International relations
US to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Trump says
China in crosshairs of measure addressing national security concerns
The Trump effect
Trade war
US sends message to China with metal tariffs as allies retaliate
Beijing calls for 'normal trade order' while EU presses countermeasures
International relations
China's Xi welcomes Kim with eyes on Trump
Rapprochement meant to ensure continued influence over North Korea
International relations
White House brings in another China hawk in Kudlow
Playing it cool, Beijing calls for resolution through dialogue
International relations
Kim's 'special message' for Trump sets media abuzz
Some in South Korea believe denuclearization offer led US to agree to talks
The Trump effect
Nippon Steel looks west as Trump turns protectionist
Japan's top steelmaker to buy Indian peer and triple strategic investment
International relations
Japan trade minister calls for calm heads over US tariffs
US only explained the schedule and procedure in talks
International relations
Beijing condemns US tariffs as Tokyo and Seoul seek exemptions
Philippines expects benefit to infrastructure drive from steel price fall
International relations
Eleven countries sign revamped TPP in Chile
Pacific trade deal brought back from the brink after US departure
The Trump effect
US tariffs threaten to upend the free trade order
'Trade wars are good' Trump says as China and Europe prepare countermeasures
Equities
Stocks plunge in Asia after Trump announces steel tariffs
Investors lose confidence amid prospect of rampant protectionism
The Trump effect
Trump's steel tariffs push Asia toward trade-war footing
Stocks fall as analysts warn of intensifying US-China tit for tat
International relations
US calls North Korea out on charm offensive
Any talks should center on denuclearization, State Department official says
North Korea Crisis
Pence at Winter Games in Korea -- sign of hope or a warning?
Some hear war drums beating behind Olympic cheer
North Korea Crisis
Kim's New Year speech seeks to split South Korea, America
North Korean leader offers Olympics talks, threatens US with 'nuclear button'
Politics
China and Russia calmly weigh Trump's security strategy
Powers branded as 'rivals' by Washington urge cooperation, not conflict
Politics
North Korea's latest missile test puts ball in Trump's court
Kim likely eyeing deals with US from position of strength
Politics
Japan, China on same page against Trump's protectionism
Business delegation trip sheds light on rift in long-term trade ambitions
North Korea Crisis
New US sanctions on North Korea ensnare more Chinese entities
Beijing issues tempered response but warns against 'unilateral' acts
The Trump effect
Asian 'Dreamers' speak out in Trump's America
Immigrants brought to US as children fight for their place in the country
Politics
Trump's Asian tour puts spotlight on legacy of Obama 'pivot'
North Korea, trade expected to dominate agenda of five-country excursion
Business
Toyota halves output target for planned Mexico plant
Automaker realigns production around North America to fit US focus
Politics
Trump dusts off 'pivot to Asia' with November tour
US seeks progress on North Korea, South China Sea, trade
The Trump effect
South Korea rejects 'one-sided' US demands on trade pact
Revisions unnecessary as imbalance already easing, argues Seoul
International relations
Japanese beef buyers may get frozen out by tariff hike
Protectionist measure also could cause friction in Japan-US economic dialogue