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Policy Updates | Trump announces next trade moves
Profarmer
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July 8, 2025
Trump’s trade moves... President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) that extends the effective date on the tariffs announced April 2 to Aug. 1. The tariffs initially were to take effect July 9. The brief order formalizes what Trump and...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 2:45 p.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop-up haulers PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia faces mounting trash and tension as a strike by many of the city's blue-collar workers enters its eighth day. Some...
Is it really unsafe to drink cold water in hot weather?
Tunisie Numerique
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July 8, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Why do people say cold water is bad for you in summer? The warning that cold water should be avoided in hot weather usually rests on two arguments: it may interfere with thermoregulation, and it could trigger a...
Global stock markets are calling Trump’s bluff on tariffs
CNBC
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 7: An aide picks up a page from a letter to Japan and South Korea, signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, announcing 25% tariffs beginning on August 1st, during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the...
Asian nations push for US tariff concessions before Aug deadline
Kuwait Times
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July 8, 2025
Uncertainty risks damaging economic growth • Japan, S Korea focus on 3-week window WASHINGTON/TOKYO: Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the US to soften the impact of sharply higher...
First Thing Today | Bears maintain upper hand in grains overnight
Profarmer
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July 8, 2025
Good morning! Followthrough selling in grains overnight... Corn, soybeans and wheat faced followthrough selling from Monday’s sharp losses during the overnight session. As of 6:30 a.m. CT, corn futures are trading 2 to 3 cents lower, soybeans are...
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Japan and South Korea seek tariff relief in talks with US before August deadline
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday that they will try to negotiate with the United States to mitigate the impact of much higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now expects to apply beginning in August. Trump...
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports as he broadens his trade war
BusinessLIVE
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Trump’s administration promised “90 deals in 90 days” after he unveiled an array of country-specific duties in early April. So far only two agreements have been reached, with the UK and Vietnam. Trump has said a deal with India is close. Trump...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:44 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other...
Development Plan: A strong focus on social sector
African Manager
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June 26, 2025
After being shelved for many years, the mechanism of development plans seems to be regaining its place and importance in Tunisia. More than the economic dimension, which undeniably carries significant weight in development, it is the social...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 8:50 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump sets 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, and new import taxes on 12 other nations WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other...
Trump targets copper with 50% tariff, expands trade war
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 8, 2025
REUTERS/CARLOS BARRIA New vehicles from the Japanese auto makers Subaru and Honda are seen at a parking lot in the Port of Richmond, as trade tensions escalate after President Donald Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on goods from Japan and...
Sustainable Practices Help North African Producers Triumph in Tough Season
Olive Oil Times
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June 23, 2025
Summary Producers in North Africa faced challenges in olive oil production due to labor shortages, high temperatures, and insufficient rainfall, but Tunisian, Moroccan, and Egyptian producers showcased resilience and adaptation at...
Japan and South Korea push for U.S. tariff negotiations before August deadline
The Globe and Mail
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July 8, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Cranes, vehicles and shipping containers at a port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, in April, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told Japan and South Korea they would face 25 per cent tariffs.Ahn Young-joon/The...
Saving Iraq’s seeds, one garden at a time
Prism
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June 24, 2025
This is the second article in a three-part series called “Reseeding the Land.” This series explores land revitalization, cultural stewardship, and food access in a time of significant decline of ecological health and climate upheaval across the...
India, US push deadline to strike trade deal to 31 July
Mint
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July 8, 2025
Unlike 14 countries that have already received formal letters—and others may soon get them—from President Trump outlining revised tariff schedules after a 90-day pause, India will not receive any such communication, the people said, speaking on...
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Trump Tariff Talks: The State of Play With Top Trading Partners
Successful Farming
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WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has ramped up his trade war this week, threatening sharply higher tariffs on 14 countries starting August 1 as his administration aims to finalize agreements with others. Despite promises...
Trump news at a glance: tariff threats draw muted reaction from Asian allies amid hopes deals can be reached
The Guardian
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July 8, 2025
Donald Trump’s new tariff rates of as much as 40% for 14 countries have drawn muted responses from the hardest hit Asian countries who are hoping to renegotiate them before they come into effect next month. Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Kazakhstan...
Asian nations push for US tariff concessions
Gulf Today
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July 8, 2025
Powerhouse Asian economies Japan and South Korea said on Tuesday they would try to negotiate with the US to soften the impact of sharply higher tariffs that President Donald Trump now plans to impose from the start of August. Trump ramped up his...
Call For Nominations: CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa 2025 Expands Across 15 African Countries
Daily Independent
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July 8, 2025
2 The CIO & C-Suite Awards Africa is proud to announce the official Call for Nominations for its 2025 edition, now expanded to include participation from 15 African countries. This prestigious platform continues to celebrate visionary leaders...