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Asia-Pacific

Can Trump finally break with Biden's failed China policy?

In a much anticipated meeting, the American president and Xi Jinping agree to deescalate on tariffs, rare earth restrictions

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Asia-Pacific

Trump-Xi reset could collapse under the weight of its ambition

The US president wants a 'big deal' after this week's much anticipated meeting, but taking on all the issues at once is doomed to fail

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Africa

Trump's surprising swing in favor of sweeping 'duty free' Africa trade

The president wants to renew the popular AGOA act for one year, sparking new confidence in his commitment to the continent

Trade review process could rock the calm in US-Mexico relations
North America

Trade review process could rock the calm in US-Mexico relations

Bilateral cooperation on security has masked growing economic friction ahead of a pivotal USMCA renegotiation

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Latin America

Why Ecuador went straight to China for relief

Secretary Rubio's visit with President Noboa this week will be in part to warn the country off Beijing, but seriously, what does Washington have to offer?

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Global Crises

Linking tariff 'deals' to US security interests is harder than it looks

Behind the headlines of billion-dollar commitments lie questions about enforcement, consistency, and international buy-in