China Strikes Back, Targets U.S. Agriculture Says It Won’t Be Bullied by Fresh Trump Tariffs
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China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.
Trudeau Slams Trump’s Tariffs As ‘Very Dumb,’ Hits Back With 25% Tariffs
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Trudeau calls Trump’s tariffs “very dumb,” vows retaliation as U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, hitting key industries.
China Begins Major Political Meetings As US Tariffs Loom
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Top political meetings in China tackle economic challenges, US tariffs, tech innovation, and policy shifts amid global tensions.
Taiwan’s TSMC to Invest $100bn in US Chip Manufacturing, Trump Announces
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TSMC to invest $100bn in US chip plants, avoiding tariffs as Trump pushes for semiconductor manufacturing dominance.
China Rejects Trump’s Tariff Threat, Says Fentanyl Crisis Is U.S. Problem
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China condemns Trump’s 10% tariff, files WTO challenge, but signals openness to talks amid trade tensions with the U.S.
Lingering Impact of Tariffs of Trump on Global Trade Relations
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Tariffs of Trump on China, Mexico, and Canada reshaped global trade, creating lasting economic and diplomatic impacts.
India’s Trade Tensions and Strategic Opportunities in the US
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India’s Jaishankar visits the US to address trade tensions amid Trump’s tariff criticisms, and opportunities to strengthen strategic ties
Trump Plans Reciprocal Tariffs on India and Brazil
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Trump plans reciprocal tariffs on India and Brazil as part of US trade policy to address high import duties
A Surge in Afghanistan’s coal export to Pakistan
The worldwide rise in coal prices has made Pakistan turn towards Afghanistan to meet its coal demand. Consequently, coal export to Pakistan has spiked in recent days. The spokesperson for the Ministry of finance, Ahmad Wali Haqmal, reported that around two million tons of coal have been exported to Pakistan worth 4 billion Afghanis. He […]