President Trump has imposed a new round of 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, adding further strain to relations with one of America’s largest trading partners and marking …
World Economy
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Study links climate change to Canada’s wildfires, countering Trump’s claims (with video)
by Martim SilvaHuman-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the extreme weather conditions that fueled Canada’s massive summer wildfires, according to a study released Thursday, complicating President Trump’s repeated claims that the …
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Carney embraced Trump’s “nasty” jab at Canada. A 50% tariff deadline is now two weeks away (with videos)
by Martim SilvaWith proposed 50% tariffs set to take effect in two weeks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney turned President Trump’s own words back on him Thursday, describing the ongoing trade negotiations …
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Iran’s parliament is considering a plan that would bar ships connected to the United States, Israel and other so-called hostile countries from passing through the Strait of Hormuz until Tehran …
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China’s exports climbed more than expected in July, though the pace of growth cooled from June’s rapid rate, as strong global demand for high-tech components continued to absorb the country’s …
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Trump says the U.S. “needs missiles too” when asked about Zelensky’s request. The licensing decision still hasn’t been made (with video)
by Martim SilvaPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States “needs missiles too” when questioned about President Volodymyr Zelensky’s renewed appeal for long-range missiles and Patriot air defense systems. Speaking to …
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Study highlights emigration of young Africans and strong support for trade and China
by Martim SilvaHalf of Africans surveyed have already considered emigrating, especially educated young people, an Afrobarometer report revealed today, also noting strong support across countries for global trade and China’s role on …
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Taiwan’s Armed Forces launched the annual Han Kuang military exercises on Wednesday, designed to simulate a response to a potential Chinese invasion of the self-governed island, which Beijing claims as …