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US Finalizes Section 301 ‘Forced Labor Tariffs’ on 60 Nations; South Korea Hit with 12.5% Duty

WASHINGTON / SEOUL — The Donald Trump administration on Thursday (July 23, local time) finalized additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act o
U.S. Moves to Sever Chinese Materials and Components from Defense Supply Chains

WASHINGTON — In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding national security and reinforcing military readiness, the Trump administration has launched a comprehensive overhaul of the United States de

Saudi Arabia Launches Naval Protection Measures as Houthi Blockade Threat Escalates in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

RIYADH / RED SEA — Saudi Arabia has officially announced comprehensive military and security measures to safeguard commercial shipping traversing the strategic Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, following ma

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