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Libre News of The World Express Edition. Tuesday the 15th of July 2025
Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World Express Edition: Former U.S. President Trump escalated trade tensions by proposing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, citing fentanyl concerns and trade deficits (source: CBC). The U.S. State Department announced layoffs of over 1,300 staff due to budget cuts (source: The Hill). Central American remittances surged as migrants sent more money home ahead of proposed remittance taxes (source: Prensa Libre). China solidified its role as Cuba’s top economic partner with Belt and Road solar projects (source: Granma). Brazil’s energy regulator Aneel warned of a partial shutdown amid record budget cuts (source: O Globo). In Colombia, illegal armed group numbers swelled by 45% under Petro’s peace policy (source: El Tiempo). Chile and Mexico prepared for U.S. copper tariffs by seeking new markets, especially in Asia (source: La Tercera). Argentina’s strong peso helped ease inflation but brought economic side effects (source: Clarín). Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang planned a Beijing visit amid chip export restrictions (source: Global Times). Australia’s PM Albanese pitched “green steel” to deepen China ties (source: The Australian). The Cook Islands faced a diplomatic crossroads between China and New Zealand (source: RNZ). The Bank of Japan is set to raise inflation forecasts amid food price pressures (source: Nikkei Asia). South Korea ordered inspections of Boeing fuel-switch locks (source: Yonhap News). The Philippines summoned China’s envoy over sanctions on ex-Senator Tolentino (source: The Manila Times). The South African rand dipped amid global tariff fears (source: Business Day). Nigeria mourned the passing of former President Buhari in London (source: The Guardian Nigeria). Turkey issued arrests in a stock manipulation case (source: Anadolu Agency). Saudi oil exports surged, but oversupply and trade tensions weighed on markets (source: Al Arabiya). Iran deported hundreds of thousands of Afghans post-conflict, sparking humanitarian concerns (source: Tehran Times). In Israel, a Netanyahu aide faced indictment in the Qatargate scandal (source: Haaretz). France rallied EU resolve as Trump threatened 30% tariffs on EU goods (source: Le Monde). Ferrari chairman John Elkann reached a €175M tax settlement in Italy (source: Il Sole 24 Ore). A Spanish court ordered the cleanup of a pig farm in a landmark pollution ruling (source: InSpain.news). Portugal relaunched TAP privatization with major European airlines circling (source: Público). Aliyev and Pashinyan set a July 10–11 peace summit in Abu Dhabi (source: Al Jazeera). The Bank of England came under political pressure from the Reform Party (source: The Telegraph). Scotland sweltered under a heatwave with wildfires and high UV alerts (source: The Scotsman). Ireland cut apartment standards to tackle housing shortages (source: Irish Examiner). Germany’s Defence Minister visited Washington to coordinate on Ukraine and NATO (source: Der Spiegel). NATO reinforced Finland’s border with Russia in a strategic Nordic shift (source: Helsingin Sanomat). The OECD praised Iceland’s reforms as keys to economic rebound (source: Morgunblaðið). China funded an $800K automotive engineering center in Uzbekistan (source: China Daily). The EU prepared to lower its oil price cap on Russia in its 18th sanctions package (source: Euractiv). Trump announced U.S. Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine with EU reimbursement (source: Associated Press). Finally, Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng met India’s S. Jaishankar, urging stronger practical cooperation (source: The Times of India). These news summaries were written using AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy, occasional mistakes or omissions may occur. Your understanding is appreciated, and we warmly welcome any feedback to help us continue improving the quality of our reporting. Thank you for being part of our journey!
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