Bangladesh plans to import more US cotton to boost trade ties, avoid tariffs, and support its textile industry’s growth.
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Prime Minister Carney To Bolster Canada’s Relations With France, UK, And Assert Sovereignty
Mark Carney boosts Canada-France-UK ties amid Trump’s trade war, affirming Canadian sovereignty and Arctic security.
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Trump Escalates Trade War With EU, Threatens 200% Tariff on Alcohol
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on EU alcohol as US-EU trade war escalates over steel, whiskey tariffs, and retaliatory measures.
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Trump Threatens Further Tariffs as EU, Canada Retaliate
Trump escalates trade war with new EU tariffs, threatens further tariffs as Canada, EU, and allies retaliate amid market fears.
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China’s Foreign Minister Criticizes US Tariffs And Accuses The Country Of ‘Meeting Good With Evil’
China’s Foreign Minister warns of “meeting good with evil” as Beijing vows to “firmly counter” US tariffs amid trade tensions.
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China Strikes Back, Targets U.S. Agriculture Says It Won’t Be Bullied by Fresh Trump Tariffs
China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.
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Trudeau Slams Trump’s Tariffs As ‘Very Dumb,’ Hits Back With 25% Tariffs
Trudeau calls Trump’s tariffs “very dumb,” vows retaliation as U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, hitting key industries.
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China Begins Major Political Meetings As US Tariffs Loom
Top political meetings in China tackle economic challenges, US tariffs, tech innovation, and policy shifts amid global tensions.
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Taiwan’s TSMC to Invest $100bn in US Chip Manufacturing, Trump Announces
TSMC to invest $100bn in US chip plants, avoiding tariffs as Trump pushes for semiconductor manufacturing dominance.
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China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threat, Says Fentanyl Crisis Is U.S. Problem
China condemns Trump’s 10% tariff, files WTO challenge, but signals openness to talks amid trade tensions with the U.S.
