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Over 50 nations seek trade talks after US tariffs trigger global market turmoil, raising fears of an economic downturn.
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Elon Musk urges US-Europe tariff-free trade zone and open movement as global tensions rise over Trump’s new import tariffs.
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Global stocks plunge as new tariffs by Trump spark fears of inflation, stalled growth, and global trade tensions.
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Trump proposes using tariffs to negotiate a TikTok deal with China, as the app faces an April 5 deadline for a sale.
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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on cars, escalating the trade war and disrupting global auto prices, supply chains, and production.
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Iran’s FM Abbas Araqchi rules out direct U.S. talks, citing pressure tactics, while reaffirming Iran’s defense readiness.
Torkham border reopens after a month, easing travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan amid talks on security and trade.
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Putin rejects full Ukraine ceasefire, agrees to halt energy attacks after Trump call; US peace talks continue in Jeddah.
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Mark Carney boosts Canada-France-UK ties amid Trump’s trade war, affirming Canadian sovereignty and Arctic security.
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Russia demands neutrality and NATO exclusion of Ukraine in peace talks as Trump, Putin discuss ceasefire and territorial terms.