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WTO digital tariff deadlock clouds reform push

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YAOUNDE: The World Trade Organization’s 14th ministerial conference ended early Monday without agreement on extending the long-running moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions, a lapse that sharpened...
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EU imposes $28 billion in counter tariffs on U.S. goods

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EU imposes $28 billion in counter tariffs on U.S. goods after new steel and aluminum duties, escalating trade tensions....
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Defense sector sees supercycle as European military budgets grow

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European markets surged as defense and banking stocks drove the STOXX 600 to a record high, fueled by military spending growth and easing trade tensions....
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UNCTAD urges Africa to boost trade ties for economic resilience

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UNCTAD’s 2024 report warns Africa remains highly vulnerable to global shocks, urging stronger regional trade and policy reforms to unlock AfCFTA’s $3.4 trillion potential....
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EU holds Temu and Shein accountable for unsafe e-commerce imports

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The EU will hold Temu and Shein liable for unsafe product sales as part of a crackdown on low-cost e-commerce imports, aiming to protect consumers...
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US inflation persists as Trump’s tariff threats add economic concerns

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Core inflation stayed at 2.8% in December, aligning with expectations but above the Fed’s target. Rising energy costs and tariff threats pose risks to price...