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Tag: Tariffs

Donald Trump se estrecha la mano con los primeros ministros tailandeses y camboyanos.
Globalization

Thailand and Cambodia: Trump-Mediated Truce and Tariffs

During his visit to Asia, Donald Trump mediated an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, highlighting a step towards peace with a ceasefire and new trade agreements. Tariffs of 19% were set for certain mutual exports and Thailand agreed to reduce barriers in sectors such as medical products and food, in exchange for trade benefits with the United States. Cambodia had similar commitments, although border tensions and criminal activities persist. China felt excluded from the mediation.

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October 30, 2025
Elementos de tierra rara, tendencias del mercado global y ubicaciones clave.
Globalization

Rising Tensions between US and China over Rare Earths: Sign of Imminent Decoupling

Tensions between the US and China over rare earths, with new Chinese export measures and Trump’s tariff threats, cause losses of over $1.5 billion in two days and put the APEC summit at risk. China controls 85-90% of the global rare earth processing capacity, essential for the supply chain, affecting sectors such as defense, semiconductors and electric vehicles, and companies like Boeing, Nvidia and Tesla, accelerating decoupling.

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October 30, 2025
Un gráfico muestra el aumento de la tarifa de acero de la UE y la reducción de la cuota.
Globalization

**The EU Needs to Adjust Its Steel Protection Measures**

The EU proposes to increase steel tariffs by 50% and reduce the tax-free quota by 47%, arguing that it is necessary to avoid the global oversupply. However, this could affect the competitiveness of other industries and generate conflicts with countries with free trade agreements, and it is also questioned whether protecting all steel promotes the decarbonization of the sector.

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October 9, 2025
Gráficos e imágenes que ilustran las fluctuaciones globales del comercio y la moneda.
Globalization

How Tariffs Impact the Dollar: Understanding the Costs

Trade tariffs and retaliations are pressuring the dollar in its central role, putting at risk benefits for U.S. businesses and government such as low interest rates. The dollar, an anchor for most countries, provides stability and benefits, but its loss could negatively impact the economic strength of the U.S. The Brookings analysis highlights how trade wars affect this situation.

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October 9, 2025