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Trump and Mexican President Announce Agreement to Delay Tariffs

This is Beirut, 03/02 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

The United States has agreed to delay the start of tariffs on Mexican goods for one month, presidents Claudia Sheinbaum and Donald Trump said Monday after holding talks. As part of a series of agreements between the closely connected neighbors, Mexico will reinforce security along its border with the United States to fight drug trafficking, ...

Trump Calls Again for Canada to Become '51st State' After Tariff Increase

This is Beirut, 02/02 17:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans may feel economic "pain" from his tariffs on key trading partners, but argued it would be "worth the price" to secure US interests. After weeks of uncertainty surrounding his threats, Trump on Saturday signed off on broad 25-percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada -- despite a ...

Panama Canal at the Heart of Trump’s Expansionist Project

Ali A. Hamadé, 31/01 20:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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The re-election of Donald Trump marks the dawn of a new expansionist era, fueled by bold promises made during his campaign. From the proposal to annex Greenland to the dream of integrating Canada as the 51st US state, and the ambition to regain control of the Panama Canal—an engineering marvel and a crucial artery of global trade—Trump ...

Lebanon’s Commercial Sector: Adapting to Change and Looking Ahead

This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The armed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has severely impacted Lebanon's commercial sector, which continues to face significant challenges while preparing for the future. Despite the ongoing recovery process, the sector remains resilient. In this context, Nicolas Shammas, President of the Beirut Traders Association (BTA), organized a major ...

'America First': What Economic Strategies Under Trump?

Christiane Tager, 2024-11-13 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Donald Trump’s return to the White House would likely reinforce a protectionist and economically isolationist approach under the "America First" slogan, heightening challenges across international trade relations and geopolitical balances. If Trump pursues a protectionist economic policy (America First) and adopts a more radical vision of ...

Italy Pulls Out of Chinese Belt and Road Initiative

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 22:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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After more than four years of being the sole G7 nation to join, Italy has decided to withdraw from China's extensive Belt and Road infrastructure Initiative, as confirmed by a government source on Wednesday. Italy has withdrawn from China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign ...

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