This is Beirut, 02/02 17:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
United States Donald Trump Trade Canada
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans may feel economic "pain" from his tariffs on key trading partners, but argued it would be "worth the price" to secure US interests. After weeks of uncertainty surrounding his threats, Trump on Saturday signed off on broad 25-percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada -- despite a ...
Ali A. Hamadé, 31/01 20:35 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Panama Canal Trade
The re-election of Donald Trump marks the dawn of a new expansionist era, fueled by bold promises made during his campaign. From the proposal to annex Greenland to the dream of integrating Canada as the 51st US state, and the ambition to regain control of the Panama Canal—an engineering marvel and a crucial artery of global trade—Trump ...
This is Beirut, 2024-12-11 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The armed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has severely impacted Lebanon's commercial sector, which continues to face significant challenges while preparing for the future. Despite the ongoing recovery process, the sector remains resilient. In this context, Nicolas Shammas, President of the Beirut Traders Association (BTA), organized a major ...
Christiane Tager, 2024-11-13 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump European Union Gulf Middle East Trade
Donald Trump’s return to the White House would likely reinforce a protectionist and economically isolationist approach under the "America First" slogan, heightening challenges across international trade relations and geopolitical balances. If Trump pursues a protectionist economic policy (America First) and adopts a more radical vision of ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 22:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Belt and Road Initiative China diplomacy Europe Giorgia Meloni Investment Italy Trade
After more than four years of being the sole G7 nation to join, Italy has decided to withdraw from China's extensive Belt and Road infrastructure Initiative, as confirmed by a government source on Wednesday. Italy has withdrawn from China's vast Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, more than four years after becoming the only G7 nation to sign ...