deficit and create a more balanced relationship
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[2026-05-01 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump repealed tariffs on a key U.K. export on Thursday, after a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla appeared to help mend transatlantic relations dampened by a series of political standoffs.
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[2026-05-01 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the global order is endangered by increasing geopolitical chaos.
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[2026-05-01 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.
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[2026-05-01 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Beijing is reversing its curbs on refined fuel exports after halting shipments in the opening days of the U.S.-Iran conflict. This move suggests that Chinese domestic inventories are now at comfortable levels, allowing state refiners to reopen the export spigot, even as much of Asia remains gripped by a fuel shock caused by disrupted Gulf energy flows through the Hormuz chokepoint.
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[2026-05-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The long-awaited trade deal between South American bloc Mercosur and the European Union takes effect Friday, at least provisionally. (AP video: Lucas Dumphreys, Thiago Mostazo, Maycron Abade and Victor Caivano)
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[2026-05-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: European states are moving closer to restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, amid controversial plans that would effectively bury the prospects of a Palestinian state.
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[2026-05-01 14:55 UTC+10:00] [West Philippine Sea] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Inquirer
Snippet: Over the past decades, China and Vietnam’s relationship has been shadowed by deep historical wounds, rooted in battles over the South China Sea that still shape maritime tensions today.
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[2026-05-01 14:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Securing fertilizer at prices that won't break the bank is becoming an ever greater challenge for Australia's farmers since the Iran war has choked off trade through the Strait of Hormuz. © Reuters
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[2026-05-01 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Members of trade unions take part in a rally a day ahead of the International Labor Day, in Karachi, Pakistan, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Ali Raza)
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