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Brazil’s agriculture sees mixed fortune in Trump tariffs as competitors face steeper levies

bne IntelliNews April 7, 2025

Brazil's agricultural sector is bracing for mixed impacts from newly announced US tariffs, with analysts suggesting the country could emerge relatively advantaged despite the blanket 10% levy.

Warsaw Stock Exchange halts trading as global markets tumble

bne IntelliNews April 7, 2025

Trading on the Warsaw Stock Exchange was suspended for one hour on the afternoon of April 7, the exchange’s operator said, citing concerns about market stability.

Trump tumult hits Borsa Istanbul and Turkey’s CDS as lira remains at 38.00

Akin Nazli in Belgrade April 7, 2025

Turkish stock exchange is, however, controlled by the regime to guard against collapses.

Turkey says it wants no confrontation with Israel in Syria

Akin Nazli in Belgrade April 7, 2025

“Unfortunately Israel is taking out, one by one, all military capabilities that a new state can use,” says Turkish foreign minister.

Middle East markets suffer massive losses as Trump tariff effects continue

bnm Gulf bureau April 7, 2025

Middle East stock markets continued to bleed losses at the start of trading on April 7, as the effects of US tariffs on numerous countries persist.

Netanyahu to discuss Turkey-Israel relations with Trump at White House on April 7

Akin Nazli in Belgrade April 7, 2025

Threat to bomb Iran over its nuclear programme also on agenda.

Milei to amend Argentine laws to accomodate Trump tariffs after meeting flop

Mathew Cohen April 7, 2025

President Javier Milei has pledged to adjust Argentina's regulations to align with US President Donald Trump's new tariff requirements following the imposition of 10% duties on Argentine imports.

Italian pianist expelled from Serbia for supporting protests

bne IntelliNews April 7, 2025

Martello was expelled from Serbia on April 6 after participating in a student protest in the southern city of Niš.

Oil falls 3.75% amid global trade war recession fears

Newsbase MENA syndication April 7, 2025

Oil prices fell 3.75% on April 7, continuing last week's losses, as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China fuelled fears of an economic recession that could reduce crude demand.

Thailand sees the Songkran festival generating over $3.7bn in 2025

bno - Bangkok Office April 7, 2025

Deputy government spokesperson Anukool Pruksanusak cited a survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, which showed the projected figure was up from THB128.83bn in 2024

Waberer to double revenue and profit by 2031 with €400mn expansion drive

bne IntelliNews April 7, 2025

Waberer's International has unveiled bold plans to more than double its revenue and profit by 2030 targeting €1.7bn in sales and over €100mn in operating profit by 2031 and become Central and Eastern Europe's leading logistics group by 2027.

Thailand joins over 50 nations in US tariff negotiations amid rising trade tensions

bno - Bangkok Office April 7, 2025

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on April 6 that Thailand would seek talks with Washington following the imposition of tariffs on Thai exports with Deputy PM and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira set to travel to the US.

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