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Trump leaves coffee producers in the dark

Oakley Mason July 21, 2025

USA In the north of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, expectations for this year’s coffee harvest are clouded by uncertainty, after President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports to the United States.  For small producers in the region, the tariffs news hit like a bombshell.

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U.S. deports 95 Haitians

Oakley Mason July 17, 2025

USA A new deportation flight carrying 95 Haitian nationals landed Wednesday in Cap-Haïtien, as U.S. immigration authorities continue a wave of removals under tightened immigration enforcement. Armed Haitian police officers stood by on the tarmac as the aircraft from Florida arrived. Officials confirmed that some of the deportees had criminal records and had served time

Politics

Ukraine: Trump threatens Russia with tariffs

Kristi Lucas July 14, 2025

USA United States president Donald Trump said on Monday that he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn’t a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days, the latest example of his growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump made the announcement during an Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark […]

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America, China end talks on trade framework, positive on tariff dispute

Oakley Mason June 29, 2025

USA In a significant step toward de-escalating ongoing trade tensions, the united States and China have confirmed a finalized trade framework agreement. The deal, which emerged from recent high-level discussions in Geneva and London, outlines mutual steps to lower tariffs and ease regulatory restrictions on key exports. Beijing officially confirmed the agreement on Friday,