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India Not On Latest US Tariff List As Donald Trump Sends Letters To 20 Nations Amid Ongoing Trade Deal Talks
Free Press Journal
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi: India, which is negotiating a trade pact with the US, has not figured in the list of countries that have been issued tariff letters by the Trump administration on Wednesday so far. The decision will provide relief to Indian exporters,...
IFC Reaffirms Support for Kazakhstan’s Diversification Push
The Astana Times
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July 9, 2025
ASTANA – Wiebke Schloemer, a regional director for Türkiye and Central Asia at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), explores key milestones in more than 30 years of partnership with Kazakhstan and what comes next in an interview with The...
Kazakhstan to Invest in Afghanistan’s Turghundi-Herat Railway
The Astana Times
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July 5, 2025
ASTANA — Kazakhstan is ready to invest in Afghanistan’s Turghundi-Herat railway to strengthen regional connectivity, said Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov at the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, on July 4....
Wall Street shrugs off Trump's fresh trade war rhetoric, investors holding firm
FOX Business
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White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Stephen Miran explains why tariffs are not causing a spike in inflation on 'Varney & Co.' As President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war rhetoric, Wall Street remains largely unfazed, with investors...
Trump Tariff Letters Explained | 14 countries face US trade pressure by August 1—A country-wise breakdown
Zee Business
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July 9, 2025
US President Donald Trump has issued letters to 14 countries, warning them of fresh import tariffs that will come into force from August 1 unless they agree to new trade deals with the United States. The letters, shared via Trump’s social media...
Kazakh media highlights Prime Minister Bektenov’s participation in ECO Summit
AzerNews
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July 5, 2025
Kazakhstan’s leading media outlets have given extensive coverage to Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov’s visit to Khankendi for the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit, underscoring the country’s active role in shaping regional...
New Trump Tariffs Target Kazakhstan With 25% Rate
The Diplomat
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July 8, 2025
In a July 7 executive order, U.S. President Donald Trump effectively kicked back his deadline to review the early April “reciprocal tariffs” to August 1, while also announcing that new tariff rates had been set for a group of 14 countries — with...
President Opens Kazakhstan's First And Central Asia's Most Powerful Supercomputer
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 9. President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a visit to the National Supercomputer Center Alemcloud, where he rolled up his sleeves and participated in the ceremony to kick off a...
AD Ports Group, Kazakhstan Railways launch new JV operations
Gulf Industry Magazine
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AD Ports Group, an enabler of integrated trade, transport, and logistics solutions, announced today (July 9) the commencement of operations of its Central Asian logistics joint venture, GulfLink, set up in partnership with KTZ Express, a...
Development Bank of Kazakhstan Places Dollar and Tenge Eurobonds on International Markets
The Astana Times
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July 8, 2025
ASTANA – The Development Bank of Kazakhstan has placed two tranches of Eurobonds on international capital markets, including a $200 million tap of its April-issued dollar bonds and a new offering denominated in Kazakh tenge. Photo credit:...
AD Ports Group, Kazakhstan Railways commence operations of GulfLink joint venture
Zawya
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AD Ports Group announced today the commencement of operations of its Central Asian logistics joint venture, GulfLink Ltd., with KTZ Express, the freight arm of Kazakhstan Railways. GulfLink, 51% percent owned by AD Ports Group, and 49% by KTZ...
Kazakhstan Creates Khorgos – Eastern Gate New Special Economic Zone
The Astana Times
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July 4, 2025
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has established the Khorgos – Eastern Gate Special Economic Zone (SEZ), with its regulations and target indicators approved, according to a government resolution dated July 1. Photo credit: gov.kz Click to see the map in full...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 7:27 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. White House trade adviser...
Trump confirms August 1 tariffs on key trade partners
Fresh Plaza
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July 9, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has responded to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump threatening higher import duties unless a new trade agreement is reached, reaffirming Japan's commitment to continued negotiations. Speaking on...
AP Business SummaryBrief at 6:26 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Trump's trade blitz produces few deals but lots of uncertainty WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. White House trade adviser...
USA - Workers are being deported
Indybay - California
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July 17, 2025
The promise to deport millions of immigrants is a central part of Trump's Make America Great Again program. In both presidential campaigns, he described immigrants as “terrorists, murderers, rapists” or “mentally ill.” After his re-election, he...
Trump Widens Trade War With 50% Copper Tariff, Threatens 200% Duties on Drugs and More Tariff Hikes
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
President Donald Trump on Tuesday escalated his global trade offensive, announcing a 50% tariff on imported copper and revealing plans for steep new duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, as his administration pushes ahead with what he...
Trump teases announcements on trade negotiations with seven countries
FOX Business
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President Donald Trump announced his administration will impose a 50% tariff on imported copper, marking a new ecalation in his broader levy policy. President Trump teased seemingly major announcements related to trade negotiations with at least...
Bank of Russia governor insists buying Bitcoin is not on its agenda
Cryptopolitan
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July 4, 2025
The Bank of Russia is not considering investments in cryptocurrencies, its governor has indicated, despite Bitcoin reserves gaining popularity with monetary authorities around the world. Russia’s main financial regulator remains opposed to using...
Steep copper tariffs in store as Trump broadens trade war
West Hawaii Today - Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would impose a 50% tariff on imported copper and soon introduce long-threatened levies on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, broadening his trade war that has rattled markets worldwide. One day after...