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Trade Tariffs

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Business / Economics

America’s Trump threatens France with 200% wine tariffs

Bottles of French wine are displayed for sale in a liquor store. (Photo by: Mario Tama/Getty Images) U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne after French President Emmanuel Macron declined to join a U.S.-backed initiative described by Trump as a Gaza “Board of Peace.” The warning marks a sharp escalation in rhetoric between Washington and Paris, linking trade pressure […]

today20 January, 2026

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Namibia

African exports to the U.S. hit as AGOA expires

Pictured is the Minister of International Relations and Trade, Amb. Selma Ashipapa-Musavyi The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provided duty-free access to over 1,800 products from 32 African nations to the U.S. market, officially expired on September 30. While the Trump administration supported extending the act, Congress did not pass the necessary legislation before the deadline. This expiration follows a suspension earlier in the year due to the […]

today1 October, 2025

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World

Trump aide accuses India of funding Russia’s war

Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff to former U.S. President Donald Trump, has accused India of effectively funding Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil, escalating pressure on one of America's key partners in the Indo-Pacific region. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Miller said, “It is not acceptable for India to continue financing this war by purchasing oil from Russia,” and warned that India is nearly on […]

today4 August, 2025

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Business / Economics

Trump trade war intensifies with new and retaliatory tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China are quickly retaliating after President Donald Trump slapped them with fresh tariffs overnight. Goods coming from the US's northern and southern neighbors are now subject to a 25% duty, while the tariff on Chinese goods doubled to 20%. The action threatens to intensify a painful and costly trade war. Toni Waterman has more:  

today5 March, 2025

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Business / Economics

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on BRICS

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned BRICS nations against creating a new currency to replace the US dollar, demanding commitments to maintain the dollar's dominance. He also repeated threats to levy a 100% tariff. Bloomberg reports that Saturday’s threat on Truth Social took on new relevance as the president-elect prepares to retake power in January. In response, South Africa’s former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela criticized Trump’s position on X, saying […]

today2 December, 2024