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Trump mulls ‘global oil embargo’ to squeeze Putin’s war economy
The Times
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President Zelensky’s calls for the United States to punish Russia economically have had little effect since President Trump returned to the White House. “Sanctions must be imposed faster, and pressure on Russia must be strong enough that they...
Why is Trump lashing out at Brazil?
Times-Georgian
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US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused the country's leftist leadership of orchestrating a "witch hunt" against his right-wing ally, former leader Jair Bolsonaro. In a letter Wednesday to...
Trump Causes Sudden Switch to Bearish Trading Sentiment, Oil Sheds 2%
Ship & Bunker
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July 10, 2025
Analysts buoyed by strong demand signals are now worried about oversupply: File Image/Pixabay U.S. president Donald Trump's latest tariff threat – this time a 50 percent tariff on Brazil, Latin America's largest economy – caused oil prices on...
Large crowds protest Donald Trump’s tariffs in Brazil
Sky News Australia
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July 11, 2025
Large crowds have chanted anti-American slogans and burned an effigy of President Donald Trump in Brazil as they protest new US tariffs. The Trump administration is raising tariffs on all Brazilian imports from ten to 50 per cent from August 1. A...
50% tariff & 'witch hunt' cry: Why Trump is going all-out against Brazil; is it beyond economics?
The Times of India
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NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on all Brazilian imports, triggering a diplomatic row with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who vowed to retaliate and warned against “tutelage.” The move marks a sharp...
Unilever Sells Venezuelan Ice Cream Unit to Mack de Venezuela
Transport Topics
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July 10, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Unilever PLC sold its Venezuelan ice cream business to truck dealer Mack de Venezuela CA, as a renewed bout of high inflation and political uncertainty hits the Andean nation’s...
The UAE and Latin America can be better friends
The National News
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As part of its economic diversification and diplomacy strategies, the UAE is exploring uncharted terrains and increasingly focusing on Latin America. It has made strategic investments to enhance collaboration in a wide array of sectors –...
Trump tariffs will drive Brazil into the arms of China
Unherd
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s imposition of 50% tariffs on all imports from Brazil, on top of any sectoral tariffs, has shocked the country — though not as much as might be expected. The market’s reaction, with a small decline for the Brazilian real...
Royal Caribbean officially welcomes Star of the Seas
Travel Weekly
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July 11, 2025
Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Star of the Seas to its fleet, the cruiseline’s second Icon Class ship, ahead of its highly anticipated debut in August from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. In a ceremony truly fit for a star, 1,250-plus...
Brazilian Careca aims to stamp his mark with Terengganu
The Malaysian Star
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July 9, 2025
PETALING JAYA: Brazilian playmaker Rainderson da Costa also known as Careca is back on Malaysian soil and determined to make an impact, this time in the black-and-white of Terengganu. The seasoned attacker, who previously plied his trade in the...
Ecopetrol, a Colombian company, buys a wind energy project from Enel at $50 million
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Ecopetrol, the state-owned oil company of Colombia, announced on Monday that it had purchased from Enel a wind energy project in La Guajira province (northern Colombia) for $50 million. Ecopetrol Group said that the Windpeshi project, which has a...
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing Bolsonaro trial
IOL
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July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 50% tariff on all Brazilian goods, marking a sharp escalation in a diplomatic feud over Brazil’s prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro over his alleged role in a plot to retain power by...
Factbox-How a 50% US tariff rate could affect Brazilian exports
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil starting August 1, which could have a sharp impact on South America's agricultural powerhouse. The U.S. is the...
The 'big, beautiful bill' reverses Biden-era policies to boost American energy development and production
FOX Business
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the Senate GOP scrapping taxes on solar and wind projects in President Donald Trump's ‘big, beautiful bill’ in an effort to maximize U.S. energy output. President Donald Trump signed...
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing trial against Bolsonaro
The Marietta Times - Ohio
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President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...
Huawei Eyes Greater Role in Brazil Data Center Market
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 10, 2025
Chinese tech giant Huawei is interested in strengthening and improving its capacity as a supplier of data center solutions, it said in a statement to Reuters on Thursday, clarifying that it did not intend to invest directly in data centers....
Trump sets 50pc US tariffs on copper, Brazilian imports
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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US President Donald Trump launched his global tariff assault into overdrive on Wednesday, announcing a new 50 per cent tariff on US copper imports and a 50 per cent duty on goods from Brazil, both to start on August 1. "I am announcing a 50%...
Deloitte – Latin America tax controversy interview
International Tax Review
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July 7, 2025
1 What is the most significant change to your region’s/jurisdiction’s tax legislation or regulations in the past 12 months? A judicial reform recently passed and enacted by the new administration provides for an election process for the country’s...
PM Modi To Meet South American, Caribbean Leaders On BRICS Summit Sidelines In Brazil
StratNews Global
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July 7, 2025
Home South America PM Modi To Meet South American, Caribbean Leaders On BRICS Summit Sidelines... As India eyes permanent membership in global decision-making bodies and ramps up its green transition, Latin America offers critical support, votes...
Huawei waits for Brazil’s tax policy to enter Brazil’s data hub market
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 10, 2025
Huawei is interested in investing in Brazil’s data center market but is waiting for the government to introduce a planned tax break scheme, a company executive said on Wednesday. Atilio Rulli, Huawei’s vice president of public relations for Latin...