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Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?
Aug 19, 2026 - World 
A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese importsSince China offered a truce in the trade war last October following its threat to deprive the United States of rare-earth magnets, the Trump administration has been happy to stop escalating. After all, imports from China have been falling, down by 40% in the year to June, compared with the same period in 2024. Best to declare victory and call it a day.But the US hasn’t won this battle – and there’s strong evidence to show it’s too chicken to really try. Continue reading...
Trump says U.S. and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Aug 19, 2026 - World 
Canada has dodged President Donald Trump's threat of 50% tariffs - at least for now.
Trump touts upcoming Kim meeting amid Seoul's concerns over U.S.-South Korea alliance
Aug 19, 2026 - World
Days after he ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, President Trump said Wednesday he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year.
A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region
Aug 19, 2026 - World 
Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services
Trump stands by economic warfare campaign against Iran while leaving door open to diplomacy
Aug 19, 2026 - World
President Trump on Wednesday maintained that his administration's economic pressure campaign against Iran is working and will stand in for diplomatic efforts, at least for now.
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