RTRS: U.S. READOUT OF BESSENT, LUTNICK MEETING WITH JAPANESE MINISTER: FRANK AND CONSTRUCTIVE DISCUSSIONS ON FAIR AND RECIPROCAL TRADE

RTRS: U.S. READOUT: BESSENT HIGHLIGHTED TO MINISTER AKAZAWA BOTH TARIFFS AND NON-TARIFF MEASURES, THE IMPORTANCE OF ECONOMIC SECURITY AS NATIONAL SECURITY, AND OTHER ISSUES OF CONCERN

BBG: TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT COMMENTS ON X ABOUT TALKS WITH JAPAN

BBG: BESSENT: HOPEFUL US, JAPAN CAN SOON FIND CONSENSUS ON KEY ISSUES

Treasury Secretary Bessent discusses x regarding discussions with Japan

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latimes.com: Trump ofrecerá a fabricantes de automóviles cierto alivio de sus aranceles del 25%
Link: https://www.latimes.com/espanol/eeuu/articulo/2025-05-02/trump-ofrecera-a-fabricantes-de-automoviles-cierto-alivio-de-sus-aranceles-del-25

India prohibits direct or indirect imports of goods from Pakistan

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BBG: AKAZAWA SAYS HE WON'T COMMENT ON DETAILS OF US TRADE TALKS

BBG: AKAZAWA SAYS US, JAPAN MADE PROGRESS IN TRADE TALKS

Akazawa: US, Japan Make Progress in Trade Talks

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BBG: JAPAN CHIEF TRADE NEGOTIATOR AKAZAWA TALKS TO REPORTERS

RTRS: India bans imports from Pakistan amid tension over tourist killings

Pakistan flag ships banned from entering Indian ports

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RTRS: ZELENSKIY SAYS US MINERALS DEAL IS BENEFICIAL TO BOTH SIDES, SAYS IT GIVES UKRAINE OPPORTUNITY TO DEFEND FUTURE US INVESTMENTS

BBG: JAPAN PM ISHIBA: US TARIFFS ON AUTO PARTS VERY REGRETTABLE

nbcnews.com: Temu halts shipping direct from China as de minimis tariff loophole is cut off
Link: https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/temu-halts-shipping-direct-china-de-minimis-tariff-loophole-cut-rcna204597

BBG: Berkshire Hathaway operating earnings drop more than expected as Buffett warns of tariff uncertainty

RTRS: BUFFETT SAYS WE SHOULD BE LOOKING TO TRADE WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD, TRADE SHOULD NOT BE WEAPON

Washington Post, citing officials: Trump's decision to fire his National Security Advisor was due to accumulated frustration with policies and commitments

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BBG: Warren Buffett knocks tariffs and protectionism: 'Trade should not be a weapon'

Thai PM said on a national TV program that the government has prepared for U.S. tariff issues since late last year, working with experts and USTR. Talks cover trade rules, taxes, and support for Thai businesses. ASEAN cooperation is also key to boosting regional bargaining power. https://t.co/U2mMyebkZp

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