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Economy
Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?
Panama City (AFP) - US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may...
What would Trump tariffs mean for key trade partner Mexico?
Mexico City (AFP) - US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 25-percent tariff on Mexican goods on February...
Argentina’s Milei says would leave Mercosur for US trade deal
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur...
Sudan ‘political’ banknote switch causes cash crunch
Cairo (AFP) - Sudan's army-aligned government has issued new banknotes in areas it controls, reportedly aimed at undermining its paramilitary...
Canada vows strong response, Mexico urges calm in face of Trump threats
Ottawa (AFP) - Canada vowed strong pushback while Mexico urged calm on Tuesday in the face of US President Donald...
Beckham, protests, crypto’s new dawn: what happened at Davos Tuesday
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Although the sun may be setting on the era of free trade, crypto supporters say a...
EV sales slip in Europe in 2024 in overall stable car market
Paris (AFP) - Sales of electric cars slid last year in Europe in an otherwise stable market, data from carmakers...
Trump vows to ‘tariff and tax’ other countries
Washington (AFP) - US President Donald Trump promised tariffs and taxes on other countries Monday after being sworn in, although...
Swiss police clear hundreds of anti-Davos protesters
Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Some 300 people including two millionaires protested in Davos Sunday ahead of next week's gathering of...
In Brazil, disinformation deals Lula a bruising defeat
Sao Paulo (AFP) - An avalanche of disinformation about a new economic measure proved so tricky for Brazil's government to...
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