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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Torkham Border Closure Enters 18th Day Amid Pak-Afghan Dispute
Torkham border closure enters 18th day, disrupting trade & livelihoods. Urgent Pak-Afghan dialogue needed to resolve tensions.
The Afghanistan Crisis: Pakistan’s Unpaid Bill for a War It Didn’t Start
Pakistan faces $450B in losses, 80,000 deaths due to the Afghanistan crisis, straining its economy, security and global investments.
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Lingering Impact of Tariffs of Trump on Global Trade Relations
Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts.
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Lockdowns and Protests: A Governance Crisis in Pakistan
The ongoing PTI protests and the government’s reliance on lockdowns reveal a deeper governance crisis in Pakistan, disrupting the economy, causing loss of life, and exacerbating political instability.
