Tag: United States
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U.S.-Bangladesh Trade Deal Aims to Deepen Economic and Supply Chain Cooperation
The United States and Bangladesh have agreed to finalize an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that expands bilateral market access and strengthens economic and supply chain cooperation. The Agreement builds on the 2013 Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA) and introduces new commitments across tariffs, regulatory alignment, labor standards, environmental…
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U.S. Announces Trade Deal with India, Regional Trade Impact Unclear
The United States President Donald Trump has announced what he called a “trade deal” with India to reduce market barriers between the two countries, whose combined gross domestic product is about $33 trillion. Trump said on Monday, February 2, that the U.S. would cut tariffs on Indian goods from a…
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BYD Becomes World’s Largest EV Maker as Tesla Sales Fall
Chinese automaker BYD sold 2.26 million vehicles in 2025, surpassing Tesla, which delivered 1.64 million, to become the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer. Tesla’s sales fell 9% from 2024, marking its second consecutive year of decline. Tesla’s fourth-quarter deliveries totaled 418,227 vehicles, below analysts’ estimate of about 440,000 units. The…
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Zohran Mamdani Begins Term as New York Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in on Thursday, January 1, as mayor of New York City, the United States’ largest city, becoming its first Muslim mayor. The oath was taken at an abandoned subway station beneath City Hall. His private ceremony was conducted by New York Attorney General Letitia James,…
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U.S. Announces $10 Billion Arms Deals with Taiwan, Prompting China’s Response
The Trump administration has announced a massive $10 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including medium-range missiles, self-propelled howitzers, drones, and other advanced military equipment, sparking a strong rebuke from Beijing. The State Department unveiled the package late Wednesday, December 17, coinciding with a nationally televised address by President Donald Trump.…
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U.S. Increases Military Presence on Yonaguni Island amid China Tensions
The United States has been enhancing its military presence on Yonaguni Island, Japan’s westernmost outpost, amid growing concerns over China’s increasing assertiveness, particularly regarding Taiwan. Located just 112 kilometers from Taiwan, Yonaguni plays a vital role in the U.S. military’s strategy for regional deterrence and defense. According to recent reports,…
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