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Focusing on Fundamentals: The Key to Coping with Uncertainty in Commodity Markets.
Faced with the swinging and unpredictable trade policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, global commodity markets must adopt a clear strategy: ignore the background noise and focus on fundamentals. While the media gives great prominence to every new statement or tweet...
Trump and the New Wave of Duties: Impact on Trade and Logistics
After a month of postponement, President Donald Trump has introduced a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico and Canada into the United States, along with an additional 10 percent increase on Chinese goods. However, the Commerce Secretary said ongoing...
United States and Democratic Republic of Congo: Negotiations for a Critical Minerals Agreement
The United States is conducting “exploratory talks” with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on a potential agreement that would grant it access to the African country's critical minerals in exchange for military support. The news, reported by the Financial Times,...
Trump Postpones Duties on Mexico: New Trade Strategies and International Reactions
On March 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the Truth Social platform the temporary suspension of the 25 percent import tax levied on Mexico, postponing its effective date by four weeks. This announcement follows a telephone conversation with Mexican...