Trump has suspended the tariffs on minced meat that he himself had imposed and has secured a commitment from importers to sell at 25 per cent below market price. Protectionism that must be suspended to remedy protectionism

The US ambassador and special envoy to Syria is in a precarious position following his latest statements against Israel. Meanwhile, he has secured the disbandment of the Kurdish SDF and the strengthening of al-Sharaa 

Behind the enemies of democracy there is always China, but no one can or manages to sanction it

As the crisis with Canada escalates, the US Treasury is targeting intermediaries and currency exchange firms that funnel billions of dollars to the Pasdaran. But the Russian case and alternative channels highlight the limitations of sanctions

The United States is attempting, through "Operation Economic Outcast", to sever every economic link that still supports the regime. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on international partners to join the US. The effectiveness of the sanctions, however, depends on one key player: China

Prime Minister Carney breaks with Trump over tariffs, whilst Beijing celebrates its ‘Chinese-style’ response