Washington Politics
American farmers are slammed by war 7,000 miles away
Combined with tariffs, Trump's conflict with Iran and subsequent shipping disruptions are squeezing agriculture and sparking short-sighted bailouts
October 22, 2026
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Washington Politics
Trump's war and tariffs are having a nasty effect on interest rates
His foreign policy is roiling markets and spiking US Treasury bond yields, which touch everything in the American economy
August 27, 2026
Latin America
Trump just handed left-wing Lula a campaign win
The son of former President Bolsonaro is in a bind on tariffs, while the incumbent looks tough in the face of US pressure
July 20, 2026
Asia-Pacific
The Supreme Court did Trump a favor in Southeast Asia
Striking down IEEPA tariffs gives Washington a chance to rebuild trust, if the president doesn’t try for new workarounds
March 02, 2026
QiOSK
Why SCOTUS won’t deter Trump’s desire to weaponize trade
Today's Supreme Court decision only closes one avenue for the president to unilaterally impose tariffs
February 20, 2026
QiOSK
‘Duty free’ Africa trade deal extended — for now
AGOA’s short-term renewal is sparking debates about its future as tariffs bite
February 04, 2026
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