President Trump has rolled out a fresh wave of tariffs targeting more than 80 countries to replace an expiring 10% global duty, triggering immediate pushback from longtime U.S. allies and …
World Economy
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President Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Iran on Wednesday, warning that the U.S. will destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant, potentially even inside Tehran, every time Iran targets a …
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The European Commission today approved Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros subject to remedies, which include the exit from United International Pictures in Europe and 10-year restrictions on joint film distribution, …
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The Ukrainian President announced today that he had met with the American emissaries to revive diplomacy and find a solution to the war with Russia, at a time when negotiations …
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The drop of more than 30% in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and in Bab al-Mandeb, the gateway to the Red Sea, could affect a quarter of the world’s …
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New U.S. tariffs on Brazil take effect today. Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula’s party are already blaming each other for it
by Martim SilvaPresidential pre-candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and the Workers’ Party (PT), of Lula da Silva, exchanged criticism today on the first day that the new 25% tariffs imposed by the United States …
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Houthi rebels threaten to blockade Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea route. Here’s what that would mean for oil already squeezed by Hormuz
by Martim SilvaSince the early weeks of its war with Iran, Saudi Arabia has leaned on a cross-country pipeline to move millions of barrels of crude from the Persian Gulf to the …
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The Brazilian Government today announced 18 billion reais, about 3.11 billion euros, in credit to help companies affected by the 25% tariffs imposed by the United States. Called “Plano Brasil …