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China’s Economy Slows Under Tariff Pressure

According to the always-dubious data released by the Chinese Communist government, China’s economy grew by 5.2 percent in the second quarter of 2025, which is slower than its 5.4 percent growth in the first quarter, but better than the 5.1 percent growth projected by analysts.

CHONGQING, CHINA - JULY 15: A vehicle carrier ship fully loaded with newly manufactured pa

Lesotho Declares State of Emergency Over U.S. Tariffs

The African nation of Lesotho declared a two-year “state of disaster” this week over “high rates of youth unemployment and job losses,” which have ostensibly been exacerbated by uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

A worker folds completed jeans at the Afri-Expo Textile Factory in Maseru, Lesotho on Marc

Trump Says U.S. ‘Close to Making a Deal’ with Protectionist India

President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that his administration is close to finalizing a trade deal with India. India hedged its bets last week by notifying the World Trade Organization (WTO) that it could impose up to $724 million in retaliatory tariffs against American goods if a trade deal is not reached.

US President Donald Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Offic