Trump Denies Report on Tariff Policy, Markets Rally
President-elect Donald Trump denied a report claiming he would adopt more targeted tariffs than previously stated, causing the dollar to fall and US and European stock markets to rise, indicating investors see less inflation risk from targeted tariffs than broad-based ones.
Trump Denies Report on Tariff Policy, Markets Rally
President-elect Donald Trump denied a report claiming he would adopt more targeted tariffs than previously stated, causing the dollar to fall and US and European stock markets to rise, indicating investors see less inflation risk from targeted tariffs than broad-based ones.
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40% Bias Score
Ghana Implements Visa-Free Entry for All African Citizens
Ghana will allow visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting January 2025, aiming to boost trade and tourism as the fifth African nation to implement such a policy, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Ghana Implements Visa-Free Entry for All African Citizens
Ghana will allow visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting January 2025, aiming to boost trade and tourism as the fifth African nation to implement such a policy, aligning with the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition, Citing National Security
President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the companies' claims that the deal would benefit US production and employment and despite support from some conservatives and business groups; the decision comes weeks befor...
Biden Blocks US Steel Acquisition, Citing National Security
President Joe Biden blocked a $15 billion acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns, despite the companies' claims that the deal would benefit US production and employment and despite support from some conservatives and business groups; the decision comes weeks befor...
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Imposes New Taxes on Digital Services and Asian Textiles
Effective 2025, Mexico mandates RFC registration and tax payments for foreign digital service providers such as Amazon and Uber, alongside a 35% tariff on Asian textiles (excluding free trade partners) implemented in December 2024 and lasting until 2026, aimed at leveling the economic playing field.
Mexico Imposes New Taxes on Digital Services and Asian Textiles
Effective 2025, Mexico mandates RFC registration and tax payments for foreign digital service providers such as Amazon and Uber, alongside a 35% tariff on Asian textiles (excluding free trade partners) implemented in December 2024 and lasting until 2026, aimed at leveling the economic playing field.
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36% Bias Score
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, despite the deal's potential to provide US Steel with crucial investments; the move has sparked debate about the balance between national security and economic in...
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden blocked a $14.3 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel on Friday, citing national security concerns, despite the deal's potential to provide US Steel with crucial investments; the move has sparked debate about the balance between national security and economic in...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Looms Over Mexico's Booming Economy
Facing Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Mexican businesses are grappling with the threat of 25% tariffs on goods exported to the US, impacting investment decisions and highlighting the complex economic interdependence between Mexico and the US.
Trump's Tariff Threat Looms Over Mexico's Booming Economy
Facing Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Mexican businesses are grappling with the threat of 25% tariffs on goods exported to the US, impacting investment decisions and highlighting the complex economic interdependence between Mexico and the US.
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48% Bias Score
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
Armenia's Trade with UAE Explodes Amidst Russian Sanctions
Armenia's trade with the UAE skyrocketed to nearly $5 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a more than sixfold increase from 2023, mainly due to Armenian re-exports of Russian gold and other goods, facilitated by the UAE's lack of sanctions against Russia.
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36% Bias Score
French Farmers Postpone Paris Blockade, Further Action Planned
France's second-largest agricultural union, the Coordination Rurale (CR), postponed its planned blockade of Paris on January 5th, 2024, but plans further action amid ongoing agricultural crises and upcoming agricultural chamber elections.
French Farmers Postpone Paris Blockade, Further Action Planned
France's second-largest agricultural union, the Coordination Rurale (CR), postponed its planned blockade of Paris on January 5th, 2024, but plans further action amid ongoing agricultural crises and upcoming agricultural chamber elections.
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36% Bias Score
China's Foreign Minister Continues Annual African Visit, Focusing on Cooperation
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit four African countries (Namibia, Congo, Chad, Nigeria) from January 8-11, continuing a 34-year tradition of beginning the year with an African trip, aimed at implementing the outcomes of the 2022 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, foc...
China's Foreign Minister Continues Annual African Visit, Focusing on Cooperation
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit four African countries (Namibia, Congo, Chad, Nigeria) from January 8-11, continuing a 34-year tradition of beginning the year with an African trip, aimed at implementing the outcomes of the 2022 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, foc...
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48% Bias Score
Polish Farmers Protest Trade Deal, Green Deal During EU Presidency Inauguration
On the first day of Poland's EU Council presidency, Polish farmers protested in Warsaw against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, the European Green Deal, Ukrainian agricultural imports, and damage to Polish forestry and fishing, highlighting their five key grievances under the slogan "5 x STOP".
Polish Farmers Protest Trade Deal, Green Deal During EU Presidency Inauguration
On the first day of Poland's EU Council presidency, Polish farmers protested in Warsaw against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, the European Green Deal, Ukrainian agricultural imports, and damage to Polish forestry and fishing, highlighting their five key grievances under the slogan "5 x STOP".
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36% Bias Score
Biden Vetoes Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden vetoed Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion acquisition of US Steel, citing national security concerns and potential risks to US steel production, despite overwhelming shareholder approval and Nippon Steel's promises of investment and job security.
Biden Vetoes Nippon Steel's US Steel Acquisition
President Joe Biden vetoed Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion acquisition of US Steel, citing national security concerns and potential risks to US steel production, despite overwhelming shareholder approval and Nippon Steel's promises of investment and job security.
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52% Bias Score
China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade
China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.
China Cuts Import Tariffs, Expands Free Trade
China reduced import tariffs on 935 products and launched a free trade agreement with the Maldives on Wednesday, furthering its high-quality development and high-standard opening strategy, while also implementing its first energy law and new data security regulations.
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40% Bias Score