Tag: United States
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Washington Bets on Damascus to Contain ISIS as It Prepares to Exit Syria
The United States is preparing to end its relatively quiet but long-running military presence in Syria, with officials confirming plans to withdraw the roughly 1,000…
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First ‘Board of Peace’ Meeting in Absence of Key U.S. Allies
President Donald Trump is hosting dozens of world leaders in Washington on Thursday, February 19, for the inaugural meeting of his newly formed Board of…
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Bangladesh Deal: Expanding Market Access for American Exports
The United States and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have agreed to an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade designed to strengthen bilateral economic relations and expand…
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U.S. to Cut Tariffs on India under New Trade Agreement
President Donald Trump on Monday announced what he described as a new “trade deal” with India that would significantly reduce United States tariffs on Indian…
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Chinese Automaker Tops Tesla, Shifting EV Lead from U.S.
Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, delivering 2.26 million vehicles in 2025 compared with Tesla’s 1.64…
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Major Arms Sale to Taiwan Tests U.S.-China Strategic Balance in the Taiwan Strait
The Trump administration announced a $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan on Wednesday, December 17, providing the island with a wide array of advanced military…
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U.S. Military Buildup on Japanese Island as Taiwan Tensions Rise
The United States has significantly increased its military operations on Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost outpost, as concerns grow over China’s expanding influence and assertiveness in…
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U.S. Eyes Myanmar’s Rare Earths amid Global Supply Chain Concerns
Rare earth supply has long been a national security focus for the United States, given China’s dominance in refining and processing, controlling roughly 90% of…
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U.S. and Indonesia Reach Landmark Trade Agreement, Revising Tariff Plans
The United States and Indonesia have finalized a major trade agreement that revises a previously planned 32% tariff on Indonesian imports, lowering it to 19%…
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