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China has formally arrested two Japanese nationals working for Fuji Electric Co. in Dalian, suspected of breaching rare earth export regulations. The men were detained in May and arrested in mid- to late June.
Alibaba has launched a legal challenge against the US Pentagon's decision to designate it as a Chinese military company, arguing the blacklist violates constitutional rights and lacks due process.
Thailand is ready to bring Malaysia's temporary ban on five shrimp species to the WTO and ASEAN if negotiations stall. The suspension, effective June 1, affects approximately 400 tonnes of Thai exports monthly worth 44 million baht.
Meta has challenged Australia's proposed 2.25% tax on tech giants, arguing it breaches the bilateral free trade agreement with the United States and threatens potential trade action.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for immediate talks with Malaysia after the country temporarily halted imports of five Thai shrimp varieties, citing potential damage to the industry.
The Trump administration has unveiled a 25% tariff on numerous Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices spanning digital commerce, intellectual property, and environmental concerns. The measure replaces previously struck-down duties.