The Russian economy was slowing even before President Trump’s latest threats. But the Kremlin has enough money to keep fighting in Ukraine.
Category: International Relations
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Swiss Businesses Fear Being ‘Annihilated’ by One of the World’s Highest Tariffs
Goods shipped from the country face a 39% tariff in the U.S., which companies warn will have dire consequences if President Trump cannot be quickly dissuaded.
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Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’
Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.
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Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’
Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.
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Bolsonaro House Arrest Casts Shadow Over Brazil-U.S. Trade Talks
The Brazilian Supreme Court justice’s order could complicate efforts to negotiate over President Trump’s punishing tariffs, set to go into effect this week.
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What Talks With India and Switzerland Say About Trump’s Trade War
One country is clashing with the U.S., the other racing to appease Washington. Both approaches are being tested ahead of a looming deadline for trade deals.
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Switzerland Is Stunned by 39% U.S. Tariff, Among the Highest in the World
Swiss officials plan to negotiate furiously for a lower rate in the coming days, before the punishing levy takes effect.
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Here’s What to Know About Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Brazil
Latin America’s biggest economy can weather the shock of a high tariff rate. But American coffee lovers and Brazilian ranchers are likely to feel the pain.
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How India Became One of the Biggest Buyers of Russian Oil
President Trump upended trade negotiations with India by making the purchase of crude oil a sticking point.
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Get a Table for 2, Inviting a Serving of Speculation
The former Canadian prime minister had dinner on Monday night with the newly single American pop star in Montreal, spurring intrigue over how they ended up meeting.
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Europe Made Major Trade Concessions to Trump. How Did That Happen?
Some European politicians are dismayed that the European Union did not drive a harder bargain, but facing the threat of a damaging trade war, officials say they had little choice.
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Europe, Worried by Other Global Crises, Agrees to Trump’s Trade Deal
The framework agreement will likely not do much for economic growth on either side. But it avoids new fissures on other foreign policy issues, particularly the war in Ukraine.