economies

Trump-driven disorder rattles emerging economies

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TOKYO — Until late 2024, many major emerging economies viewed Donald Trump’s impending return to the U.S. presidency favorably. They believed that by accepting economic “deals,” they could foster a strong relationship with a second Trump administration — without facing significant pressure on human rights or other sensitive issues. A November 2024 poll by the … Read more

Trump imposes 104% tariffs on China, escalating trade war

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Beijing has vowed to fight a trade war “to the end” against Trump, who remained defiant despite major US indexes tumbling again on Tuesday local time. The US President believes his policy will revive America’s lost manufacturing base by forcing companies to relocate to the United States. But many business experts and economists question how … Read more