Swiss Trade Deal Eases Tariff Shock
On Friday in Zurich, the U.S. and Switzerland unveiled a framework trade agreement that slashes Washington’s country-specific tariff on Swiss imports to 15% from 39% in exchange
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Geopolitics
Global power shifts, policy, and conflict risk feeding directly into markets.
Trump retreats on tariffs to tame food costs
The Trump administration is preparing a significant retreat from portions of its tariff regime in an effort to address voter anger over high grocery bills. According to reporting in The
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US Backstop For Argentina?
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that “all options” are on the table to stabilize Argentina, including potential loans to the central bank, direct FX support, and purchases of
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Tariff Diplomacy: Global Jitters and Unintended Ripples
Are tariffs becoming a tool of economic strategy—or geopolitical brinkmanship? Trump’s latest moves show tariffs used not only to shield US factories, but to influence foreign policy: threats
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