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May 10, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

China's Trade Surplus with US Rises as Export Records Shatter

In April, China's exports hit new highs, widening its trade surplus with the US, just as President Trump plans a crucial visit to Beijing.

#China exports #US trade surplus #Sino-American relations

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Tragic Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Claims 26 Lives

Deutsche Welle

May 05, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Tragic Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Claims 26 Lives

A fireworks factory explosion in China has resulted in 26 deaths and 61 injuries. President Xi Jinping demands thorough inquiry.

#China #fireworks #industrial safety

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Trump's 25% Tariff Hike on EU Cars Sparks Transatlantic Tensions

BBC

May 05, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Trump's 25% Tariff Hike on EU Cars Sparks Transatlantic Tensions

Trump's planned 25% tariff on EU cars upends the trade ties, escalating economic tensions.

#trade war #tariffs #EU cars

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Somalia Piracy Surge: Hijackings Trigger Global Concerns

The Guardian

May 01, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Somalia Piracy Surge: Hijackings Trigger Global Concerns

Three vessel hijackings off Somalia in a week raise piracy fears and impact the global shipping industry.

#Somalia #piracy #maritime security

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Trump's New Tariffs: Economic Risks and Global Discontent

The Guardian

March 05, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Trump's New Tariffs: Economic Risks and Global Discontent

Trump's fresh tariffs threaten US consumers, global trade, and diplomatic relations with key nations, sparking widespread economic concern.

#Trump #tariffs #US economy

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Germany's Strategic Pivot: Reengaging with China Amid Global Shifts

The New York Times

February 24, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Germany's Strategic Pivot: Reengaging with China Amid Global Shifts

Germany rekindles diplomatic ties with China, signaling strategic shifts in Western foreign policy post-pandemic.

#Germany-China relations #diplomacy #global trade

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EU Pauses Trade with US Amid Trump’s Tariff Warning

France 24

February 24, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

EU Pauses Trade with US Amid Trump’s Tariff Warning

The EU suspends its US trade deal, awaiting clarity post-Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs, as the former president warns countries not to 'play games.'

#US-EU relations #trade agreements #Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Reverses Trump's Global Tariffs, Shaping Trade Future

France 24

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Supreme Court Reverses Trump's Global Tariffs, Shaping Trade Future

U.S. Supreme Court cancels Trump's global tariffs, altering global trade with potential wide-reaching impacts.

#US Supreme Court #Trump tariffs #global trade

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Trump's Global Tariff Strategy: New 10% Duty Sparks Debate

Deutsche Welle

February 22, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Trump's Global Tariff Strategy: New 10% Duty Sparks Debate

President Trump lifts old tariffs after Supreme Court ruling but initiates new 10% global duty, stirring economic and geopolitical discussions.

#tariffs #global trade #US economy

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China's Second Export Surge Reshapes Developing World Markets

The New York Times

December 10, 2025

China's Second Export Surge Reshapes Developing World Markets

A new wave of Chinese manufacturing exports is transforming economies across the developing world, creating both opportunities and challenges for local industries.

#China #global trade #developing countries

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China's Trade Surplus with US Rises as Export Records Shatter

Tragic Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Factory Claims 26 Lives

Trump's 25% Tariff Hike on EU Cars Sparks Transatlantic Tensions

Somalia Piracy Surge: Hijackings Trigger Global Concerns

Trump's New Tariffs: Economic Risks and Global Discontent

Germany's Strategic Pivot: Reengaging with China Amid Global Shifts

EU Pauses Trade with US Amid Trump’s Tariff Warning

Supreme Court Reverses Trump's Global Tariffs, Shaping Trade Future

Trump's Global Tariff Strategy: New 10% Duty Sparks Debate

China's Second Export Surge Reshapes Developing World Markets