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Trump’s new tariff threats trigger economic uncertainty; trade deals stall
The White House is set to impose a 15 percent tariff through Section 122 after the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump.
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Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced hikes on petrol and sales taxes. Analysts say it is a regressive policy.
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Ramadan in Gaza: Cost of iftar doubles as genocidal war devastates economy
Al Jazeera analysis shows cost of a basic Ramadan meal in Gaza doubles under Israeli siege.
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Business - US calls on partners to stick to existing trade deals amid tariff uncertainty
After a weekend of trade upheaval in the wake of the US Supreme Court's decision to invalidate US president's tariffs that invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and Donald Trump's…
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2026 Winter Olympics wraps up: Assessing the economic and global impact
The 2026 Winter Olympics is drawing to a close, with the closing ceremony scheduled in Verona on Sunday. Reflecting on the Games over the past weeks, FRANCE 24 spoke with James Reade, Head of the Department…
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US businesses welcome Supreme Court ruling overturning Trump's tariffs
Thousands of businesses won a hard-fought victory when the US Supreme Court ruled to overturn the White House's emergency tariffs, but the process of getting refunds has only just begun. In a decision…
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Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?
The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.
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Tariff refunds could take years amid US Supreme Court ruling, experts warn
At least 1,000 companies have already sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
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Trump calls Supreme Court decision to strike down his tariffs 'deeply disappointing'
US President Donald Trump said Friday that the Supreme Court decision declaring his sweeping global tariffs illegal was "deeply disappointing", adding that he was "absolutely ashamed" of "certain members"…
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IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’
Figures show Venezuela's public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.
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Kim Jong Un opens North Korea’s 9th party congress, highlights economic gains
North Korea has opened a major ruling party congress in Pyongyang, state media said on Friday, a rare gathering held roughly every five years that analysts say will set national priorities, including…
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US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge
The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.
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