US-EU tariff conflict may imperil $9.5 trillion of business — AmCham

March 17, 2025 | 7:36 pm

3D-printed miniature trump — A 3D-PRINTED miniature model of US President Donald J. Trump and the European Union’s flag are seen in this illustration taken on Jan. 27, 2025. — REUTERS

BRUSSELS — The US-European tariff conflict is jeopardizing transatlantic business worth $9.5 trillion annually, the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) to the European Union (EU) warned on Monday.

AmCham EU, whose more than 160 members include Apple, ExxonMobil and Visa, showed in its annual Transatlantic Economy report a deepening relationship hitting records in 2024, such as goods and services trade of $2 trillion.

It talks of 2025 as a year of promise and peril for the world’s largest commercial relationship.

In the past week, Washington has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, the EU has set out plans for retaliation and President Donald J. Trump has threatened 200% tariffs on EU wine and spirits.

Mr. Trump has railed against the US goods trade deficit with the EU, although in services there is a US surplus, and urged manufacturers to produce in America.

AmCham said trade is only part of transatlantic commercial activity and that the real benchmark was investment.

“Contrary to conventional wisdom, most US and European investments flow to each other, rather than to lower-cost emerging markets,” it said.

US foreign affiliate sales in Europe are four times US exports to Europe and European affiliate sales in the United States are three times higher than European exports.

AmCham warned ripple effects from the trade conflict could damage these close ties.

The report’s lead author Daniel Hamilton said intra-firm trade making up about 90% of Ireland’s and 60% of Germany’s trade could be hit.

There was also a risk of spillover into services trade, data flows or energy, with Europe reliant on US LNG imports.

“Ripple effects of conflict in the trade space will not be confined to trade. They ripple through all of those other channels and the interactions are quite significant,” he said.

US and European companies had interlinking value chains to be globally competitive, such as for BMW cars exported from the US.

“I’m not sure you’re going to have isolated investments,” Mr. Hamilton said. “That’s just going to make things very inefficient.” — Reuters

Trump says both reciprocal and sectoral tariffs coming April 2

March 17, 2025 | 7:35 pm

Bloomberg-US-port-container-ships — Cranes load ships at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. — BLOOMBERG

US PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump said he would be imposing both broad reciprocal tariffs and additional sector-specific tariffs on April 2.

Mr. Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that “in certain cases, both” types of levies would be placed on foreign goods imported to the US.

“They charge us and we charge them and then in addition to that on autos on steel on aluminum we are going to have additional tariffs,” Mr. Trump said on Sunday.

The remarks signal that Mr. Trump plans to press ahead with a more aggressive tariff regime, despite initial moves roiling financial markets and straining alliances.

Mr. Trump has previously said that his administration is preparing what he’s dubbed reciprocal tariffs — which would hit imports from each country with a tariff rate determined based on a calculation incorporating its own tariff and nontariff barriers.

But the president has also said he wants to prepare key US industries, including automobiles, steel, aluminum, microprocessors, and pharmaceuticals. It hasn’t been clear whether those sectoral tariffs would be incorporated into or added on top of the reciprocal tariff regime.

“April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” Mr. Trump said. “We’re getting back some of the wealth that very, very foolish presidents gave away because they had no clue what they were doing.”

Mr. Trump has already imposed a 20% tariff rate in China, as well as a 25% levy on steel and aluminum. He also announced a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods, but subsequently offered a one-month extension for goods compliant with the North American trade deal, known as USMCA, negotiated during his first term. Mr. Trump has also said Canadian energy and potash, a key fertilizer, would only be hit with a 10% tax. — Bloomberg

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital

March 17, 2025 | 7:34 pm

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican on Sunday released the first image of Pope Francis in hospital since he began treatment for double pneumonia, in which the 88-year-old pontiff appeared to be breathing unaided.

The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital on Feb. 14 with a severe respiratory infection that has required evolving treatment. He has not been seen in public since.

Francis is pictured from behind, sitting facing the altar in a chapel at the hospital. The side of his face is visible and his right hand rests on his lap. There is no sign that he is receiving the supplementary oxygen that he has been given throughout his stay.

The Vatican said the photo was taken on Sunday, when the pope celebrated Mass with other priests in the chapel.

In its latest medical update, issued on Saturday, the Vatican said Francis was gradually improving and was using less mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing.

The pope has been described as being in a stable or improving condition for nearly two weeks, but the Vatican has not yet given a timeframe for his discharge, saying his recovery is going slowly.

Francis is prone to lung infections because he had pleurisy as a young adult and had part of one lung removed.

He has been receiving both respiratory physiotherapy to help with his breathing and physical therapy to help with his mobility. He has used a wheelchair in recent years due to knee and back pain.

Francis celebrated the 12^th anniversary of his election as pope from hospital on Thursday.

Doctors not involved in the pope’s care have said he is likely to face a long, fraught road to recovery, given his age and other medical conditions. — Reuters

South Korea’s opposition says delay of Yoon impeachment ruling is irresponsible

March 17, 2025 | 7:33 pm

SEOUL — South Korea’s opposition Democratic Party on Monday urged the country’s Constitutional Court to swiftly rule on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment, saying keeping the country waiting is “irresponsible” and deepening social division.

As the eight-member court continued deliberations well into the third week, political tensions have surged between those who demand Mr. Yoon’s ouster for declaring a short-lived martial law in December and supporters who want him reinstated.

The court had wrapped up arguments on Feb. 25, where Mr. Yoon said his martial law declaration was needed to root out “anti-state” elements but he never intended to fully impose emergency military rule.

“The country and the people have come to the breaking point,” a Democratic Party leadership member Kim Min-seok said. “We wait for the court’s responsible decision. Further delay is not normal and irresponsible,” he told a party meeting.

In 2017, former president Park Geun-hye was removed from office 11 days after the final arguments in the Constitutional Court in her impeachment trial.

South Koreans have gathered in huge numbers in the capital Seoul supporting and backing the conservative leader’s removal, saying the delay has been frustrating and made confusion worse.

Mr. Yoon was impeached by the Democratic Party-controlled parliament in December for violating his constitutional duty. He committed acts that are a grave threat to rule of law and more than disqualify him from office, the impeachment motion said.

Mr. Yoon is on a separate criminal trial on charges of leading insurrection, which is punishable by death or life in prison.

The fallout of Mr. Yoon’s martial law declaration has widened the rifts between the conservatives and liberals and those in the public, adding stress on institutions and putting much of the government policy making in limbo.

Some of the country’s top military commanders have been taken off duty and face criminal trials for their roles in the martial law decree. Arguments in the trial of former Defense minister Kim Yong-hyun on insurrection charges begin on Monday.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who was briefly acting president after Mr. Yoon was impeached and suspended from power on Dec. 14, has also been impeached and the country is now led by the Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok. — Reuters

Arca rules rapid, blitz of National Age Group Under-18 open division

March 17, 2025 | 7:23 pm

MISSING OUT on a title the day before, Christian Gian Karlo Arca made sure he wouldn’t be denied again as she swept both rapid and blitz of the premier Under-18 open division of the National Age Group Chess Championships at the FPJ Arena in San Jose, Batangas over the weekend.

Winding up a runner-up in the standard section behind eventual winner Ruelle Canino, the 16-year-old proud son of Panabo, Davao del Norte did not leave any stone unturned and swept both rapid and blitz in seven games each to go home with two golds and silver.

The feats earned Mr. Arca a spot at the Asian Youth Chess Championships set from Nov. 20 to 30 in Bangkok, Thailand.

It was a complete turnaround from his performance in the standard class where he just couldn’t find his rhythm and even lost to the one player that won it — Cagayan de Oro wunderkind Ms. Canino.

While Mr. Arca did not get to face and exact revenge on Ms. Canino, who struggles with faster time control, the double-gold haul was enough to soften the impact of his failed bid in standard of this meet sponsored by CoinEx and backed by host Mayor Ben Patron and Congressman Mark Lester Patron, the Philippine Sports Commission and NCFP.

Like Mr. Arca, Jersey Marticio ruled both girls’ U18 rapid and blitz to add to the silver she captured in standard.

Other victors were Khana Kathrine Ventolero (U12 girls rapid and blitz), Sebastian Damonsong (U12 boys rapid) and Roel Pagatpatan (U12 boys blitz). — Joey Villar

Creamline eyes early PVL lead against Chery Tiggo

March 17, 2025 | 7:22 pm

Games on Tuesday
(PhilSports Arena)
4 p.m. – Creamline vs Chery Tiggo
6:30 p.m. – Petro Gazz vs ZUS

IN ITS FIRST 16 conferences with the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), Creamline hasn’t missed a beat and has always had a podium finish.

And the mighty Cool Smashers are not about to break that impressive streak as they go up against the Chery Tiggo Crossovers on Tuesday in their best-of-three PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals at the PhilSports Arena.

The dynastic champions are going all out to gain the early upper hand in their 4 p.m. showdown since every victory counts in a short but sweet series.

Game Two is set for Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo while a decider, if necessary, is either March 25 at PhilSports or March 27 in Antipolo.

The Cool Smashers, of course, are trying to get inside the four-team, round-robin-format semis where they hope to make best-of-three finals where they will be assured of a 17^th straight podium finish and a crack at a five-peat feat and 11^th crown overall.

Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses though is focusing on the present.

“We’re taking it a day and a game at a time,” he said.

Also seeking an early 1-0 lead is Petro Gazz, which tangles with a dangerous ZUS Coffee at 6:30 p.m.

While the Angels needed just one game to make the quarters cut, the Thunderbelles had to go through the grueling play-in phase where it swept fancied Cignal and Capital1 in Group B to gatecrash into the round.

Same with Chery Tiggo, which conquered Pool A with wins over Nxled and Farm Fresh. — Joey Villar

Tropang Giga and Gin Kings battle for series upper hand in Game 3

March 17, 2025 | 7:22 pm

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AFTER FAILING to convert his last-gasp attempt at the game-winner against a wall of defenders, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (RHJ) lay down on the floor for extra seconds, absorbing the missed opportunity to steal Game 2 for TNT.

His teammates went over to RHJ’s spot and encircled him, letting their beloved import know that everything’s fine despite the 70-71 loss that enabled Ginebra to tie the PBA Commissioner’s Cup finals at 1-1.

“We ‘live and die’ for RHJ,” said RR Pogoy, expressing Tropang Giga’s immense faith in the two-time Best Import that helped them to two Governors’ Cup titles.

With Ginebra erasing TNT’s three-point cushion and going up by one on a four-point cluster from Justin Brownlee, the Tropang Giga put the ball in the hands of the ever-reliable Mr. Hollis-Jefferson.

But this time, it didn’t work out the way it normally did.

Hounded by the double-team of Stephen Holt and Scottie Thompson, RHJ couldn’t launch a decent shot and beat the buzzer with 32.5 seconds left.

TNT managed to retrieve possession on a steal by Calvin Oftana on the other end, giving themselves 7.3 ticks to execute a final offensive. RHJ received the inbounds pass from Mr. Pogoy, dribbled closer to the basket as Mr. Thompson joined primary defender Mr. Holt and disturbed the TNT import’s ball control, leaving him little room and time space as he shot an off-balanced jumper.

“I’ll probably watch that shot 20 times. You know, the last two or three possessions I didn’t even get a shot on? That’s on me,” Mr. Hollis-Jefferson said.

“I mean, that’s something I want to get better at, learn from it, grow from it. I’ll watch it. I’m not afraid to see where I messed up, where I made a mistake. Hopefully (Coach) Chot (Reyes) calls me out on it. I’m good with that. So it’s all about getting better.”

The counter-adjustments and counter-counter-adjustments continue on Wednesday as TNT and Ginebra battle for control of the race-to-four finale in Game 3 at the PhilSports Arena. — Olmin Leyba

Russian teen Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim Indian Wells title

March 17, 2025 | 7:21 pm

RUSSIAN teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track.

The 17-year-old Andreeva, the youngest women’s champion at the tournament since Serena Williams in 1999, found her form midway through the match and crumpled to the ground in celebration after closing it out with a forehand winner.

Top seed Sabalenka pulled herself out of a slump to bring some of her best tennis to the California desert this year and got off to a hot start on Sunday but her form unraveled as the match wore on and she was left to rue missed opportunities.

“I would like to thank myself for fighting until the end and for always believing in me and for never quitting,” Andreeva said at the trophy ceremony.

“I was running like a rabbit today because Aryna, she’s been sending bullets and it was really hard to just keep up.”

Andreeva had lost to Sabalenka twice this year and it looked as though the pattern would continue as the top-seeded Belarusian mixed some nifty drop shots with her usual forehand power to save four break points in the third game.

Sabalenka sent a backhand winner down the line to break in the fourth game and four games later a visibly frustrated Andreeva whacked a ball into the stands after sending a shot into the net as the Russian was broken again.

The teenager got a confidence boost in the second set, however, when she broke Sabalenka with a forehand winner in the third game and fended off two break points in the sixth.

After trading breaks to open the third set, Sabalenka’s errors began to pile up and she fired into the net on break point in the third game to give the ninth seed the advantage.

‘MORE AGGRESSIVE’
“After the first set, I just realized, that, ‘oh, well, what I do now, it doesn’t work, so I have to change something,’” Andreeva told reporters.

“In the second set, I tried to play a little bit more aggressive. I didn’t try to over hit her, because I don’t think anyone can over hit Aryna, because she’s super-powerful player.

“I tried to really, I don’t know, create something to make her uncomfortable, and, you know, point-by-point, game-by-game, I managed to do that.”

Gracious in defeat, 2023 runner-up Sabalenka brought her trademark sense of humor to the trophy ceremony, while holding onto the petite consolation prize.

“I kind of have a love-hate relationship with this place. I’ll just put this trophy on top of another one and pretend it’s the trophy for the winning,” said Sabalenka.

“It’s going to be a quite similar size, you know?”

The win on Sunday sees Andreeva continue her meteoric rise, after she partnered with coach Conchita Martinez a year ago, as she recorded her fifth straight win over a top-10 player.

Former world number two Martinez guided Andreeva into the French Open semifinals last year and helped steer her into the world’s top 10 with her triumph in Dubai last month.

Andreeva, who downed twice champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals, heaped praise on her team in her victory speech and later told reporters they were “super protective” of her. — Reuters

Trump trade war to sap Canadian, Mexican and US growth, OECD says

March 17, 2025 | 6:19 pm

PARIS — President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes will drag down growth in Canada, Mexico and the United States while driving up inflation, the OECD forecast on Monday, cutting its global economic outlook and warning that a broader trade war would sap growth further.

In the case of a generalised trade shock, not only will US households pay a high direct price, but the likely economic slowdown will cost the United States more than the extra income the tariffs are supposed to generate, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development estimated in its interim outlook.

Global growth is on course to slow slightly from 3.2% in 2024 to 3.1% in 2025 and 3.0% in 2026, the Paris-based policy forum said, cutting its projections from 3.3% for both this year and next in its previous economic outlook, issued in December.

But the global picture masked divergences among major economies with resilience in some big emerging markets like China helping to make up for a marked slowdown in North America.

The proliferation of tariff hikes would weigh on global business investment and boost inflation, leaving central banks little choice but to keep interest rates higher for longer than previously expected, the OECD said.

The organisation updated its forecasts assuming tariffs between the United States and its neighbours are raised an extra 25 percentage points on almost all goods imports from April.

As a result, US economic growth was seen slowing this year to 2.2% before losing more steam next year to only 1.6%, the OECD said, cutting its forecasts from 2.4% and 2.1% previously.

But the Mexican economy would be hit hardest by the tariff hikes, contracting 1.3% this year and a further 0.6% next year instead of growing 1.2% and 1.6% as previously expected.

Canada’s growth rate would slow to 0.7% this year and next, well below the 2% previously forecast for both years.

TRADE WAR FALLOUT
With less direct exposure to the trade war for now, the euro area economy was seen gaining momentum this year with 1.0% growth and reaching 1.2% next year, although that was down from previous forecasts for 1.3% and 1.5% respectively.

Stronger government support for Chinese growth would help offset the impact of higher tariffs in the world’s second-biggest economy, the OECD said, forecasting 4.8% growth in 2025 – up from 4.7% – before slowing to 4.4% in 2026 – unchanged from the previous estimate.

However, the OECD said the global outlook would be much worse if Washington escalates the trade war by raising tariffs on all non-commodity imports and its trade partners do the same.

It estimated an increase in bilateral tariffs permanently by 10 percentage points would shave around 0.3 percentage points off global growth by the second and third years of the shock, while global inflation would be on average 0.4 percentage points higher over the first three years.

In such a scenario, the US economy would suffer a significant hit, with growth 0.7 percentage points lower than what it otherwise would have been by the third year. The direct cost to US households could be as much as $1,600 each.

The financial cost from the economic drag from tariffs would also offset any extra income they generate for the public coffers, which means they would be insufficient to pay for lowering other taxes as the US administration has planned. — Reuters

Skip the long lines: Pioneer Insurance shares convenient vehicle registration renewal without LTO visits

March 17, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Pioneer Insurance calls on vehicle owners to get the Land Transportation Office (LTO)-mandated Compulsory Third Party Liability (CTPL) insurance online, making it convenient for them to complete their registration renewals through the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS).

Pioneer Insurance Motor Department Head Iluminado Garcia III shared the importance of simplifying the renewal process and emphasized that CTPL insurance is available online via Pioneer InsureShop.

“In a country with one of the worst traffic in the world, time is of the essence for vehicle owners. When it is time to renew their vehicle registration, owners can skip the lines and complete the process online, allowing more time for things that matter most,” he said.

Insights on CTPL Insurance

CTPL insurance is a mandatory requirement for LTO vehicle registration. It provides coverage of up to P200,000 in the event of accidents that result in third-party bodily injury or death, which may be used to cover burial or funeral expenses, hospital treatment, or as cash assistance for permanent disablement.

Mr. Garcia further pointed out that “many are unaware of the full benefits CTPL provides, often viewing it merely as a requirement for LTO motor vehicle registration that needs to be accomplished mindlessly. Many car owners also showed minimal concern about the legitimacy of their insurance providers.”

While the Insurance Commission has a set pricing for CTPL, many sellers tend to overprice or underprice their rates. As a result, vehicle owners unknowingly end up paying more than they should or are left with unreliable claims servicing after an accident.

With this, Mr. Garcia reiterated, “Given the rise in road accidents, it’s crucial for vehicle owners, drivers, or even pedestrians, to fully understand the benefits of CTPL and how to get it at the right price. It is more than just a requirement. It’s a financial backup.”

Traditional vs online process

Traditionally, renewing a vehicle’s registration involves multiple steps, including getting a vehicle inspection, visiting the LTO in person to submit paperwork, paying renewal fees, and collecting the new Official Receipt (OR) and Certificate of Registration (CR).

However, for vehicles already registered with the LTMS, owners can now complete the process online eliminating the need to visit an LTO office.

The online vehicle registration renewal process starts with purchasing the required CTPL insurance.

Once completed, the Certificate of Coverage (COC) is sent via email and must be uploaded to the Land Transportation Management System (LTMS).

Vehicle owners should then verify if their vehicle is listed in their LTMS account by logging into https://portal.lto.gov.ph.

Next, the vehicle must undergo inspection at a Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) to ensure roadworthiness and emissions compliance.

If the vehicle passes, the PMVIC submits the inspection report directly to LTMS. Owners must then confirm their COC and Inspection Report Number through the LTMS portal before proceeding with the payment of any remaining fees via the system’s secure online payment platform.

Once the transaction is completed, the new Official Receipt (OR) can be downloaded and printed as proof of successful registration renewal. This document should be kept for future reference.

Pioneer’s solution

Mr. Garcia shares an innovative solution from Pioneer, “We offer CTPL that is authenticated by the LTO, ensuring it meets regulatory standards. It is available online via Pioneer InsureShop and follows the exact rates set by the Insurance Commission, making it a reliable and convenient option for vehicle owners.”

Through Pioneer InsureShop and the LTMS portal, motorists can complete their vehicle registration renewal process efficiently and find confidence that their insurance will respond in case of a claim.

“No long lines and unnecessary costs to worry about,” Mr. Garcia said.

Pioneer CTPL is available online at https://bit.ly/PioneerInsureShopCTPL.

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[B-SIDE Podcast] Responsible pet ownership, immediate medical attention can reduce rabies fatalities

March 17, 2025 | 4:17 pm

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SM City Caloocan: Where every day feels like a celebration

March 17, 2025 | 4:00 pm

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