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Why is Donald Trump so afraid of BRICS?

The US president vowed higher tariffs on BRICS nations that align with the bloc’s plans to challenge US hegemony. Despite the China-backed initiative making limited progress, dozens of nations are still eager to join. US...

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Trump tariffs: SE Asia worried as US targets transshipments

The US wants to crack down on Chinese goods in disguise — and Southeast Asian countries are caught in the crossfire. Earlier this month, Washington announced a new US–Vietnam trade deal, under which Vietnamese exports to...

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US postpones tariff hike, sets new rates for some countries

US President Trump sent letters to several countries, including close allies Japan and South Korea, imposing tariffs starting August 1. Japanese PM Ishiba said he wanted to reach a deal which worked for both nations....

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How China wields rare earths as a strategic weapon

China’s grip on rare earths — vital for smartphones, EVs and military tech — has left the US, Europe and India vulnerable. Until global supplies increase, Beijing wields great power over the West’s critical industries....

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Trump says deal ‘done’ for China to supply rare earths

The US president has announced a rare earth supply deal with China, signaling a step forward in trade talks. The agreement also includes provisions for Chinese students in the US. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced...

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Musk slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ as ‘abomination’

Billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has heavily criticized a tax and spending bill put forward by US President Donald Trump. His remarks received support from a seemingly unlikely quarter. Billionaire Elon Musk has delivered a scathing opinion...

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Trump targets illegal migration with remittance tax plan

Washington plans a 5% tax on remittance transfers that would cover millions of foreigners living in the US. With about $160 billion sent by Latin Americans alone, their home countries would be among the hardest...

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Taiwan wants peace with China but needs tight defense — Lai

Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, says his country wants dialogue with China but still needs to prepare for war. Lai, who is marking a year in power, rejects Beijing’s claim of sovereignty over the self-ruled island....

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US economy shrinks by unexpected 0.3%

US growth has dipped by an unforeseen 0.3% in the first three months of Donald Trump’s presidency, according to initial data. Stocks fell in reaction to the news. The US Commerce Department on Wednesday said the...

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Trump probe raises doubts over US role in IMF, World Bank

The US president has ordered a review of US-funded international organizations, which he claims unfairly benefit other nations. As the IMF and World Bank hold their Spring summits this week, are their futures secure? The International...

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Stock market sell-off: Is a US recession ahead?

When Donald Trump was reelected in November, many investors declared the so-called Trump Trade would spur US stocks to new highs. But markets are now spooked by fears the world’s largest economy is close to...

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China aims for 5% economic growth despite challenges

Xi Jinping’s government hopes to see a 5% economic growth rate in 2025, the same goal as 2024, despite slowing consumer demand at home and what looks like a new trade war with Trump. China aims...