Donald Trump says new trade deal is ‘most important ever’
Summary USMCA, which replaces NAFTA, is said to be the most important deal by Donald Trump. The agreement released on Monday contains updated arrangements for …
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Energy Gets a Reprieve in China’s Latest Tariffs
Summary In response to the ongoing trade battle with the U.S., China has levied tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods as a measure of …
Remarks by Vice President Pence on the Administration’s Policy Toward China
Summary On October 4, 2018, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence gave a harshly worded speech accusing China of interfering elections by swaying American public opinion …
Melania Trump’s sunny message in Africa at odds with US policy
Summary On her first solo trip abroad as first lady, Melania Trump wants to promote her “Be Best” campaign and highlight women’s and children’s health …
China and Japan pledge to take their relationship in ‘new historic direction’
Summary Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe and China President Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss trade deals, which highlighted the improved relationship between the …
A new migrant caravan from El Salvador is making its way north
Summary Migrants have reported the reasons they are fleeing from El Salvador due to violence, corruption and unemployment. On Sunday, a caravan of an estimated …
Bolsonaro’s Victory Opens New Chapter for Brazil, But Path Forward is Uncertain
Summary Brazillian Congressman Jair Bolsonaro dubbed the “Donald Trump” of Brazil has won the presidential election against leftist candidate Fernando Haddad, 55% to 45%. …
Pittsburgh Killing Aftermath Bares Jewish Rifts in Israel and America
Summary Last Saturday when a gunman opened fire on Jewish worshippers in the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, bullet wounds were not the …
The Election Showed a Divided Country. Investors Can Live With That.
Summary On Tuesday night during this year’s US midterm election, voters were not the only ones waiting for results. Investors in Asia, Europe, and …
Sri Lankan president dissolves Parliament and calls for fresh elections, deepening political crisis
Summary The President of Sri Lanka issued a decree late Friday to dissolve Parliament and hold fresh elections. This has caused the country to enter …