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09
Oct

Brazil Election Set to Reshape Trade Relations with the US as Tariffs and Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage

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Brazil’s upcoming presidential runoff is emerging as a pivotal moment for the country’s economic relationship with the United States, with trade tariffs, access to critical minerals and investment in strategic industries at stake. The October 25, 2026, runoff will see President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva face conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, following a closely watched […]

03
Sep

Trump Says G20 Finance Meeting Was “Very Productive and Positive”

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U.S. President Donald Trump has described the recently concluded G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, as “very productive and positive,” praising Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for representing the United States. The two-day meeting, held on August 31 and September 1 under the U.S. presidency of the G20, brought together […]

25
Jul

India to Continue Engaging With US on Trade Deal Despite New Tariff Measures

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India has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing a bilateral trade agreement with the United States despite the latest round of U.S. tariff measures affecting imports from several countries, including India. Officials said New Delhi remains focused on dialogue and believes continued negotiations are the best path toward strengthening economic ties. India Stays Committed to Trade […]

02
Jul

US Administration Declines to Extend USMCA Trade Deal, Casting Uncertainty Over North American Trade Future

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has formally declined to extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form, triggering a new phase of annual reviews and opening the possibility that the landmark North American trade pact could expire in 2036 if significant revisions are not agreed upon. The decision marks a dramatic […]

30
Jun

US Decision to Exit USMCA Extension Process Triggers Decade-Long Countdown for North American Trade Pact

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Washington Signals Major Shift in North American Trade Relations The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to formally declare that it will not extend the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), setting in motion a decade-long countdown that could ultimately lead to the expiration of one of the world’s largest free trade agreements by July […]

The UK's Shoplifting Epidemic: Failures of the Labour Party
27
Aug

The UK’s Shoplifting Epidemic: Failures of the Labour Party

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Shoplifting in UK hits all-time high Sound economics is backed by law and order. Strong businesses thrive in stable environments where property rights are protected, and criminals face real consequences. But right now, the UK’s shoplifting crisis is a textbook example of how left-wing policies erode economic foundations, inflate costs for everyone, and reward bad behavior. […]

US-China Tariff Truce Holds, But Trump Retains Final Say
30
Jul

US-China Tariff Truce Holds, But Trump Retains Final Say

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A fragile tariff truce between the United States and China continues to hold, offering a temporary reprieve in the ongoing trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. However, the future of this détente remains uncertain, as U.S. officials have made it clear that President Donald Trump, a key architect of the initial trade war, […]

President Trump Expresses Optimism on China Trade Deal Ahead of August Deadline
29
Jul

President Trump Expresses Optimism on China Trade Deal Ahead of August Deadline

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U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that a trade agreement with China could be finalized before the August 1 deadline, signaling a potential breakthrough in one of the world’s most closely watched economic negotiations. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, the president emphasized that talks with Beijing remain active, with negotiators working around […]

France Faces IMF or EU Oversight Without Urgent Fiscal Reforms, Warns Budget Minister
11
Jun

France Faces IMF or EU Oversight Without Urgent Fiscal Reforms, Warns Budget Minister

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France risks losing control over its financial future if it fails to urgently rein in public spending, Budget Minister Amélie de Montchalin warned on Tuesday, raising the specter of potential supervision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or European financial authorities. Montchalin emphasized the urgent need for fiscal discipline as France struggles with widening budget […]