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Why is Trump lashing out at Brazil?
Why is Trump lashing out at Brazil?

US President Donald Trump has announced a 50 percent tariff on Brazilian imports as he accused the country's leftist leadership of orchestrating a "witch hunt" against his right-wing ally, former leader Jair Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro calls Trump a "friend" and says they are both victims of "persecution."

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Scott Bessent a credible, safe pick for Treasury: experts
Scott Bessent a credible, safe pick for Treasury: experts
by  AFP

Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is a credible, safe choice for US Treasury secretary -- and one that is likely positive for markets -- observers said Saturday following President-elect Donald Trump's highly anticipated nomination. "Scott Bessent is a credible, mainstream pick for Treasury Secretary," said Jason Furman, a professor at Harvard University and former top White House economic adviser.

What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
What forcing Google to sell Chrome could mean
by  AFP

US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google's Chrome browser to limit the company's market clout in a move that would shake up the internet giant. Launched in 2008, Chrome dominates the browser market, dwarfing rivals Edge and Safari, developed by Microsoft and Apple, respectively.

Budget, debt: Trump's Treasury chief faces urgent challenges
Budget, debt: Trump's Treasury chief faces urgent challenges
by  AFP

President-elect Donald Trump's new Treasury chief needs to hit the ground running once he takes office, tasked with rolling out his boss's economic vision and grappling with the country's debt limit. With economic dissatisfaction being a key factor in the election outcome, tax cut extensions are set to be high among the Treasury secretary's priorities.