Task force on US tariffs includes five ministers; will develop immediate and long-term strategies
- On April 16, the Economic Resilience Taskforce convened to address economic challenges.
- The taskforce formed following new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
- Five ministers and representatives from business and labor joined the taskforce.
- Singapore faces a 10% tariff on U.S. Imports, though Trump paused higher tariffs.
- The taskforce aims to develop strategies and help businesses and workers navigate economic uncertainty.
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Marcos urged to form task force to protect workers against Trump Tariff
MANILA, Philippines — Organized labor urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to create a Tripartite Tariff Task Force to craft a whole-of-nation plan to protect Filipino workers and local industries from the effects of a higher reciprocal tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP), considered the country's biggest federation of workers, said that the Marcos administration should take advantage o…
Business group leader asks for government help in response to U.S. tariffs - Focus Taiwan
Taipei, April 16 (CNA) A Taiwanese business group leader on Wednesday made suggestions to the government, including suspending the collection of carbon fees until 2027, to help them respond to uncertainty generated by sweeping American tariffs on Taiwan's economic and industrial development.
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