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Trump tariffs drive Brazilian lobbying

The Trump administration threatened tariffs and retaliatory measures to pressure China and vulnerable countries over shipping-emissions votes, reshaping soy markets and prompting Brazilian farmers to lobby to loosen deforestation rules.

Trump tariffs drive Brazilian lobbying
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IMF Warns Tariffs Threaten Growth

The IMF said the global economy remained "in flux" and warned that US–China trade tensions and new US tariffs under Trump posed significant downside risks to growth.

IMF Warns Tariffs Threaten Growth
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China's export curbs threaten jobs

U.S. officials warned that China's restrictions on rare-earth exports were harming global supply, imperiling German industry, and a study said they threatened about one million jobs.

China's export curbs threaten jobs
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Powell signals cuts, stocks rally

Global stock markets rose after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled possible further interest-rate cuts, lifting U.S. futures and Asian bourses despite ongoing U.S.–China trade tensions.

Powell signals cuts, stocks rally
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US, China impose port charges

The United States and China began collecting port fees on each other’s vessels, expanding their trade war into maritime commerce as both governments implemented reciprocal charges.

US, China impose port charges
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Food prices fall; China slows

Food prices fell in September, with Sweden recording a 0.8% monthly drop and China’s consumer prices retreating more than expected amid weak domestic demand and deflation risks.

Food prices fall; China slows
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Sephora, China drive LVMH rally

French luxury group LVMH unexpectedly posted third-quarter revenue growth, sending its Paris-listed shares up about 13% Wednesday after stronger sales led by Sephora and China.

Sephora, China drive LVMH rally
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