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Scott Bessent says the tariffs - 145% on Chinese products and 125% on US products, would have to come down before trade talks can proceed.

Trump says he has no plans to fire the Federal Reserve chief and hints at lowering tariffs on China.

Netflix reassures investors that it could withstand any economic downturn amid a tariff laden economic climate.

The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI rose 3.81 per cent, to 1,453.88 from Wednesday's close of 1,400.59.

Trump declared a 90-day pause on many of his new tariffs that he had unveiled initially last week, while raising duties on China to 125%.

Apple shares have fallen by more than 20 per cent, wiping out over US$700 billion in recent days.

Trump escalates the trade war with 25 pct tariffs on countries buying oil or gas from Venezuela.

Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-morning amid bargain-hunting in selected heavyweights led by banking stocks, taking cue from Wall Street's performance on Friday last week.

Disney is also integrating its digital editorial and social teams with news gathering, shows and owned stations, according to a source.

Trump administration will study tariff rates and trade barriers before implementing specific measures.

The market barometer opened 1.07 points lower at 1,601.98 compared to yesterday's close of 1,603.05.

The FBM KLCI declines 6.43 points to 1,584.48, triggered by Wall Streets sell-off on Friday.

Turnover amounted to 323.43 million units valued at RM105.63 million.

The stolen bitcoin, now valued in the billions, was linked to one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history, report says.

Overall sentiment, however, remained fragile amid weak cues from Wall Street.

The move signals the US and China may ease their trade war, calming fears over tariff impacts on the global economy.

'We've been meeting with China' Trump says vaguely but gave no names or details.

Indonesia is prioritising its national interests in its ongoing negotiations over US tariffs, its senior economic minister says.

China does not seek war but is not afraid of it, and would fight if necessary, says Zheng Zeguang.

China supports dialogue and consultation "on equal footing" to settle trade and tariff disputes, says Finance Minister Lan Foan.

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Malaysia open to talks with US on trade deficit, non-tariff barriers, tech security, and possible bilateral trade deal.

Here are some highlights of recent US-Canada relations.

Trump's 25 pct steel tariffs mark his push to revive US manufacturing by taxing imports and boosting local industry.

This fast-growing region, namely ASEAN plus China will likely double in economic size over the next decade, says Dr Yao Tang.