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US to probe need for tariffs on copper imports
US to probe need for tariffs on copper imports
by  AFP

Donald Trump ordered an investigation Tuesday into possible levies on US copper imports, with officials citing a need to rebuild domestic production and safeguard national security -- the latest salvo of the president's tariff threats. Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order tasking his commerce secretary with studying copper imports in order to end unfair trade.

Former Brazil president Dilma Roussef hospitalized in China
Former Brazil president Dilma Roussef hospitalized in China
by  AFP

Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff has been hospitalized in Shanghai for ear inflammation, her team said Tuesday. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva named Rousseff to lead the Shanghai-based New Development Bank (NDB) in 2023.

Japan's ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets
Japan's ANA to purchase mega-order of 77 new jets
by  AFP

Japan's biggest airline ANA Holdings announced Tuesday it will purchase 77 new aircraft from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to replenish its fleet in order to serve growing passenger demand domestically and internationally. A spokesperson for Airbus said: "We are pleased that ANA has decided to grow its fleet with a new order for 24 A321neo and three A321XLR aircraft.

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