Thomas Piketty: 'The reality is the US is losing control of the world'

The American president wants the 'Pax Americana' to be sustained by tribute payments from the rest of the world in order to endlessly fund US deficits. But with American power already in decline, we must begin to imagine a world without it, the economist writes in his column.

Trump Delays China Tariff by 90 Days- Is Xi Jinping Disregarding American Pressure? | HackerNoon

Trump extends China tariff truce 90 days, sparking market rally. But with core trade issues unresolved, is this just damage control disguised as diplomacy?

China cuts key lending rates to record lows to counter the impact of US tariffs

China’s central bank has cut its key lending rates to record lows to bolster the economy and cushion the impact of escalating trade tensions with the …

Le “syndrome du canard”, la maladie de la jeune classe moyenne indonésienne

Alors que l’Indonésie pourrait intégrer à terme les cinq premières économies mondiales, une partie croissante de sa classe moyenne lutte pour sauver les apparences, malgré un contexte économique tendu. Un phénomène analysé par le journal “Kompas”.

Trump's iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat

Exempting electronics from US tariffs is a stunning about-turn by the Trump administration after 10 days of chaos.

The 18 hours that changed Trump’s mind on trade

From Tuesday evening to Wednesday afternoon, Trump and his trade advisers spoke to several Republican lawmakers and top foreign leaders who raised concerns about the faltering global markets.

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EU farmers plan protests as Von der Leyen approves Mercosur trade deal

Deal objected to by France will, if ratified, cut tariffs on trade with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay

‘Musk’s Twitter Buy Makes No Sense – Unless It’s Part of Something Bigger’

Brexit and Trump were initially seen as jokes, but the new owner of the social media giant could pose a serious threat to democracy – and a boon for Vladimir Putin, writes David Troy