Lula says Brazil cannot ‘accept treatment’ after new US tariffs proposed
Brazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.

Brazil’s president says he was surprised by the proposed 25 percent tariffs, which came amid signs relations improving.









The US plans new 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing issues like deforestation and digital trade practices.
Trade discussions between the two countries have been frozen since late last year.

China’s tariff-free access for many African products has renewed hopes of industrial growth. But trade remains uneven.
China has hosted 26 leaders from 23 countries this year, underscoring its growing diplomatic and economic influence.
US tech giant says fundraising drive includes deal to sell $10bn of stock to Berkshire Hathaway.
Anthropic, which operates AI chatbot Claude, did not disclose the size or the terms of the offering.
Nvidia’s new chip will power new Windows laptop and desktop computer models to make ‘AI personal computers’.
Jerome Powell says the US central bank is undergoing a ‘stress test’ like other institutions in the current era.
Department of Commerce issues guidance on chip restrictions amid concerns about loopholes in export control regime.

Maltese voters are at the polls after PM Robert Abela called a snap election.