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China to Impose New Tariffs on $75 Billion of U.S. Imports

China announced Friday it will hit U.S. soybeans, lobsters, peanut butter and other imports worth $75 billion with new tariffs in retaliation for Washington's planned duty hikes, further intensifying the bruising trade war between the world's top two economies.

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Trump Says U.S. Companies 'Ordered' to Find Alternative to Production in China

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday pledged a quick response to China's decision to slap a new round of tariffs on U.S. goods, and told American firms to find an "alternative" to making their products in China.

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Fuel Supplies Halted to Debt-Ridden Air India

Air India called Friday for government help after oil companies stopped supplying the debt-ridden national flag carrier with jet fuel at six domestic airports due to late payment of dues.

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Ryanair Planes Take to Skies despite European Strikes

Ryanair flew an almost full service on Thursday, the Irish no-frills airline said despite strikes by pilots and cabin crew based in Britain and Portugal triggered by pay disputes.

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Stock Markets Play Waiting Game before Speech of U.S. Federal Reserve Head

European and Asian  stock markets faltered Thursday on the eve of a speech from  Federal Reserve head Jerome Powell for clues on the outlook for U.S. interest rates.

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Britain, South Korea Sign Brexit Trade Deal

Britain and South Korea on Thursday signed a deal that will allow the two countries to keep trading freely after Brexit.

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'Digital Lebanon Conference' to be Held on September 13

Beirut’s Grand Serail has hosted a press conference announcing Digital Lebanon Conference, which will be held under the patronage of Prime Minister Saad Hariri on September 13, 2019, in Beirut.

The conference is co-organized by Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal, the Ministry of Telecommunications, the Ministry of State for Investment and Technology, the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reforms (OMSAR), the Office of the Prime Minister, and the World Bank.

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Israel, South Korea Announce Free-Trade Deal

Israel and South Korea announced Wednesday they have concluded a free-trade agreement to eliminate tariffs on goods ranging from cars and medical equipment to lipstick and video games.

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Trump Renews Attacks on Federal Reserve Chief

President Donald Trump resumed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, blaming him for keeping the economy from growing much faster.

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European Equities Rally despite Italy Woes

European stock markets rebounded Wednesday as dealers shrugged off tense political turmoil in Italy.

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