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The Trump administration could be easing its trade pressures some more, as automakers and tech giants push back on looming tariffs. Our Moon Hye-ryeon leads us this morning. U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled another wave of temporary tariff suspensions — this time, for the auto industry. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he said that … Read more

It’s hard to believe we are in mid-April. It was another chilly start here in Seoul with the wind chill. We will see temperatures start to climb as the day goes on, but it’s still going to feel cooler than usual for this time of year. Meanwhile, some of the upper inland regions, including Paju … Read more

A landmark antitrust trial against U.S. tech giant Meta Platforms kicked off on Monday in Washington, D.C. The Federal Trade Commission is seeking to force the tech giant to break Instagram and WhatsApp off from Meta. It alleges that the tech giant bought the platforms in a strategic move to eliminate competition and establish a … Read more

The United States and Iran are set to hold a second round of nuclear negotiations in Rome on Saturday to follow discussions in Oman, which both sides described as “positive” and “constructive.” Italian Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, confirmed on Monday that Rome will host the upcoming negotiations, after requests from both parties and mediator Oman. … Read more

Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, reinforcing their alliance on immigration enforcement amid controversy over deportations. In a meeting at the Oval Office on Monday local time, President Trump and President Bukele discussed their ongoing cooperation on immigration policies. The discussions came in the wake of a Maryland resident mistakenly … Read more

Trump’s hint at tariff relief is indeed good news for many but it’s also important to read behind Trump’s tariff formula. For that, we turn to Professor Greg Buchak this morning. Welcome. 1. U.S President Donald Trump is now considering pausing his auto tariffs. Where is this flexibility coming from? 2. The Trump administration says … Read more

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that trade negotiations with South Korea could take place next week. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Bessent said that the U.S. held talks with Vietnam last week, with Japan scheduled for Wednesday, and South Korea penciled in for “next week.” He added that negotiations will proceed quickly. … Read more

Let’s begin with the historic spaceflight by Blue Origin, completing its first all-female crewed mission. Sure. Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, carrying pop star Kate Perry and five other accomplished women, safely returned to Earth after reaching space. The Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, developed for space tourism, successfully returned to Earth on Monday with … Read more

The Trump administration is launching probes that could lay the groundwork for tariffs on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports. On Monday, the U.S. Commerce Department announced it had initiated national security probes into the import of semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical ingredients. While the timeline remains uncertain, the investigations are legally required to conclude … Read more