Canada’s new retaliatory tariffs have triggered another escalation from Washington, deepening a trade confrontation that is pushing Ottawa toward trade diversification and testing one of the world’s most integrated economic relationships. Canada imposed tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 percent on more than 700 U.S. products Tuesday, covering approximately C$27.6
The United States is intensifying economic pressure on Iran while keeping military force in reserve, signaling a new phase of the conflict centered on sanctions, maritime enforcement and selective strikes rather than sustained large-scale combat. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the cost imposed on Iran would now be
As aid declines and borrowing remains costly, African governments are looking more closely at sovereign capital to finance development, strengthen resilience and retain more economic value. African sovereign wealth funds are moving closer to the centre of economic policymaking. In July, the African Development Bank and the Africa Sovereign Investors
Washington has dramatically widened its economic campaign against Tehran. For governments, the key question is how far the United States is prepared to push its Iran sanctions into China and other critical trading hubs. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has opened a new phase of its campaign against Iran, threatening
