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Trade Wars - Page 2

August 9, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

India Challenges US Russian-Oil Tariff Bill as Double Standard

India has sharply criticised the United States Senate’s passage of legislation that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying large quantities of Russian oil

Business/Judiciary/Trade Wars

China Draws Legal Red Line Against EU Probe in Escalating Trade Clash

China has moved aggressively to counter a European Union investigation into Chinese security equipment maker Nuctech, marking the first use of Beijing’s newly introduced legal framework designed to resist what it considers “improper” foreign jurisdiction over Chinese firms. The move

May 25, 2026

China Strikes Massive US Trade Deal Amid Rare Earth Power Play

Business/Trade Wars

China has committed to purchasing at least $17 billion worth of United States agricultural products annually between 2026 and 2028, according to a White

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Ambitions Hit Critical Snag

Business/Trade Wars

Apple is facing mounting challenges in the engineering test phase of its first-ever foldable iPhone, raising concerns about potential delays to its mass production

U.S. Aerospace and Chip Makers Hit by Worsening Rare Earth Shortages

February 27, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

Suppliers to U.S. aerospace and semiconductor firms are facing increasingly severe shortages of rare earth elements, even weeks before Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, according to industry

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Trump Raises Global Tariff to 15% After Supreme Court Blocks Previous Program

February 22, 2026
Business/Properties/Trade Wars

Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he would raise a temporary tariff on all U.S. imports from 10% to 15%, the highest level permitted under law, following a Supreme Court ruling that

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India and Brazil Sign Major Mining Pact to Boost Steel Sector

February 22, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

India and Brazil took a significant step to strengthen bilateral trade on Saturday, signing a pact aimed at expanding cooperation in mining and minerals. The agreement, inked during Brazilian President Luiz Inacio

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China Moves to Rewrite Global Trade Rules as Trump Tariffs Rattle Alliances

February 20, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

China is seeking to turn the disruption caused by tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump into a long-term strategic advantage, pursuing an ambitious campaign to restructure global trade flows and reduce

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Sanctions Shift Sparks New Oil Axis Between Washington, Caracas, and New Delhi

February 14, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

The United States has issued a general license to Reliance Industries Ltd allowing the company to directly purchase oil from Venezuela without breaching existing sanctions, according to sources familiar with the decision.

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Trump’s Power Play Risks Handing China a $55 Trillion Advantage

February 11, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

A new analysis highlighted by Bloomberg suggests that former US President Donald Trump’s assertive military and geopolitical posture in regions such as the Caribbean and the Middle East may be diverting attention

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China Moves to Cut Bank Exposure to US Debt as Global Risks Mount

February 10, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

China has urged its major banks to curb their exposure to US government debt, citing rising market volatility and increasing financial and geopolitical risks, according to people familiar with the matter. The

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India Pulls Back From Russian Oil as Trade Deal With U.S. Gains Momentum

February 9, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

Indian refiners are steering clear of new purchases of Russian oil for delivery in April and are expected to remain cautious for longer, according to refining and trade sources, a move that

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India–US Trade Deal Unlocks Zero-Duty Access for Nearly Half of Indian Exports

February 8, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

India is set to secure zero-duty access for goods worth around $44 billion under the first phase of a new bilateral trade agreement with the United States, marking a significant expansion of

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Russia Faces Sharp Budget Deficit as Oil Revenues Fall

February 5, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

Russia’s public budget deficit could reach between 3.5% and 4.4% of gross domestic product by the end of 2026, nearly three times the official target of 1.6%, according to calculations seen by

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India-China Trade Hits Record $155 Billion Amid Growing Deficit

February 5, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

India’s trade with China surged past $155 billion in 2025, marking a 12% increase from the previous year, according to Chinese ambassador Xu Feihong, Mint reports. Indian exports to China also rose

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India-US Trade Deal Set to Boost American Farm Exports, Ease Tariff Pressures

February 4, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

A newly announced trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to significantly increase the flow of American agricultural products into India, while easing months of tariff-related pressure that had

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Trump Cuts India Tariffs in Oil-for-Trade Deal

February 3, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday a sweeping trade deal with India that sharply reduces U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%, in exchange for India ending purchases of

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Asia-Pacific Trade Engine Loses Speed as Global Risks Mount

January 30, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

Asia and the Pacific remained a central pillar of global trade and investment in 2025, but momentum slowed as geopolitical tensions, policy uncertainty and structural adjustments weighed on growth. According to the

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U.S. Moves to Ease Venezuela Energy Sanctions With Broad License Shift

January 28, 2026
Business/Trade Wars

U.S. officials are preparing to issue a general license that would lift parts of the sanctions regime on Venezuela’s energy sector, signaling a significant shift in Washington’s approach as it seeks to

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