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Corporations are ready to cash in on Venezuela
Before Donald Trump’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, corporations filed lawsuits against Venezuela seeking damages tied to state nationalization, international sanctions, and political instability. A Trump-installed government could tilt the courts in their favor.
Halliburton files ISDS suit against Venezuela for damages resulting from… US sanctions on Venezuela
The US oilfield services company Halliburton quietly filed a suit against Venezuela at the World Bank’s international arbitration court, ICSID.
Indonesia-US trade deal: analyst warns of retaliation from China, EU
Indonesia’s impending trade deal with the US offers generous concessions to American businesses but risks retaliation from key partners like China and the EU. Analysts warn that the deal’s asymmetry may disrupt trade stability as other nations demand equal treatment or retaliate.
India exporters risk losing US orders without January trade deal
Indian exporters of products ranging from home decor to leather shoes are worried about missing the US summer shopping season if they are unable to lock in orders in January as trade-deal talks drag on between New Delhi and Washington.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
United States renews 2004 free trade agreement with Israel for 2026
The 2004 Agreement specifies the quantities of specific Israeli agricultural products that may be imported into the US duty-free, including various dairy products and peanuts.
Trump warns of higher tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
US President Trump warned he may raise tariffs on India if it doesn’t reduce Russian oil purchases. Despite 50% tariffs last year, India’s exports to the US have grown, and India remains firm on trade demands. Ongoing talks between Modi and Trump seek resolution, with India aiming to lower Russian oil imports while pursuing a US trade deal.
Fair or fowl? Malaysia struggles to stomach its US trade pact
Malaysia's new trade deal with the US opens its market to American poultry and other goods, sparking concerns over food quality, halal standards, and national sovereignty. While the agreement offers tariff benefits for Malaysian exports, critics argue it’s lopsided and may undermine local businesses and regulatory autonomy.
Trump’s deals with Latin American countries advance Big Tech’s global agenda
Continuing the spree of trade agreements being negotiated by the Trump administration, November saw the announcement of four more agreements — with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Guatemala.
Big Tech presses for expanded giveaways in upcoming USMCA review
New analysis of public comments by lobbyists for the tech industry shows that Big Tech is aggressively pushing for even more deregulatory giveaways, despite the agreement already tilting heavily in their favor.