U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia on Thursday during his first visit to the region since taking office, reassuring them it is a priority for Washington, despite President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump shared screenshots of letters detailing new tariff rates for over a dozen countries, allowing room for further negotiations before the renewed deadline of Aug. 1.

Imposed 30% tariffs on Libya, Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Algeria.Slapped 25% tariffs on Moldova and Brunei.Announced 50% tariffs on Brazil.The US dollar weakened against its peers on Thursday following President Trump's announcement of a 50% tariff on copper,

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese companies are taking U.S. tariffs in their stride for now, but worry about a potential hit from weakening global demand, the central bank said on Thursday, signalling a prolonged pause in interest rate hikes.

US President Donald Trump has warned he will impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, intensifying tensions with the South American nation. The proposed hike was outlined in a letter shared on social media,

The president’s tariff announcements suggest he has not backed away from his initial strategy, where even smaller trading partners will face tariffs.

Global stocks advanced on Thursday, underpinned by optimism around artificial intelligence and the prospect of upcoming interest rate cuts, while investors kept a cautious eye on U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing assault on international trade.

President Donald Trump's threats to impose high tariffs on countries make U.S. trading partners and investors nervous. But his sector tariffs could hurt consumers and businesses more in the long run.