Megha Bahree

1 week ago | aljazeera.com | Megha Bahree

The unfolding Israel-Iran conflict will "immensely" dominate the upcoming gathering of the leaders of the Group of Seven, not just because of the dangers of further escalation, but also because of the "sheer uncertainty" of United States policy under President Donald Trump, experts say. The informal G7 grouping of the world's seven advanced economies is set to meet from June 15 to 17 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Recommended Stories Holding the current presidency of the G7, Canada is hosting this year.

1 month ago | aljazeera.com | Megha Bahree

When examining the on-again, off-again tariff proclamations of United States President Donald Trump during his second term in office, it is unclear what has actually been achieved. What is clear is that Trump's tariff announcements have roiled global markets, wiping out trillions in value, and leaving many businesses stumped on how to plan for the future amid the never-ending uncertainty.

2 months ago | aljazeera.com | Megha Bahree

As United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping face off in an escalating trade war that has roiled global markets and businesses big and small, the question on countless minds is who will blink first. Trump has pummelled China with a 145-percent tariff. Beijing has retaliated with a duty of 125 percent. Recommended Stories On Tuesday, Trump ramped up his trade salvoes by ordering a national security review of imports of critical minerals, most of which come from China.

2 months ago | aljazeera.com | Megha Bahree

Trump says he is open to making deals but his disdain for trade deficits makes compromise a challenge, analysts say. At 12.01am EST (04:01 GMT) on Wednesday, United States President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs will kick in, ramping up a global trade war that has roiled stock markets and set businesses on edge. Trump has long promised tariffs on US trade partners, including while on the campaign trail for the top job last year.

2 months ago | aljazeera.com | Megha Bahree

In justifying his latest tariffs announcement, President Donald Trump complains of unfair trade deficits, saying the US has been "looted, pillaged, raped, plundered" by other countries for decades. He has accused China of "bleeding us dry" through unbalanced deals, called Canada's tariffs on US dairy "a total disgrace", and even pointed to Cambodia as a country that has "taken advantage of us for years" with excessive tariffs.