HISTORICAL FACTS: 4 - The Untold Story

Long-stalled Russia sanctions bill passed by Senate

The Senate on Friday passed a bill aimed at punishing Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, a long-delayed effort that senators raced to finish in recent weeks as a tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. The bill, which would also levy penalties on Iran, was passed in a…

Roll Call · Aug 7

Trump Called Canada's Leadership 'Nasty'— Mark Carney Says Trade Talks Have Turned Just That as 50% Tariff Deadline Looms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S. trade negotiations had turned "nasty" after President Donald Trump attacked Canada’s leadership, with Washington’s threatened 50% tariffs on additional Canadian goods set to take effect Aug. 19.

Benzinga · Aug 7

Piyush Goyal likely to visit US for G20 trade ministers meet next month

Piyush Goyal, India's Commerce Minister, will travel to the United States, participating in the pivotal G20 Trade Ministerial meeting. His schedule includes crucial discussions with international counterparts aimed at reinforcing trade and investment ties. The ministerial will address significant topics such as forced labor and the weaponization of trade, while…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

The Trump administration is rebuilding its tariff wall using established trade laws. New duties target forced labor and excess industrial capacity globally. These actions aim to secure trade concessions and reshore production. The strategy shifts from untested emergency measures to court-tested statutes. This approach promises more durable trade policies and…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

Trump's Newest Tariffs Are Likely Illegal Too

The Section 301 tariffs announced on Thursday overstep the powers granted by Congress and likely run afoul of the major questions doctrine.

Reason · Jul 24

Trump Hits 18 Latin American and Caribbean Countries With Higher Tariffs Over Forced-Labor Rules

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva accused Washington of using forced labor as justification for a protectionist trade policy

Latin Times · Jul 24

Trump Is Seeking To Rebuild His Global Tariff Program After The SC Knocked It Down. Dozens Of Countries Are Targeted

The new tariffs announced by Trump cover nearly all U.S. imports. Exemptions shield energy, aircraft, critical minerals and several other product categories.

International Business Times · Jul 24

US launches trade probe into EU over big tech fines

President Donald Trump announced a trade probe into the EU, accusing the bloc of unfairly targeting U.S. tech giants, a day after Google was hit with a €890 million antitrust fine.

Euronews · Jul 24

The EU is walking a tightrope between the world's major hegemons

In today's newsletter: Trump announces tariff threats from across the transatlantic, while Euronews speaks with an MEP fresh off a trip to China, and analysis on what happened with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia.

Euronews · Jul 24

EU gets boost from new wave of Trump tariffs while Brexit Britain misses out

The fresh tariffs came just hours before temporary 10 per cent levies, to which Britain was already subject, expired

The Independent UK · Jul 24