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US-China economic flashpoints at a glance
US-China economic flashpoints at a glance
Economy
by  AFP

From a trade imbalance to technological competition, a host of economic flashpoints are boosting tensions between Washington and Beijing -- and these are among areas in which both Republicans and Democrats can agree.

Economy another victim of war in impoverished Sudan
Economy another victim of war in impoverished Sudan
Economy
by  AFP

Before the Sudanese army and paramilitary fighters turned their guns on each other last year, Ahmed used to sell one of Sudan's main exports: gum arabic, a vital ingredient for global industry. "When the war began, I had a stock of gum arabic in a warehouse south of Khartoum that was intended for export," Ahmed told AFP, asking to use only his first name for fear of retaliation.

Macron spends day at agricultural show as angry farmers protest
Macron spends day at agricultural show as angry farmers protest
Economy
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron spent the entire day at the annual agricultural fair Saturday, as angry farmers heckled him and scuffled with police. - Macron meets farmers' leaders - While French presidents have often been jeered at the annual fair, Saturday's scenes were a first.

Oil-rich Argentine provinces threaten to cut supply in dispute with Milei
Oil-rich Argentine provinces threaten to cut supply in dispute with Milei
Economy
by  AFP

Argentina's main petroleum-producing provinces have threatened to cut supplies to the rest of the country over funding cuts ordered by President Javier Milei. Economy Minister Luis Caputo argued on X that the cut was necessary to collect on unpaid debt from Chubut to the federal government -- and that 10 other provinces also owe money.