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Japan's chief cabinet secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi has reiterated that Tokyo will not compromise its farm sector to secure tariff exemptions from the US, casting doubts on the prospects of an imminent trade deal between the two allies. The comments came as the US trade negotiations in Washington ended
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In a series of intensive negotiations, President Trump's trade team and their European Union counterparts are racing to strike a deal before July 9. However, the emerging agreement is expected to be more of a framework than a comprehensive deal, falling short of both sides' initial goals.
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The US dollar has kicked off the year on a sour note, plummeting more than 10% in the first half of 2025, marking its worst start since the 1973 Bretton Woods system collapse. Donald Trump's trade and economic policies have taken a toll on the currency, prompting investors
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Senate Republicans on Monday beat back multiple Democratic attempts to derail their sweeping tax cut and domestic policy bill, as they continued to hunt for the votes to pass President Trump's first-year legislative agenda. The bill would extend roughly $3.8 trillion in tax cuts enacted in 2017
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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government has announced the decision to repeal the digital services tax that sparked a trade war with the United States. This move comes after President Donald Trump terminated all trade talks with Canada in response to the tax, which targeted U.S. tech giants.
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The Supreme Court closed its term with a significant decision that limits the ability of judges to block President Donald Trump's policies, effectively giving the president a green light to implement his changes without interference from the lower courts. This is the second consecutive year the court has
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U.S. President Donald Trump ended trade negotiations with Canada on Friday, citing the country's plan to implement a digital services tax (DST), which he deemed "egregious." The move has sparked concerns among Canadian businesses and observers, who fear it could have long-term implications for the
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The Democratic Party's shift towards left-wing populism, led by figures like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, is causing widespread concern among party leaders. Their "Fighting Oligarchy Tour," aimed at taking on corporations and wealthy interests, is seen as alienating mainstream American voters. A recent
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The S&P 500 share index broke through its previous peak, climbing to a record high as investors welcomed a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and a potential trade deal between the US and China. The blue-chip index surged 0.7 per cent to 6,183.51 at
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States is ending all trade discussions with Canada, citing the country's plan to implement a digital services tax. Trump threatened to impose a new tariff rate within the next week, prompting an immediate drop in the Canadian dollar
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President Trump's decision to attack Iran's nuclear facilities after earlier opposing military action has Chinese leaders questioning what he might risk for Taiwan. This move introduces a new complication for Beijing, which is already trying to fathom how Trump will handle conflict over Taiwan. Chinese officials
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As the global community reels from the US military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, the country's regime is now faced with a precarious decision: respond with force, risk further escalation, or explore a negotiated settlement. The US, while dealing a significant blow to Iran's
