Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump imposes 35% tariff on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions and impacting global markets
President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by announcing a 35% tariff on all Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. This move intensifies...
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President Trump postpones new tariffs to August 1, eliciting varied responses from trade partners and businesses.
President Donald Trump has announced a postponement of new tariffs, now set to take effect on August 1, 2025. This decision follows a...
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President Trump delays new tariffs until August 1, causing mixed reactions among trade partners and businesses
President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of new tariffs on key trading partners until August 1, 2025, a move that has elicited...
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Belgium’s Migration Minister proposes using EU trade and visa policies to pressure countries into accepting rejected migrants
Belgium’s Migration Minister, Anneleen Van Bossuyt, has proposed leveraging the European Union’s trade and visa policies to pressure less developed countries into accepting...
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European Markets Brace for Volatility Amid U.S. Tariff Deadline and Trade Negotiations
European markets are currently navigating heightened volatility as the July 9 deadline approaches for the United States to impose new tariffs on European...
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Illicit ‘blood gold’ trade fuels conflict in West Africa’s Sahel region
In the Sahel region of West Africa, the illicit trade in gold, often termed “blood gold,” has become a significant driver of conflict...
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Canada has reversed its digital services tax on U.S. tech firms, leading to the resumption of trade talks
Canada has rescinded its planned Digital Services Tax (DST), a move aimed at advancing stalled trade negotiations with the United States. The tax,...
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Côte d’Ivoire Launches West Africa’s First Commodities Exchange
Côte d’Ivoire has inaugurated the Agricultural Commodities Exchange (BMPA), marking a significant advancement in the modernization of regional trade. This exchange, launched on...
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Nigeria Launches AfCFTA Air Corridor to Boost Trade
Nigeria has inaugurated an air cargo corridor under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), connecting Nigerian exporters to key African markets—Kenya, Uganda,...
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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows, Suggesting Potential Economic Resilience
The United States witnessed a significant narrowing of its trade deficit, suggesting potential economic resilience. The trade gap contracted by a record 55.5%...
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