Trump flags ‘bit of a problem’ with Putin ahead of big announcement on Ukraine – POLITICO

Trump flags ‘bit of a problem’ with Putin ahead of big announcement on Ukraine – POLITICO

“A turning point regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine is coming,” said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is behind a proposal to impose “bone-crushing” tariffs on Russian exports. “For months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the peace table. He has left the door open regarding Russia. That door is about to close,” he…

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China’s export growth beats forecasts amid US trade truce

China’s export growth beats forecasts amid US trade truce

China’s exports saw a stronger-than-anticipated increase in June, according to official data released Monday. The rebound comes after a tentative agreement between Washington and Beijing to ease steep tariffs imposed during their prolonged trade dispute, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. Data from the General Administration of Customs said exports climbed 5.8 percent year-on-year, topping the…

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China Vows to Increase Oversight of Wayward Solar Sector

China Vows to Increase Oversight of Wayward Solar Sector

The Chinese government vowed to increase oversight of the nation’s beleaguered solar industry, which has suffered billions of dollars in losses as an over-abundance of manufacturing capacity slashes prices. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said in a statement that it would strengthen its guidance over the industry to help it solve urgent problems….

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EU agonizes over using its trade ‘bazooka’ to hit back at Trump’s mega tariff – POLITICO

EU agonizes over using its trade ‘bazooka’ to hit back at Trump’s mega tariff – POLITICO

The final list of countermeasures prepared by the Commission to respond to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs, which entered force on March 12, will not fully match their estimated impact of €26 billion on EU exports, Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said after the talks. That’s less than originally intended after EU countries lobbied to remove…

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