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US Economic Outlook, Mexico Tariff Uncertainty, Gaza Hunger And Hostages

13 min • 4 augusti 2025

New and higher import tariffs are set to take effect this week, but Mexico got a 90 day reprieve, causing uncertainty among companies who rely on cross-border business. Also, President Trump is working to reach a deal to bring Israeli hostages home, as international pressure grows to stop the starvation and bombardment in Gaza.

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