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War-weary Syria will be hurt further by Trump’s 41% tariff rate — the highest on earth
The tariffs could be a form of U.S. leverage over the decisions of the fragile Al Sharaa government, one analyst suggested.
European business has shown surprising resilience
In spite of Trump’s tariffs, the current earnings season has revealed bright spots for the continent’s companies
China tests out stablecoins amid fears of capital outflows
Policymakers say dollar-backed tokens cement US dominance but regulator has warned of money laundering risk
Berkshire shares tumble as Warren Buffett prepares to step down
Conglomerate’s stock underperforms market by second widest margin since 1990
Tech does not deserve special legal treatment
Pulling down regulatory barriers to aid innovation ignores the fact that they protect the public from harm