China rejects Trump’s “tariff numbers game” as meaningless amid WTO, UNCTAD warnings of declining global trade and growth.
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Trump Warns China ‘Not Getting Off The Hook’ on US Electronics Tariffs
Trump says no one is exempt from tariffs as US-China trade tensions grow despite temporary tech product exemptions.
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Iran Threatens to Expel UN Nuclear Inspectors Ahead of US Talks in Oman
Iran warns of expelling UN inspectors amid US talks in Oman, citing threats; tensions rise over nuclear programme.
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UAE to Grant 5-Year Visas to 100,000 Pakistanis: Al-Zaabi
UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
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EU Takes Stand Against US Tariffs, Proposes 25% Retaliatory Duties
EU backs first retaliatory tariffs on US goods over Trump’s levies, targeting $24B in imports across three phases.
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China Hits Back at US with 84% Tariff Hike and New Countermeasures
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China, EU Commit to Strengthening Trade Ties Amid US Tariff Hikes
Premier Li Qiang slams US tariff hikes, vows economic resilience, and calls for deeper EU-China cooperation on trade.
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China Warns of Firm Retaliation Against US Over Tariff Disputes
China vows firm tariff countermeasures against US, defending free trade and urging equal-footing dialogue to resolve tensions.
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Trump Threatens China with 50% Tariffs if Beijing Doesn’t Drop Levies
Trump threatens China with a 50% tariff if it doesn’t withdraw its counter-tariff, escalating global trade tensions.
