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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast

The growing list of major economies warning of weaker growth because of U.S. tariffs has a new member. The Bank.

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Chinese Factories Slow in Early Sign of Trade War’s Toll

President Trump’s tariffs are already taking a toll on China’s factories. Three weeks into a trade war that pushed import.

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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

On April 30, 1975, Vu Dang Toan commanded the first tank to smash through the main gate of Saigon’s Independence.

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Why Trump’s Economic Disruption Will Be Hard to Reverse

President Trump has made clear his intent to smash the reigning global economic order. And in 100 days, he has.

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Canada’s Political Landscape Upended by Trump, Trudeau and Tariffs

Until January, polls suggested that the Conservative Party would handily regain power from the Liberals in any Canadian election held.

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