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Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed
Brazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.
US cites forced labour concerns as grounds for new tariffs
USTR’s proposal comes from a Section 301 unfair trade practices investigation designed to help rebuild Trump’s tariffs.
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What is the St Petersburg forum, Putin’s economic outreach to the world?
A Ukrainian drone strike targeted energy facilities near St Petersburg hours before the forum began.
Turkiye’s top diplomat, Indonesia’s president discuss $10bn trade goal
The two discuss a range of sectors, including defence, energy, transportation and the halal food industry.
From: Counting the Cost
Is Asia facing a new currency crisis?
A stronger dollar, higher energy costs and market uncertainty are putting pressure on currencies across Asia.
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Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
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Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?
Far away from Indian mainland, the government is pumping billions of dollars into a controversial development project.
Thailand cracks down on foreign companies using fig leaf of local ownership
Thai authorities are ramping up enforcement of local ownership rules, stoking anxiety among foreign businesses.
Trump administration scraps $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation fund’
US Justice Department, however, plans to keep a settlement provision to bar audits of Trump’s past tax records.
US targets Brazil with new tariffs over trade practices
The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
