United States

Taiwan

Economics

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of adjusted tariffs on dozens of countries late on July 31, prior to an Aug. 1 tariff deadline, included dropping the tariff on Taiwan from a threatened 32% rate to 20%, The South China Morning Post reported on Aug. 1.

Taiwan, U.S.: Taiwan Says U.S. 20% Tariff Is 'Provisional,' Still Seeking Deal

Canada

Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on July 31 raising tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% from 25%, with tariffs taking effect Aug. 1, according to a White House fact sheet published on July 31.

U.S., Canada: U.S. Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

Bangladesh

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

The Trump administration announced new tariffs for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan that will take effect on Aug. 7, Reuters reported on Aug. 1.

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: Trump Announces Reduced Tariff Rates

Cambodia

Malaysia

Thailand

The United States will impose a 19% tariff rate on Malaysia (down from the threatened 25%), Thailand and Cambodia (both down from 36%) on Aug. 7, Channel News Asia reported on Aug. 1.

Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia: Countries All Receive 19% U.S. Tariff Rate

Tanzania

Russia

Energy

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan on July 30 inaugurated the country's first uranium processing pilot plant at the Mkuju River uranium project in Namtumbo district, Ruvuma region, The Chanzo reported on July 31.

Tanzania, Russia: Governments Launch $1.2B Uranium Project in Southern Tanzania

South Africa

The United States is planning to impose 30% “reciprocal” tariffs on South Africa from Aug. 7 following Pretoria’s failure to reach a trade deal by Aug. 1, Reuters reported on Aug. 1.

South Africa: Trump Administration To Slap 30% Tariffs on South African Exports

Europe

Switzerland

Global Trade

The United States imposed a 39% baseline tariff on imports from Switzerland, above the 31% rate previously floated in April and representing one of the highest levels imposed by the United States on any country, Reuters reported on July 31.

Switzerland, U.S.: U.S. To Impose 39% Baseline Tariff Rate on Swiss Exports

Kenya

Uganda

Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signed eight memorandums of understanding and vowed to tackle nontariff barriers hindering regional trade, the Daily Monitor reported on July 30.

Kenya, Uganda: Governments Expand Bilateral Cooperation With Focus on Trade, Transport Infrastructure

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Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) shakes hands with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu upon meeting in Male on July 25, 2025. 

Improving relations will strengthen India's strategic foothold in the Indian Ocean, while granting the Maldives access to crucial financial support.

Modi Resets Ties With the Maldives After Its 'India Out' Campaign

U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to sign the GENIUS Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 18, 2025. 

Cyber

The United States has passed its first major federal cryptocurrency law, boosting institutional interest, but broader public adoption remains constrained by regulatory gaps and ongoing risks.

Cryptocurrency Legislation Advances, Sets New Course for U.S. Cryptocurrency Landscape

Morocco

A researcher from the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA) examines crops in a cultivated field in Morocco on April 18, 2024.

Environment, Science & Technology

Despite a temporary boost in crop yields from spring rainfall, Morocco's persistent drought and structural water shortages continue to threaten its agricultural sector, food security and economic stability ahead of the 2026 elections.

Rainfall Boosts Morocco's Crop Yields, But Long-Term Water Crisis Persists

Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a press conference at the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 7, 2025. 

While most of Brazil's main exports are exempt, the additional U.S. tariffs -- along with Brazil's impending economic retaliation and the likely arrest of former President Bolsonaro -- will further strain bilateral ties.

The Implications of Trump's New Tariffs on Brazil

Iran

Iraq

Turkey

Iraq and Turkey's flags together on a textile cloth fabric 

Military & Security

Turkey is repositioning itself in Iraq by replacing its security-heavy posture with a push for economic and energy integration, signaling Ankara's long-term ambitions to become a regional power broker as U.S. and Iranian influence wanes.

Turkey Shifts Iraq Strategy Amid Waning U.S. and Iranian Influence

The EU flag is seen on stacked cargo containers.

The framework deal avoids an escalation of tit-for-tat tariffs that would have strained both economies, but various unresolved issues could still reignite transatlantic trade tensions in the future.

New U.S.-EU Deal Averts Full-Blown Trade War -- For Now

Mexico

China

Japan

South Korea

A Cambodian soldier stands on a truck with a rocket launcher in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, which borders Thailand, on July 25, 2025. 

The Weekly Rundown: U.S. Tariff Deadline Passes, Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Persist

U.S.-China Relations

Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during a luncheon at Parliament House in Canberra on June 17, 2024. 

The Australian prime minister's efforts to stabilize relations with Beijing will yield short-term economic benefits, but rising regional security concerns will ultimately limit long-term engagement.

The Challenges Facing Albanese's Bid to Reset China-Australia Relations

A photo taken on Feb. 21, 2025, shows Subaru vehicles bound for shipment at a port in Yokohama, Japan. 

The deal is a win for Japan's economy and its ruling party, but it may hasten Prime Minister Ishiba's exit. It will also help South Korea and Taiwan secure their own U.S. trade deals.

U.S. Trade Deal Is a Mixed Victory for Japan, a Template for Regional Partners

Egypt

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (center right) meets with Chinese Premier Li Qiang (center left) in Cairo on July 10, 2025.

In the coming years, Egypt will deepen its economic ties with China via increased trade and investment, while simultaneously maintaining its military alliance with the U.S. to address regional security concerns.

Egypt Navigates Its Needs for Chinese Investment and U.S. Military Support

A worker positions a robotic underwater vehicle that can be remotely operated to harvest mineral deposits in the deep ocean, after conducting tests in a lake in Collingwood, Ontario, on May 1, 2025.

Recent U.S. actions will likely accelerate commercial seabed mining operations in certain resource-rich waters around the world, despite international regulatory hurdles and ongoing environmental concerns.

Deep-Sea Mining: Opportunities, Risks and the Path to Commercial Extraction

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Taiwan, U.S.: Taiwan Says U.S. 20% Tariff Is 'Provisional,' Still Seeking Deal

U.S., Canada: U.S. Raises Tariffs on Canadian Goods to 35%

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan: Trump Announces Reduced Tariff Rates

Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia: Countries All Receive 19% U.S. Tariff Rate

Tanzania, Russia: Governments Launch $1.2B Uranium Project in Southern Tanzania

South Africa: Trump Administration To Slap 30% Tariffs on South African Exports

Switzerland, U.S.: U.S. To Impose 39% Baseline Tariff Rate on Swiss Exports

Kenya, Uganda: Governments Expand Bilateral Cooperation With Focus on Trade, Transport Infrastructure

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