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Economy
Trump advisor Navarro looks to cool spat with Musk
Washington (AFP) - Donald Trump's trade advisor Peter Navarro on Sunday insisted that "everything's fine with Elon" Musk, after the...
UK government to take control of British Steel under emergency law
London (AFP) - The UK government said it was taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel on Saturday after rushing an...
China calls on US to ‘completely cancel’ reciprocal tariffs
Beijing (AFP) - China on Sunday called on the United States to "completely cancel" its reciprocal tariffs after Washington announced...
Bulgarian border city hails Schengen tourism boom
Rousse (Bulgaria) (AFP) - There always used to be a long line of traffic waiting to cross the steel truss...
Indonesia palm oil firms eye new markets as US trade war casts shadow
Jakarta (AFP) - Indonesian palm oil companies are seeking new markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East as they...
UK government to take control of British Steel under emergency law
London (AFP) - The UK government said it was taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel on Saturday after rushing an...
UN shipping body approves global carbon pricing system
London (AFP) - Member states of the International Maritime Organization have voted in favour of a global pricing system to...
Iraqi markets a haven for pedlars escaping Iran’s economic woes
Basra (Iraq) (AFP) - Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the...
Asset flight challenges US safe haven status
New York (AFP) - The US has long been considered a financial safe haven. The sell-off of the dollar, stocks...
Trump defends policy after China hits US with 125% tariffs
Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump insisted Friday that his tariff policy was "doing really well" despite China hiking levies...
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