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24 results for “the trade desk”
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump's first Iran war escalation post-midterm losses seeks to choke off Tehran’s trade
After midterm losses, Trump expands pressure on Iran, targeting land and Caspian Sea routes Tehran uses to move military supplies.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
The moment Donald Trump blew the midterms
Democratic pollster David Shor points to high youth turnout and the Iran War as factors in Republicans' defeat.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Inside the chip talent war: Trade secrets and rising Chinese rivals
As Chinese chipmakers gain ground, competition for semiconductor specialists is heightening tensions over trade secrets.
- 7 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s Next Trade War Could Be With Congress
Lawmakers want to reclaim authority over Trump's unpopular tariffs, raising the prospect of a dispute over who controls U.S. trade policy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
U.K. PM Andy Burnham open to apologizing for slave trade but rules out financial reparations
Andy Burnham says he is open to a U.K. apology for its role in the slave trade but rules out financial reparations.
- 7 min
- United Kingdom
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
South Africa braces for loss of US trade benefits — RT Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking markets in China and India amid uncertainty over its US AGOA trade benefits.
- 8 min
- South Africa
Military / WarThe Veil
Why is the trade deficit getting bigger?
A Washington event description dated October 9, 2026, says the U.S. trade deficit reached $100 billion in August, with imports exceeding exports.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
EU and China strike interim trade deal which could cut Chinese hybrid exports by half, EU trade envoy says
An EU envoy in Beijing says an interim deal could halve Chinese hybrid exports. The accompanying chart symbolically emphasizes the need for clarity on t...
- 8 min
- China
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump calls on Ukraine to stop targeting Russian refineries as both countries trade strikes
From Moscow, Trump calls on Kyiv to stop hitting Russian refineries as Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks, raising risks to civilians and fuel supply.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil markets surge as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks
Benchmark crude rose intraday after new U.S.-Iran exchanges raised Middle East supply and shipping risks, lifting energy and defense stocks.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Canada's retaliatory tariffs worth $27.6 billion take effect as trade rift with U.S. deepens
Ottawa doubles duties to 50% on targeted U.S. steel and aluminum, aiming to protect producers and push Washington toward talks.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarBehind The Veil
Oil prices rise to 6-week high after Iran and U.S. trade blows, Saudi Aramco facilities reportedly hit
Crude jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and reported strikes on Saudi Aramco, raising Gulf supply risk and market volatility from Washington.
- 8 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
This woman was the link between the Soviets, the CIA, and feminism
A retrospective probes Steinem’s ties to U.S. intelligence, Soviet narratives, and feminism, reframing women’s rights as a Cold War battleground.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. and Iran trade more attacks after lull in fighting
Renewed U.S.-Iran strikes around Sept. 2, 2026 raise regional risk as rhetoric escalates and precision operations target proxy and defense assets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
US and Iran Trade New Strikes as the War Enters its 7th Month
Washington confirms fresh Middle East strikes amid Iran tensions, signaling a risky retaliation cycle and raising regional security and energy concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
World TradeBehind The Veil
Sberbank buys Delhi business towers for Russia-India trade hub — RT India
Sberbank acquires two New Delhi business towers to anchor a bilateral trade and finance center, bolstering settlement, clearing, and corporate services.
- 7 min
- India
Military / WarThe Veil
Fears of a Canadian trade war are overblown. So far, it’s more of a skirmish
Analysts say U.S.–Canada friction remains contained, with targeted measures and consultations under USMCA keeping supply chains moving.
- 7 min
- Canada
World TradeThe Veil
What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
U.S. tariffs on select metals roil markets and supply chains, with Ottawa ready to respond as traders reprice nickel, aluminum, copper risks.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
5 political cartoons about the trade war with Canada
Five Canadian cartoons critique Trump-era tariffs, highlighting trade tensions, sector strains, and public sentiment shaping policy narratives.
- 7 min
- Canada
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How Did Trump’s Trade Fight With Canada Go So Sideways?
Mixed messages and pressure tactics strained U.S.-Canada trade, unsettling supply chains as North Korea diplomacy signaled a stark contrast.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
As U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Trump is "treating us like we're Communist China"
Amid escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, Ford says Trump is treating Canada like “Communist China,” while talks continue on autos and agriculture.
- 7 min
- Canada
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. threatens to hit Iran's trade partners with secondary economic sanctions
Washington signals tougher measures targeting firms and banks aiding Iranian commerce, raising compliance risks across energy, shipping, and finance.
- 7 min
- United States