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Ahead of Beijing summit, EU seeks to slash rare earth reliance on China
EU imports nearly all rare earths from China; experts warn of 'blackmail' risk as bloc faces pressure from Trump tariffs, Beijing's grip ahead of high-stakes EU-China summit
 "Ahead of Beijing summit, EU seeks to slash rare earth reliance on China")
India seeks to avoid Trump's Brics wrath as it pursues US trade deal
With New Delhi set to assume the Brics chairmanship in 2026, India needs to differentiate itself from members like China and Russia, who are seeking to build the bloc as an opposition voice to the US
 "India seeks to avoid Trump's Brics wrath as it pursues US trade deal")
Italy opens Ukraine rebuilding conference as US defence help in doubt
It's the fourth such conference on Ukraine's recovery, with earlier editions in Lugano, Switzerland in 2022, London in 2023 and Berlin last year
 "Italy opens Ukraine rebuilding conference as US defence help in doubt")
B'desh proposes to increase imports from US on first day of tariff talks
Bangladesh has proposed to import more cotton, oil, Boeing aircraft, soybeans, etc from the United States, a Bangladeshi official who participated in the talks said
 "B'desh proposes to increase imports from US on first day of tariff talks")
Asian shares up on Nvidia high, investors unfazed by Trump's tariff moves
US copper futures widened their premium to the London benchmark overnight after Trump announced plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on copper
 "Asian shares up on Nvidia high, investors unfazed by Trump's tariff moves")
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports; experts warn of price surge
Industry experts warn that the US is dependent on copper imports, and levies could increase costs across critical industries from electronics and automobiles to infrastructure and defence
 "Trump announces 50% tariff on copper imports; experts warn of price surge")
Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honour many lost to Texas floods
Several hundred people gathered for a worship ceremony at a high school stadium in Texas to remember the at least 120 people who died in the catastrophic flash floods over the July Fourth holiday
 "Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honour many lost to Texas floods")
Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro 'witch hunt' trial
US President Donald Trump triggers a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports over Jair Bolsonaro's prosecution, prompting sharp retaliation from President Lula
 "Trump slaps 50% tariff on Brazil over Bolsonaro 'witch hunt' trial")
Gaza ceasefire possible in a week or two, not in a day: Israeli official
Israeli official said that if the two sides agree to a proposed 60-day ceasefire, Israel would use that time to offer a permanent ceasefire that would require the Palestinian militant group to disarm
 "Gaza ceasefire possible in a week or two, not in a day: Israeli official")
Trump backs 500% tariff on India's Russian oil trade to pressure Putin
The proposed US bill seeks harsh penalties on Russian oil buyers like India and China, aiming to choke Kremlin's war funding and compel an end to the Ukraine war
 "Trump backs 500% tariff on India's Russian oil trade to pressure Putin")
Trump promises West African leaders pivot to trade after US aid cut impacts
President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting on Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping US aid cuts.
Russia fires more missiles, drones at Kyiv; at least ten injured
In a post on Telegram, Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said rescue workers were working at a residential building, after falling debris caused a fire on the top floor of an apartment building
 "Russia fires more missiles, drones at Kyiv; at least ten injured")
Trump appoints transport secretary Sean Duffy as interim Nasa chief
Duffy's appointment comes less than two months after Trump unexpectedly pulled the nomination of his original choice for Nasa administrator, SpaceX astronaut and billionaire Jared Isaacman
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US could collect $300 bn in tariff revenue this year, says Treasury chief
A Treasury spokesperson said the $300 billion target corresponds to the December 31 end of calendar 2025, not the end of the government's fiscal year on September 30
 "US could collect $300 bn in tariff revenue this year, says Treasury chief")
Samsung may shift US supplies to India, eyes Trump's tariff decisions
Samsung asserted that it has a well-strategised diversification plan in place and would respond with flexibility
 "Samsung may shift US supplies to India, eyes Trump's tariff decisions")
Nvidia hits $4 trn market cap; first company ever to reach the milestone
Just a day after President Donald Trump escalated his trade rhetoric, investors awaited tariff announcements for a number of countries
 "Nvidia hits $4 trn market cap; first company ever to reach the milestone")
Trump's Brics tariff warning puts India-US trade deal on shaky ground
The remarks came just a day after the US leader said he was close to finalizing a trade deal that New Delhi hopes would give it reprieve from 26 per cent reciprocal tariffs
 "Trump's Brics tariff warning puts India-US trade deal on shaky ground")
Russia fires drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight; Lutsk hit hardest
Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences by launching massive aerial assaults, including adding more decoy drones to its attacks
 "Russia fires drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight; Lutsk hit hardest")
Trump puts pressure on Asian ally South Korea to pay more for its defence
The pressure from Trump comes as North Korea appears to be more emboldened through its growing partnership with Russia
 "Trump puts pressure on Asian ally South Korea to pay more for its defence")
Brics isn't anti-American, but Donald Trump's threats could make it so
At the Brics meeting this week in Brazil, leaders jointly condemned the 'indiscriminate rising of tariffs,' in a swipe at President Donald Trump's trade policy
 "Brics isn't anti-American, but Donald Trump's threats could make it so")