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Trump shakes up global trade with sweeping import tariffs
Trump shakes up global trade with sweeping import tariffs

Trump shakes up global trade with sweeping import tariffs

Financial markets went down and international politicians are looking for a response after US president Donald Trump announced a long-promised steep rise in import tariffs on all goods to the US. For
2 weeks ago
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal
EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

EU to invest $5bn in South Africa after US aid withdrawal

Donald Trump’s cancellation of millions in aid to the country left a massive funding gap. The EU’s investment package includes funding to boost vaccine manufacturing and for a transition to clean energy.
1 month ago
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

EU’s von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

The European Commission president says increasing defense spending is necessary in “an era of rearmament.” A European summit on defense and Ukraine is planned this week amid tense transatlantic relations. European Commission
1 month ago

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