Tariff refunds could take years amid US Supreme Court ruling, experts warn
At least 1,000 companies have already sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
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CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’, higher tariffs and immigration crackdown are factored into the report.
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Facing a mercurial Trump, countries scramble to forge new alliances
Countries are increasingly setting aside old grudges to lessen their reliance on Washington.
US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
Bangladesh has agreed to provide significant preferential market access for some US industrial and agricultural goods.
India and Malaysia pledge to bolster trade, defence collaborations
Both countries emphasize comprehensive partnerships spanning semiconductors, defence, healthcare and food security.
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Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
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Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
Mexico’s tariffs on India are a double whammy after US tariffs
The steep hikes by Mexico have devastated several Indian industries already reeling under crushing US tariffs.
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Cuba to introduce plan to address fuel shortage amid US blockade
The shortage has led to blackouts across the Caribbean nation.
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Panama’s president hits back after China threat in canal ports row
President Mulino responds to China, insists his country upholds the rule of law and and has an independent court system.
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Why is there a mixed reaction in India to the US trade deal?
Trump and Modi hail agreement but details remains vague.
Published On 4 Feb 2026
