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Trump Plans New Tariffs on Semiconductors amid Trade Policy Shift

In a significant shift in trade policy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that new tariff rates on imported semiconductor chips will be revealed in the coming week. While some flexibility may be granted to certain companies, the announcement signals that previous exemptions for smartphones......

Catalan economists favor negotiation over trade retaliation with the U.S.

In recent discussions regarding trade relations between Catalonia and the United States, a significant portion of Catalan economists has expressed their preference for diplomacy and negotiation over retaliatory tariffs. According to a recent survey conducted by the College of Economists of Catalonia......

Stocks, Dollar Slip, Bonds Pummelled Again as Trade War Roils Markets

Global markets took a hit on Friday as the intensifying trade war between major economies sparked a wave of investor anxiety. Stocks fell sharply, the U.S. dollar weakened, and bond markets suffered their worst week in decades, signaling growing fears of a global recession. The turmoil followed a series......

Vietnam's response to U.S. tariffs: cracking down on China trade

Vietnam is taking significant steps to address U.S. concerns over Chinese goods transshipped through its territory, in a bid to avoid harsh tariffs. In response to U.S. scrutiny, including from trade advisor Peter Navarro, the Southeast Asian nation is tightening controls on both Chinese goods shipped......

U.S. affirms support for Moroccan autonomy as solution to the Moroccan Sahara dispute

In a continued effort to find a political resolution to the Moroccan Sahara issue, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Lisa D. Kenna, held a pivotal meeting on April 10, 2025, in New York with Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Moroccan Sahara. This......

US stance on Sahara fuels tensions with Algeria

Algeria's government has expressed strong discontent following a recent statement from the United States reaffirming its support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over Sahara. This endorsement aligns with the U.S. view that the Moroccan Autonomy Plan represents the most viable......

U.S. reaffirms support for Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara

In a significant geopolitical affirmation, the United States has reiterated its support for Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara, echoing the position initially communicated by former President Donald Trump to King Mohammed VI. This reaffirmation highlights a stable commitment towards a key player in......

U.S. reaffirmation of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara: A strong message for peace and stability

The U.S. reaffirmation of Morocco's sovereignty over its Sahara sends a "strong message that establishes the truth and reality on the ground," according to David Aaronson, a U.S. expert from the Heritage Foundation. This declaration further strengthens the positive momentum created by the......

Spain's response to U.S. tariffs on EU imports

The Spanish government has assessed the impact of the new 20% tariff imposed by the United States on all imports from the European Union. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the new trade tariffs will affect 80% of the Spanish products sold in the U.S. In monetary terms, this translates......