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Australian Dollar Remains Stronger As US Dollar Weakens Amid Renewed Tariff Concerns
myMotherLode - California
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 11:35 PM EDT Image Source: Unsplash The Australian Dollar receives support from the cautious tone surrounding RBA’s policy outlook. RBA’s Bullock stated that elevated unit labor costs and weak productivity could drive...
25% tariff on Japan, South Korea: Is Trump turning allies into aliens?
Firstpost
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July 8, 2025
With 25 per cent tariffs on Japan and South Korea, US President Donald Trump has continued punishing allies and rewarding traditional adversaries. Trump on Monday sent out letters to 14 countries to announce new tariffs on them as the waiver on...
When disorder means power: A bloody story of one oil giant
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Libya has remained deeply divided since 2011, and its people have grown accustomed to living under the threat of renewed conflict and armed clashes In recent months, tensions have escalated in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, as political factions...
Storm threat moves south of NYC Wednesday ahead of more rain to end week
NBC 4 - New York
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump’s threats to impose high tariffs on countries make U.S. trading partners and investors nervous. But his sector tariffs could hurt consumers and businesses more in the long run. Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum...
Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
The Business Standard
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as additional duties on certain...
Trump announces tariffs on 21 nations; 50% on Brazil, 30% on Sri Lanka – Check full list here
Financial Express
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Trump tariffs: US President Donald Trump issued six additional tariff letters to trading partners yesterday, July 9, bringing the total number of countries affected to 21. This follows a wave of back-to-back letters on his social media platform,...
RTÉ crèche kitchen ordered to close due to rodent droppings and 'lack of cleaning'
The Journal
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July 9, 2025
THE KITCHEN AND staff canteen of a crèche at the RTÉ studios was ordered to close last month after a “significant” number of rodent droppings were found. The Food Safety Authority (FSAI) served the closure order on Wee Care crèche after an...
Algeria deepens ties with other countries
Business Ghana
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Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, H.E. Prof. Kamal Rezig (third right) with other leaders during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow in Algiers. They are (from left), H.E Ms. Baleka Mbete...
Trump’s global tariff gamble shakes trade norms
Finance & Commerce - Minnesota
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July 9, 2025
The Blueprint Trump announces sweeping new global tariffs up to 70%. U.S. allies like Japan and South Korea among those targeted. Letters replace formal trade talks, raising policy concerns. WASHINGTON — When President Donald Trump last rolled out...
Trump tells Cabinet next plans for tariffs
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump added to his latest round of tariff announcements on Tuesday, discussing new taxes on copper and other economic points during...
Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Copper, Expands Trade War
StratNews Global
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July 9, 2025
Home United States Trump Announces 50% Tariff On Copper, Expands Trade War One day after he pressured 14 trading partners, including powerhouse U.S. suppliers like South Korea and Japan, with fresh tariff letters, Trump reiterated his threat of...
Donald Trump tariff letters: Sri Lanka, Iraq, Libya among 7 more countries hit with up to 30% duty
The Week
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced seven more tariff letters sent to various nations, bringing the total tally of such letters to 21, so far. The nearly identical two-page letters signed by Trump were sent to leaders of Iraq, Libya,...
US president Donald Trump says 50% copper tariff to take effect August 1
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 50% tariff on copper, saying on social media that it would be effective August 1 and that the decision was made after a national security assessment. "Copper is necessary for Semiconductors,...
European Shares Poised For Positive Start Despite Tariff Worries
RTTNews
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July 9, 2025
European stocks are seen opening on a positive note Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at progress in U.S.-EU trade talks. Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House that the EU had been treating the U.S. very nicely...
Alex Iwobi: Music-maker, Snapchat joker and a Premier League performer from Arsenal to Fulham
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
What you see is what you get with Alex Iwobi. Whether it’s his flair in matches or the laughs generated by his Snapchat stories, the Fulham and Nigeria midfielder always comes across as genuine. That is why Iwobi lying back on his sofa for most of...
Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The National News
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The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...
Ghana’s cookstoves fuel Africa-first carbon offset deal
Science and Development Network
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[ACCRA, SciDev.Net] Ghana has become the first African country officially to trade carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a major milestone in international climate cooperation. The country transferred 11,733 tonnes of...
2025 Club World Cup final: All you need to know, tactical analysis of both teams and how to watch
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
The final for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup is set. After a valiant fight from teams across the globe, from South America, to the Middle East, to Africa, East Asia and Oceania, it is two European titans who collide in the showpiece final on...
UAE joins US, UK, Canada to toughen visa conditions on Nigerians
Prompt News Online
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July 10, 2025
This is not the best of time for Nigerians seeking visas to travel to some top western countries like the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada and United Arab Emirates, UAE. Recently, the mentioned countries have introduced...
Business News | Indian Trade Delegation to Visit Washington as India-US Trade Talks Enter Final Stage: Govt Sources
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India and the United States have stepped up their trade talks, with both sides actively engaging in virtual discussions. The government sources told ANI that an Indian trade delegation will revisit Washington DC...