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IMF and World Bank Hold Spring Meetings in Washington
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IMF and World Bank Hold Spring Meetings in Washington

Finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Washington D.C. for the annual Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group. Discussions focused on global economic challenges, including revised growth forecasts, geopolitical impacts, and specific country cooperation programs.

Japan wants US to stick to trade deal as new global tariffs kick in
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Japan wants US to stick to trade deal as new global tariffs kick in

Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa warned against any tariff moves that could leave the country worse off than under a Japan-US trade deal agreed to last year, during a phone call with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as a new round of US tariffs is set to take effect. Akazawa and Lutnick agreed that Japan and the US would work closely to ensure the swift and smooth implementation of projects that are part of a US$550 billion investment mechanism, during a phone call on Monday evening...

US Expresses Concern Over ASML Chip Machine Reaching China
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US Expresses Concern Over ASML Chip Machine Reaching China

The US Commerce Secretary has raised concerns over reports that an advanced ASML chip-making machine may have reached China, despite export restrictions. This development has led to accusations against ASML for potentially selling sophisticated technology to China.

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Japan Protests New US Tariffs

Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akazawa has requested the US Commerce Secretary that Japan not be disadvantaged by new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, compared to a previous bilateral agreement.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Grilled by House Panel Over Epstein Ties
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Commerce Secretary Lutnick Grilled by House Panel Over Epstein Ties

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick appeared before a House panel to answer questions regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and alleged inconsistencies in his previous statements. Democrats accused him of a cover-up and called for accountability during the closed-door testimony.

US Commerce Secretary Criticizes Canada Trade Strategy
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US Commerce Secretary Criticizes Canada Trade Strategy

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has publicly criticized Canada's trade strategy, stating that the trade deal needs to be reworked. His comments come ahead of anticipated renegotiations between the two countries.