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India and Pakistan's Kashmir fallout hits economy too
Rapidly deteriorating relations between India and Pakistan over a deadly shooting in Kashmir are starting to have small but prickly economic consequences for both nations. - Third country trade - But analysts say Pakistan's decision to halt trade is unlikely to have a major impact, as regular diplomatic flare-ups between the two nations over decades have prevented close economic ties.
Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals: World Bank president
Developing countries should strike swift trade deals with the United States at the "earliest possible" opportunity, the president of the World Bank told AFP Friday, after a busy week with global financial leaders in Washington.
Trump tariff promises get a reality check
A gathering of global economic leaders in Washington wraps up Saturday with tariff talks between the United States and partners still unresolved -- and anxiety building over the state of the global economy.
IMF chief hails 'constructive' Spring Meetings held under tariff uncertainty
The head of the International Monetary Fund said Friday that financial leaders meeting in Washington this week had shown a "remarkably constructive spirit," despite the uncertainty from Donald Trump's tariff plans.
German prosecutors seek jail terms in VW 'dieselgate' trial
German prosecutors asked for jail sentences Friday in the trial of four former Volkswagen managers accused of fraud in the "dieselgate" emissions-cheating scandal.
EU, US should de-escalate and negotiate trade deal: IMF Europe director
The United States and European Union need to "de-escalate" and "negotiate a deal" to help boost lackluster growth on the continent, the International Monetary Fund's Europe director said Friday. "An effort needs to be made to de-escalate and to negotiate a deal," he said, adding he hoped the negotiations would be successful.
Lego block: Dutch court rules mould maker can't use toy trademark
A Dutch court Friday ordered a local concrete block mould manufacturer to scrap the word "Lego" on its website, saying using one of the world's most famous trademarks gave it an "unfair advantage". On Friday, "the judge ruled that Betonblock is taking unfair advantage of the use of the word 'Lego'," The Hague District Court said.
Trump claims China's Xi called him on tariffs
US President Donald Trump has insisted Chinese leader Xi Jinping called him despite Beijing denials of any contact between the two countries over their bitter trade dispute. "He's called," Trump said.
TikTok exploits trade war to shift fake luxury goods
TikTok abounds with viral videos accusing prestigious brands of secretly manufacturing luxury goods in China so they can be sold at cut prices. The accusation that luxury goods officially manufactured in Europe were in reality being secretly made in China "does not make any sense", concurred Michel Phan, professor of luxury marketing at emlyon business school in France.
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