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Global powers watch US-Canada trade spat for negotiation lessons
China and other global trading partners are closely observing the escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada, viewing it as a potential turning point with significant implications. Analysts suggest th…
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Trump weighs new tariff on China to counter cheap exports
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods, aiming to penalize China for its high volume of cheap exports. This move is designed to avoid jeopardizing the existing trade truce an…
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China Rattled by US White House Chaos Ahead of Xi Visit
Chinese officials are reportedly unsettled by the disorganization within the Trump administration as they prepare for President Xi Jinping's upcoming state visit to the US. Sources indicate a lack of clear leadership an…
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Chile courts China after US tariffs over forced labor concerns
Chilean President José Antonio Kast met with China's ambassador to Santiago, Niu Qingbao, shortly after the US imposed tariffs on Chilean exports, citing forced labor concerns. Kast, who previously aligned with Trump's …
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Trump threatens EU tariffs over Google fine, launching trade probe
Former US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on European Union goods in retaliation for the bloc's recent $1 billion fine against Google. Trump announced on social media that his administration …
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Trump reimposes tariffs on 60 countries over forced labor concerns
President Donald Trump is reimposing significant tariffs on approximately 60 countries, citing inadequate enforcement of bans on goods produced by forced labor. These new tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, are being im…
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White House Accuses China's Moonshot AI of Stealing Anthropic's Fable Model
The White House has formally accused Moonshot AI of illegally distilling Anthropic's Fable model to create its Kimi K3 large language model. This accusation, made by a senior official from the White House Office of Scie…
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US seeks more critical minerals from China amid trade talks
The United States is not receiving a sufficient quantity of critical minerals from China, according to US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Greer stated that while there is a flow of these minerals, it is not at the …
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Trump pursues new tariff strategy targeting Brazil after court defeats
Former President Donald Trump is pursuing new strategies to implement tariffs on imports, particularly targeting Brazil with a 25% duty. This follows a Supreme Court decision that limited his previous methods of imposin…
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US tariffs push Brazil's trade to China, US export share hits record low
Brazil's trade has significantly shifted towards China, with the US share of Brazilian exports hitting a record low of 9.4% in the first half of 2026. This change is attributed to trade tensions and tariffs imposed by t…
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US weighs higher tariffs on China over forced labor allegations
A US hearing is considering higher tariffs on goods from China due to allegations of forced labor. Business groups and labor advocates presented differing views at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (U…
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US launches trade probe into Germany over drug pricing
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated an investigation into Germany under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. This investigation aims to determine if Germany's sustained low pricing of innovative…
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Brazil's deforestation drop counters US tariff justification
Brazil has announced a significant decrease in Amazon deforestation rates for May, with a 61.4% reduction compared to the previous year. This data counters the justification used by the Trump administration for imposing…
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US and China establish trade boards to manage disputes
The US and China have agreed to establish trade and investment boards to manage disputes and foster stability in their relationship. These boards will address issues such as tariffs, drone regulations, rare earth suppli…
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US considers new tariffs on India to boost trade deal leverage
The US is reportedly considering a new 12.5% tariff on Indian goods as a bargaining chip in ongoing trade negotiations. This proposed levy, stemming from an unfair trade practices investigation, is aimed at addressing c…
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US proposes 25% tariff on Brazil imports over trade practices
The US has proposed a 25% tariff on various Brazilian imports, citing unfair trade practices. This action, initiated under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets areas including digital trade, intellectual proper…
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Vietnam's counterfeit market defies US raids and tariff threats
Vietnam's Ninh Hiep market continues to operate as a major hub for counterfeit luxury goods, despite repeated raids and threats of US trade tariffs. Sellers at the market describe police actions as largely performative,…
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CEOs stay silent on Trump tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
CEOs are remaining silent on the Supreme Court's ruling against Donald Trump's tariffs, fearing repercussions despite private criticism. The ruling, which struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Ec…