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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 […]

15
Jul

Brazil Braces for New U.S. Tariffs as Washington Expands Global Trade Push

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Brazil is preparing for a fresh round of U.S. tariffs after the Trump administration moved closer to imposing new trade measures on thousands of Brazilian products, escalating economic tensions between the Western Hemisphere’s two largest economies. According to sources familiar with the matter, Washington is expected to announce a 25% tariff on more than 4,000 […]

South Africa Sends Envoys to U.S. Over 30% Tariffs
11
Sep

South Africa Sends Envoys to U.S. Over 30% Tariffs

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Ramaphosa pushes for trade relief amid rising tensions with Washington PRETORIA, Sept. 10, 2025 — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the dispatch of a high level delegation to the United States, as Pretoria seeks urgent relief from new 30% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. The envoys will hold meetings in both New […]

Canada Imposes C$29.8 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports
13
Mar

Canada Imposes C$29.8 Billion Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Imports

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In a move likely to escalate trade tensions, Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports worth C$29.8 billion (approximately $20 billion), effective immediately. The decision comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent imposition of higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, marking a significant turn in the ongoing trade dispute between the […]