Category: Asia
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Trump and Xi Reach Better-Than-Expected Agreement to Cool Trade War, and Markets Wake Up Euphoric
United States and China have reached a provisional agreement in the context of the trade war. The world’s two largest economies will bilaterally reduce the tariffs imposed on most products by 115 percentage points. The agreement will take effect on Wednesday (12) and will be valid for 90 days. The announcement was made on Sunday…
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday (11), raising its own tariffs on American products to 125%. The announcement was made after Trump administration officials clarified that China now faces a minimum tariff of 145% on all exports to the United States. China mocked Trump’s tariff policies as “a joke” in an official statement…
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China Raises Tariffs on the US to 125%, Escalating Trade War
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs by raising its own on American products to 125%, escalating the trade war. The country is accelerating purchases of Brazilian soybeans to avoid dependence on the US.
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Brazil Begins Requiring Visas for Citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia Starting April 10
Starting this Thursday (April 10), citizens holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil, with the executive decree establishing this requirement coming into effect. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian government’s decision was made in May 2023, based on the principle…
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Brazil Starts Requiring Visas from Citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia Starting April 10
Starting this Thursday (April 10), citizens holding passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States will be required to obtain a visa to enter Brazil, as the executive decree establishing the requirement comes into effect. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian government’s decision was made in May 2023, based on the principle…
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Tariffs on Chinese Products Could Rise to At Least 104%, Threatens Trump
President Donald Trump is set to impose a surprising 104% tariff on all Chinese imports on Wednesday (9), announced White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (8). The China was already prepared to see tariffs increase by 34% on Wednesday as part of Trump’s “reciprocal” tariff package. But the president added another 50% after…
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Is the World Heading Towards a Recession?
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President Donald Trump’s tariffs have sparked a fire in global stock markets. Stocks closed lower for the third consecutive session on Monday (7), with President Trump threatening China with additional tariffs of 50%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 349.26 points, or 0.91%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.23%. The Nasdaq Composite ended the trading…
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United States and United Kingdom Confirmed as Hosts of the Next FIFA Women’s World Cups
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that the United States and the United Kingdom will host the next two FIFA Women’s World Cups, in 2031 and 2035, respectively.United States to Host the 2031 Women’s World CupThe United States has been selected to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, marking the third time the country will host…
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United States and United Kingdom Confirmed as Hosts of the Upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cups
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United States and United Kingdom confirmed as hosts of the Women’s World Cups in 2031 and 2035. Brazil will host the 2027 edition for the first time.
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USA Prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026: A National Effort to Shine in the Global Spotlight of Soccer
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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, the United States is entering a critical phase of its preparations to host one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. Set to be the first World Cup held in three countries — alongside Mexico and Canada — this tournament will place the U.S. in the…