Security Over Economics in a War-Torn World
The G7 meeting in France is best understood not as a photo-op for seven wealthy democracies, but as a stress test of the Western order itself. It exposed two realities at once:
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Probable Paths for Trump’s Managed Trade Framework with China
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed in principle to create new bilateral mechanisms — including a Board of Trade and a Board of Investment — under a “reciprocal
A New Chapter in US-India Trade: What the June Negotiations Could Unlock
A US trade delegation will visit India from June 1–4, to try to lock in the text of an interim trade agreement and push forward work on a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement
Europe Sharpens its Trade Arsenal as Trump Turns Up the Heat
The European Union is preparing for an economic showdown with Washington, unveiling plans for a fresh wave of retaliatory tariffs that could hit €72 billion worth of U.S. goods. The move marks
Trump’s Recent Moves Show GOP’s Old Guard Still Calling the Shots
As President Donald Trump enjoys his most successful political stretch since re-entering the White House, his recent actions have signaled a resurgence of traditional Republican priorities — and a stark reality check
Canada Hits Pause on Tariff Retaliation as US Extends Trade Talks
Canada is holding off on its plan to double retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum, following a late-breaking move by President Donald Trump to extend the deadline for critical trade negotiations
US Resumes Weapons Shipments to Ukraine After Brief Pause
The United States has resumed shipments of defensive weapons to Ukraine, ending a brief but critical pause that drew sharp attention from both Ukrainian officials and international observers. The resumption was confirmed
From Tax Cuts to Border Walls: The Big Beautiful Bill Explained
The “Big Beautiful Bill” (officially the One Big Beautiful Bill Act) is a sweeping tax and spending law signed into effect on July 4, 2025. Here’s a clear breakdown of its major
Brazil and India: A Strategic South-South Alliance for the 21st Century
In an era defined by shifting geopolitical fault lines and mounting pressures on the global trading system, the deepening partnership between Brazil and India represents a powerful affirmation of South–South cooperation. As
Beijing and Washington Ease Export Curbs in Bid to Stabilize Trade Relations
In a coordinated effort to de-escalate mounting economic tensions, China and the United States have begun rolling back a series of export restrictions that had threatened to choke off critical supplies to
Truth or Politics? CIA Review Rekindles 2016 Election Debate
A newly released CIA review has backed the core conclusion of a 2016 intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in the U.S. presidential election to harm Hillary Clinton and aid Donald Trump. However,
Why a US-India Trade Deal May Remain Elusive
A much-anticipated trade agreement between the United States and India—touted early on as one of former President Donald Trump’s signature achievements in his second White House term—remains elusive, as political sensitivities and
Trump Reshapes NATO: Allies Bow to U.S. Demands Amid Unease Over Future Commitment
What might have passed as a routine NATO summit quickly earned a new name from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “The Trump Summit.” And not without reason. In The Hague this
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