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Trade war brings fear, uncertainty to Canadian border city
Trade war brings fear, uncertainty to Canadian border city
Business and Economy
by  AFP

In the Canadian city of Windsor, which survives on the cross-border auto industry, the start of a trade war with the United States has opened a period of fear and uncertainty. The president said this week that auto companies that want to avoid the consequences of tariffs should open plants in the United States.

Competition drives down Nigeria petrol prices
Competition drives down Nigeria petrol prices
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The retail price of petrol in Nigeria has dropped to 860 naira ($0.57) per litre, as a major local refinery drives down prices in a country long forced to import its gasoline. Despite being a major oil producer, Nigeria's state-owned refineries have long been run-down, leading the country to rely heavily on imported petrol.

How will Mexico respond to Trump's tariffs?
How will Mexico respond to Trump's tariffs?
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Mexico's targeting by US President Donald Trump's tariffs has put its economy at risk of a recession with a regional free-trade deal in limbo, experts say. - In theory, Mexico and Canada should be protected against US tariffs by a regional free-trade agreement that was renegotiated during Trump's first term.